https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/767 2026-04-06T07:18:53Z 2026-04-06T07:18:53Z Savona-Ventura, Charles https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/813 2020-05-25T14:43:23Z 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Hospitaller activities in medieval Malta Authors: Savona-Ventura, Charles Abstract: The Medieval Period in the Mediterranean World is generaly considered to cover a period of about a thousand years, and is considered to initiate with the end of the Roman era heralded by the division of the Roman Empure into two parts between the sons of Theodosius in AD 395. It ended with the advent of the Renaissance movement of the fifteenth century. This period in Malta was to see the Islands come under the influence of the Byzantine Empire encompassing the period prior to the ninth century; the Arab dominance starting in AD 870 and lasting until their formal expulsion in the mid-13th century; and the Latin phase of the late 13th century to the early 16th century when the islands were ceded to the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. The documentary sources dated to before the 14th century are rather scanty and often limited to ecclesiastical and political matters. A number of extant documents relate to medical matters, particularly with the setting up and management of hospital services and with matters relating to the affairs of hospitaller orders having links to the Maltese Islands.

2007-01-01T00:00:00Z Vassallo, Kenneth https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/812 2020-06-26T10:22:31Z 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Rhinitis in general practice Authors: Vassallo, Kenneth Abstract: A 3 year old boy presented with a 3 week history of nasal obstruction, clear rhinorrhea, difficulty with feeding and a productive cough. Child was afebrile, had occasional watery itchy eyes and mother claimed that at night he tended to wake up a couple of times coughing and crying. He suffered from eczema as a baby. On examination he had clear rhinorrhoea, nasal mucosa appeared red, ear drums looked slightly pink, tonsils swollen yet normal colour, cervical lymph nodes absent.

2007-01-01T00:00:00Z Gluvic, Zoran M. Putnikovic, Biljana Panic, Milos Stojkovic, Aleksandra Rasic-Milutinovic, Zorica Jankovic-Gavrilovic, Jelena https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/811 2020-06-04T12:07:35Z 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Acute coronary syndrome in diclofenac sodium-induced type I hypersensitivity reaction : Kounis syndrome Authors: Gluvic, Zoran M.; Putnikovic, Biljana; Panic, Milos; Stojkovic, Aleksandra; Rasic-Milutinovic, Zorica; Jankovic-Gavrilovic, Jelena Abstract: Drug-induced type I hypersensitivity reactions are frequent. Sometimes, acute coronary syndrome (ACS) can be registered in such patients, which may have a serious impact on the course and management of the allergic reaction. Because of potentially atypical ACS clinical presentations, the ECG is an obligatory diagnostic tool in any allergic reaction. Coronary artery spasm is the pathophysiological basis of ACS, triggered by the action of potent vasoactive mediators (histamine, neutral proteases, arachidonic acid products) released from the cells involved in type I hypersensitivity. Allergic angina and allergic myocardial infarction are referred to as Kounis Syndrome. We describe herein a case of ACS in a patient with registered systemic immediate hypersensitivity reaction which developed following the muscular administration of diclofenac sodium.

2007-01-01T00:00:00Z Magri, Caroline Jane Ferry, Peter https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/810 2024-05-16T13:47:18Z 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: A review of the aetiology and management of vocal behaviour in dementia Authors: Magri, Caroline Jane; Ferry, Peter Abstract: Vocal behaviour is a common form of agitation displayed by people with dementia. It refers to excessive screaming, abusive language, moaning, perseveration, and repetitive and inappropriate requests. The authors provide a literature review on this form of challenging behaviour, focusing on the aetiological factors and the available treatment options. Emphasis is put on a biopsychosocial approach. The aim of this article is to increase awareness of the condition in elderly nursing residences and hospitals, and to encourage best evidence-based practice.

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