Editorial: Micronutrients in heath and disease

J.W.Muita 

449

Vitamin A levels in HIV/AIDS

E. M.Kafwembe, P.Kelly and P. Ngalande 

451

Iron and vitamin A status of breastfeeding mothers in Zambia

E. M.Kafwembe 

454

Pathogenic isolates in meningitis patients in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

M. I.N Matee and R. Matre 

458

Pulmonary function in ARC-welders in Ile-Ife, Nigeria

G. E. Erhabor, S. Fatusi and O. B. Obembe 

461

Intra-operative blood salvage and autotransfusion in the management of ruptured 

ectopic pregnancy: A review

D. O. Selo-Ojeme 

465

Maternal mortality in Kenya: the state of health facilities in a rural district

K. O. Rogo, C. Aloo-Obungu, C. Ombaka, M. Oguttu, S. Orero, 

C.Oyoo and J. Odera 

468

Incidence and characteristics of Myasthenia gravis in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

W. B. P. Matuja, E. A. Aris, J. Gabone and E. M. Mgaya 

473

Bowel resection in children

E. A. Ameh 

477

Hepatitis B surface antigen and antibody to hepatitis C virus among accident and 

emergency patients

N. K. D. Halim, U. Madukwe, B.D.O Saheeb and L. U. Airauhi 

480

Serum leptin concentration in a rural African population

J. E. Iputo, D.Robinson and M. Mguni 

484

Health Status of hospitalized elderly in Morogoro Regional Hospital

C. N. M Nyaruhucha, J. M Msuya and B. Augustino 

489

Suicide attempts in a Nigerian military setting

G. T. Okulate 

493

Childhood achalasia in Zaria, Nigeria 

L. B. Chirdan, E. A. Ameh and P. T. Nmadu 

497

Undiagnosed renal abscess presenting as acute bacterial peritonitis: Case report

A. Z. Sule 

500