OAR@UM Collection:https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/468572024-03-28T12:46:53Z2024-03-28T12:46:53ZKeeping up with the (Dow) Joneses : a turbulent start to the third millennium : part 2https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/447962019-07-11T19:39:28Z2006-09-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Keeping up with the (Dow) Joneses : a turbulent start to the third millennium : part 2
Abstract: Year four of the third millennium, 2003, started with most investment gurus predicting that, as had happened in the 1929/1932 crash, we would see a fourth consecutive year of market decline for only the second time in history. Instead, it turned out to be the first positive year since 1999 with the Dow gaining 24.32%, up 2,112.29 points to close the year at 10,453.92.2006-09-01T00:00:00ZOptimising glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus : does early introduction of insulin therapy improve QOL and patient outcomes?Vassallo, Josannehttps://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/447952019-07-11T19:39:30Z2006-09-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Optimising glycaemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus : does early introduction of insulin therapy improve QOL and patient outcomes?
Authors: Vassallo, Josanne
Abstract: The burden of diabetes mellitus is a serious and heavy one for patients and their families. Lack of glycaemic control can translate into a sense of hopelessness and helplessness on the part of the individual affected.2006-09-01T00:00:00ZPressure ulcer managementFerry, Peterhttps://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/447812019-07-11T19:39:28Z2006-09-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Pressure ulcer management
Authors: Ferry, Peter
Abstract: Pressure ulcers are usually the result of sustained pressure on parts of the body such as the heels, trochanteric and sacral areas. The main risk factors contributing to pressure ulcer formation are acute illness, injury or sedation. The two main groups of patients most susceptible of sustaining pressure ulcers are frail older patients and patients with spinal cord injuries. Frail older patients have thinner skin, are more likely to have a lower body mass index, and may be malnourished and immobile due to various neurological and musculoskeletal pathologies. Because of the phenomenon of an ageing population, pressure ulcers are becoming increasingly prevalent.2006-09-01T00:00:00ZUpdate on avian influenzahttps://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/447802019-07-11T19:39:29Z2006-09-01T00:00:00ZTitle: Update on avian influenza
Abstract: H5N1 avian influenza virus is known to have infected 244 people in 10 countries during the past 3 years, killing 143 of them. WHO recommends that in patients with confirmed or strongly suspected H5N1 infection, doctors should give oseltamivir as soon as possible. The recommendation applies to adults, including pregnant women and children.2006-09-01T00:00:00Z