https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/14082 2026-04-04T17:15:11Z 2026-04-04T17:15:11Z Grech, Victor E. Vassallo, Clare Callus, Ivan https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/14290 2019-10-31T08:35:32Z 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: The pill in the future : pharmacological contraception in science fiction Authors: Grech, Victor E.; Vassallo, Clare; Callus, Ivan Abstract: Contraception dates back to Mesopotamian times. Science fiction (SF) has utilised many contraceptive plot devices and this paper will explore these stratagems from the pharmacological point of view. It will be shown that the oral contraceptive pill and the contraceptive implant were both predicted in SF as well as other forms of contraception of which we only, as yet, have tantalising research possibilities.

2013-01-01T00:00:00Z Gruppetta, Mark https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/14144 2018-02-22T10:49:09Z 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Hypopituitarism : a review on the diagnosis and management of central hypoadrenalism and hypothyroidism Authors: Gruppetta, Mark Abstract: A variety of conditions can result in hypopituitarism and this article focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and management of central hypoadrenalism and hypothyroidism. Central hypoadrenalism, if untreated, can potentially prove to be fatal and thus it is imperative that a timely diagnosis is done and life long supplementation instituted. Different glucocorticoid supplementation regimes together with possible side effects are discussed. Life long thyroxine replacement is needed for central hypothyroidism. Particular aspects regarding the diagnosis and management of central hypothyroidism are tackled. Important elements in the management of these patients, so as to ensure suitable supplementation are proper clinical and biochemical monitoring together with effective patient education.

2013-01-01T00:00:00Z Melillo Fenech, Tanya https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/14141 2017-12-22T10:44:51Z 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Asian Mosquito Tiger : a nuisance, threat or both? Authors: Melillo Fenech, Tanya Abstract: Asian Mosquito Tiger or Aedes Aldopictus is a mosquito which reached the Maltese Islands towards the end of summer of 2009 and has since spread and proliferated all over Malta and Gozo. It is a nuisance because of its ferocious biting on humans but it can also be a carrier of a number of diseases which may eventually be introduced to our islands causing outbreaks and resulting in a negative impact on our tourism and jeopardizing agricultural development resulting in major economic consequences.

2013-01-01T00:00:00Z Aquilina, Antonella https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/14140 2017-10-24T14:17:51Z 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: The extemporaneous compounding of paediatric medicines at Mater Dei Hospital Authors: Aquilina, Antonella Abstract: Extemporaneous compounding is defined as the preparation, mixing, assembling, packaging and labelling of a medicinal product based on a prescription order from a licensed practitioner for the individual patient. The lack of commercially available formulations for patients with specific needs poses a challenge to making medicines available to what are considered to be the most vulnerable patients. This qualifies as off-license use of a medicine, whereby a licensed medicine is reformulated into a preparation that is acceptable/appropriate for the patient.

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