https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/12425 2026-04-11T14:21:09Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/46658 Title: Out-of-hours care : two possible solutions Abstract: Published literature including an editorial in British Journal of General Practitioners try to answer the present costly and sometimes chaotic situation prevailing in out-of-hours care. Such literature states that what patients want is good access to reliable, authoritative, and reassuring medical advice, with the potential of addressing their needs in a way which is more appropriate to their circumstances. This is irrespective on the method of communication, i. e. whether it is advice given on a telephone, through face-to-face consultation or a home-visit. 2010-11-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/46653 Title: Fighting diabetes with passion Abstract: Rachel Agius does not give the impression of being a doctor until she starts talking. Then its all about medicine as this Higher Specialist Trainee in General Medicine, Diabetes and Endocrinology focuses on the main topic that intrigues her most - diabetes with a capital D. 2010-11-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/46626 Title: Uncommon inflammatory breast diseases that mimic cancer : part 1 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. This article and the next one will present less common forms of inflammatory breast disease that is even more likely to constitute a diagnostic dilemma and require biopsy. The present article will present immunologic conditions causing inflammatory disease. The next article will discuss three categories of inflammatory disease: those caused by atypical infections, vascular disease and a further group in which the cause is unknown. The immunological diseases discussed below include Churg-Strauss syndrome, amyloidosis, Wegener's granulomatosis, sacroidosis and diabetic mastopathy. All closely mimic breast cancer in their clinical picture and radiographic findings. 2010-11-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/46625 Title: Healing and disease reversal : part 8 Authors: Cilia-Vincenti, Albert Abstract: This series explores Dean Ornish's 30-year research experience into healing & disease reversal by dietary and lifestyle changes. He is a California University Professor of Medicine in San Francisco. This installment continues looking into whether it is possible to consume too many 'good' fats. 2010-11-01T00:00:00Z