https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/134921 2026-06-04T16:00:21Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/120322 Title: Minima Medica 2022 Authors: Chatlani, Daniela Abstract: Table of contents: 1/ Foreword messages (Prof. Jean Calleja Agius, Nicholas Galea, & Daniela Chatlani) -- 2/ PISANI, R. - Sprengel's deformity : a case report and review of the literature -- 3/ MANGION, B. - Craniofacial microsomia -- 4/ GRIXTI, G. - Skin cancer in organ transplant patients : epidemiology and risk factors -- 5/ BALDACCHINO, R. - Charcot Marie tooth disease -- 6/ AGIUS, D. - Connectomics : a journey through time -- 7/ BONETT, L. - Mercury-induced heavy metal toxicosis : a review -- 8/ CARUANA, R. - Vitamin D and its fundamental role for the immune system -- 9/ GATT, G. - The role of nitric oxide in stroke pathophysiology -- 10/ FAVA, L., & FARRUGIA PACE, E. - The role of biomarkers in the diagnosis of acute aortic dissection -- 11/ CALLUS, K. - How does your body become your enemy and an eating disorder, your best friend? 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/120321 Title: How does your body become your enemy and an eating disorder, your best friend? Authors: Callus, Kimberly Abstract: The term body image encompasses a wide range of beliefs held by an individual regarding what an 'ideal body' should look like in terms of physical appeal. This encompasses what one believes to be the ideal height, weight, shape, muscularity and sexual attractiveness, amongst other features. They summate to create an internalized perception of one's actual body in comparison to their vision of the ideal body. This perception in turn influences one's behaviour and may encourage body-modulatory behaviours. [excerpt] 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/120320 Title: The role of biomarkers in the diagnosis of acute aortic dissection Authors: Fava, Leanne; Farrugia Pace, Elisa Abstract: Aortic dissection (AD), is characterised by the spontaneous development of false lumen in the innermost layer of the aorta and can present at various sites, with the ascending aorta being the most frequent location for its presentation. (1,2) Aortic dissections have a pathophysiologic sequence that includes aortic wall inflammation, apoptosis of vascular smooth muscle cells, aortic media degeneration due to inflammatory cell infiltration in the aortic media, elastin disruption, and vessel dissection. (1 ),(3) Consequently, immediate and accurate management and intervention are required, as mortality rates after the rupture exceed 80%.(2),(3) Acute aortic dissection presents a great diagnostic challenge, as its typical signs and symptoms are nonspecific. The most common symptom includes acute onset of tearing chest, as well as pain in the back or abdomen, often described as 'sharp'. (1,2) Hypertension is a significant factor. Imaging tests are used to make a diagnosis, including transesophageal echocardiography, CT angiography, MRI, and contrast aortography, with recent studies showing that on a posterior-anterior chest x-ray, a widened mediastinum may also be a clinical presentation of aortic dissection. 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/120235 Title: The role of nitric oxide in stroke pathophysiology Authors: Gatt, Gianluca Abstract: Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. Strokes can be classified as being either ischaemic strokes (IS) or haemorrhagic stokes (HS), mini strokes or transient ischaemic attacks (TIA). lschaemic strokes tend to be the most frequent, with an incidence of about 60-70% (1). Nitric oxide (NO) has been indicated to contribute to the pathogenesis of both ischaemic and haemorrhagic forms of stroke. [excerpt] 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z