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Title: The Synapse : the Medical Professionals' Network : volume 18 : issue 5 Editors: Galea, Wilfred; Ellul, Ian C. Abstract: Table of contents:; 1/ SCHEMBRI, S. - Looking to the future : the transformation of healthcare through AI; 2/ SCIBERRAS, E., CASSAR, J., & BEZZINA XUEREB, M. - Deanxit overdose : a case report; 3/ BONDIN, L., & DINGLI, A. - AI and mental health; 4/ BORG, J., & GRECH, L. - Diagnosis of beta thalassaemia trait; 5/ CILIA-VINCENTI, A. - Is dietary animal protein carcinogenic?; 6/ MUSCAT, M. - Shamans and beyond : Ayahuasca; 7/ ELLUL, I. C., & FARRUGIA, C. - When positives meet negatives; 8/ VASSALLO, P. - Detection of subtle breast cancers with mammography : the importance of using the correct technology and technique

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Title: Looking to the future : the transformation of healthcare through AI Abstract: The vast field of Artificial Intelligence (Al) knows its beginnings in 1956, at a conference at Dartmouth College, in Hanover, New Hampshire, where the term artificial intelligence’ was coined. More than six decades later AI has emerged from the laboratory, as a science project, evolving into a more consumable, commercially viable and socially impactful technological innovation. With numerous accomplishments in the disruptive technology sector under its belt, the Maltese Government proceeded to set its sight on this relatively new science, which complemented its vision for the country’s digital future. In November 2018 the Parliamentary Secretary for Financial Services, Digital Economy and Innovation Silvio Schembri appointed the Malta Taskforce, which includes a diverse set of some of the country’s best minds, with the remit of advising the Government and developing a national strategy on Al. [excerpt]

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Title: Deanxit overdose : a case report Abstract: As part of Liaison Psychiatry team at Mater Dei Hospital, in August 2019, we were called to review a 30 year old gentleman, who took an intentional overdose with suicidal intent of around 90 tablets of Flupentixol/melitracen (Deanxit). He had no other past medical history and was not on any treatment. Deanxit was initially prescribed by his family doctor in the context of anxiety and the patient only took it sporadically according to need. The overdose was carried out with leftover tablets from a prior prescription. He had not consulted his family doctor in the year after his first prescription or any psychiatrist about experiencing low mood and anxiety. He was admitted to the Coronary Care Unit at Mater Dei Hospital for cardiac monitoring due to high risk of arrhythmias. [excerpt]

2019-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/70965 2021-03-10T11:34:48Z 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: AI and mental health Abstract: Awareness about mental health has grown significantly in recent years, and rightly so. It is estimated that approximately 5.5% of the global population is in some way or another affected by mental illness. The increased awareness about mental health issues has led to an increased effort into tools and mechanisms to help patients with such health issues. Naturally, Artificial Intelligence (AI) research has also ventured into the area. The application of AI in the area of patient care concerning mental health has taken various forms ranging from approaches suitable for preventing mental illnesses, to the actual care of patients already diagnosed. One of the main objectives of AI has always been to find ways of predicting future events. On these lines, several researchers have investigated various techniques to diagnose patients at risk of mental illnesses earlier and be able to start treatment immediately. Researchers are now applying the same approach to help detect early signs of mental illness. [excerpt]

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