OAR@UM Collection:https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/124372024-03-29T15:38:28Z2024-03-29T15:38:28ZUncommon inflammatory breast diseases that mimic cancer : part 2Vassallo, Pierrehttps://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/127592016-10-11T01:12:45Z2011-01-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Uncommon inflammatory breast diseases that mimic cancer : part 2
Authors: Vassallo, Pierre
Abstract: Inflammatory breast lesions have radiologic features
that often mimic those of malignancy. Infective
mastitis is the most common condition that may be
indistinguishable clinically from carcinomatous mastitis.
In the last article, inflammatory conditions
caused by immunological mechanisms including Chug
Strauss, Amyloidosis, Wegener's Granulomatosis,
Sarcoidosis and Diabetic Mastopathy were discussed.
The present article will present three categories of
inflammatory disease of the breast: those caused
by atypical infections, vascular disease and a further
group in which the cause is unknown (pathogenetically
unclassified). These less common forms of inflammatory
breast disease constitute an even greater diagnostic
dilemma and always require biopsy.2011-01-01T00:00:00ZPrescribing humour in healthcare : part 1Agius, Josephhttps://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/127582016-10-11T07:04:49Z2011-01-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Prescribing humour in healthcare : part 1
Authors: Agius, Joseph
Abstract: The most creative aspect of language is humour
I and it is one of the most important topics in the
study of communication. The healing power of humour
and laughter has been recorded and used throughout
history. Humour is universal and there are claims of very
beneficial effects from the use of positive feelings and
emotions associated with laughter. Bertrand Russell
notes that -Laughter is the most inexpensive and
most effective wonder drug. Laughter is a universal
medicine". During last October and November, the author had
the opportunity and pleasure to deliver an eight week
course on 'Prescribing Humor in Health Care: And
I ain't kiddin!' to health professionals. The course
was very well organized and coordinated by the
Mana Institute of Medical Education (MIME). Eighteen
participants took part in course and professionals
included doctors, nurses, physiotherapists,
radiographers, psychotherapists, occupational
therapists and speech language pathologists among
others.2011-01-01T00:00:00ZHealing & disease reversal : the seriesCilia Vincenti, Alberthttps://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/127572016-10-13T09:33:22Z2011-01-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Healing & disease reversal : the series
Authors: Cilia Vincenti, Albert
Abstract: This series explores Dean Ornish's 30-year research experience into healing and disease reversal by dietary and lifestyle changes. He is a California University Professor of Medicine in San Francisco. This instalment introduces 'good' and 'bad' carbohydrates2011-01-01T00:00:00ZHerbal medicine : a legal perspectiveAttard, Everaldohttps://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/127552018-02-21T08:51:43Z2011-01-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Herbal medicine : a legal perspective
Authors: Attard, Everaldo
Abstract: Although within the European Union, herbal medicines are considered as alternative medicines or are used in adjunct therapies; their use is considered as an important component of the European health care system. This is due to the fact that herbal medicine forms part of the European tradition. In spite of the diversity of options between Member States, herbal medicines used in different therapies should be made available to all European citizens. However, although the efficacy of certain medicines is rather disputable, the European Commission aims at safeguarding the European consumer by ensuring that these medicines are safe and of an adequate quality.2011-01-01T00:00:00Z