https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/135398 2026-04-23T04:12:28Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/135484 Title: Malta Medical Students' Journal, volume 1, 2025 Abstract: Table of contents:; 1. Foreword message - Timothy Borg, Martine Grech, Elisa Psaila; 2. Foreword message - Manuela Grech, Juliana Zammit, Timothy Piasecki; 3. A Brief Review of the Gut Microbiome: Composition and contribution to Carbohydrate Metabolism - Martina Gauci; 4. Glioblastoma Multiforme Metastasis to the Parotid Gland: A Systematic Review of Case Series and Case Studies - Ruby Sciriha Camilleri, Nathaniel Gauci, Daniele Formosa, Axel Tonna, Andrea Cuschieri, Christian Zammit; 5. Cerebrospinal Fluid Ascites after Ventriculoperitoneal Shunting: A Comprehensive Systematic Review Emphasizing Patient Demographic Attributes - Andrea Cuschieri, Andrea Caruana, Conor Shaw, Elyssa German, Gillian Pace, Gillian Attard Montalto, James Zerafa, Michael Farrugia, Robert Pisani, Ruby Sciriha Camilleri, Shawn Agius; 6. Xenotransplantation Review: Immune Barriers, Tissue Engineering, and Clinical Integration - Shama Alrusheidi; 7. The Role Of The Gut Microbiome In Obesity and Diabetes - Luke Camilleri and Peter Calleja; 8. Addressing physician burnout Mental Health Strategies - Kimberley Abdilla; 9. The Use of Imaging in Endometriosis - Lara Ann Saliba & Jeannine Marie Dalli 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/135483 Title: Foreword message [Malta Medical Students' Journal, vol. 1] Abstract: We are proud to present the first-ever edition of the Malta Medical Students' Journal (MMSJ)! For many years, the research efforts of Maltese medical students were spread across three separate journals - Minima Medica, Mind Maps, and Momenta Mea (formerly Materna). This year, we have unified these publications under one umbrella to centralise our efforts and strengthen the journal's recognition both locally and internationally. 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/135478 Title: Foreword message [Malta Medical Students' Journal, vol. 1] Abstract: In a world overflowing with information, the enduring value of research in medicine remains unmatched. Beyond the easily accessible search results lies a deeper pursuit, one that challenges us to question, explore, and innovate. Research is not just about finding answers; it's about cultivating curiosity, fostering critical thinking, and ultimately, shaping the future of patient care. 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/135476 Title: A brief review of the gut microbiome : composition and contribution to carbohydrate metabolism Authors: Gauci, Martina Abstract: Many microorganisms form part of the normal, healthy microbiota of the gut for maintaining health and avoiding pathological states. It not only deters the colonisation of pathogens, but also helps in the metabolism of various nutrients. This literature review provides a general overview of the composition of the microbiome in the gut and its role in carbohydrate metabolism. 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z