https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/181 2026-04-09T21:13:48Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/846 Title: The use of measurements of hCG and other pregnancy-associated proteins and steroids in the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy Authors: Stabile, Isabel; Grudzinskas, J. G. Abstract: The measurement of serum of urinary hCG is commonly used to make or exclude the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy in women presenting with symptoms suspicious of ectopic pregnancy. Detection of depressed hCG levels is indicative of early pregnancy failure. Depressed serum levels of proteins of hormone of trophoblastic, ovarian or endometrial origin make the diagnosis of ectopic gestation more likely, whilst high values are likely to exclude the possibility of this condition. 1993-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/820 Title: Seronegative spondyloarthropathies : a review : part I: classification and differential diagnosis Authors: Borg, Andrew A.; Dawes, Peter T.; Hothersall, T.E. Abstract: The seronegative spondyloarthropathies comprise a group of non-rheumatoid disorders with similar clinical, laboratory and genetic features. Recognition of new clinical features has supported the notion that they all form part of a clinical spectrum. These features and the classification of the seronegative spondyloarthropathies are discussed in the review. 1993-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/648 Title: Maltese dentistry in the E.C. context Authors: Portelli, John M. Abstract: The practice of Dentistry in the European Community is regulated by the Council Directives of 1978 which provide for the activities of and training programmes for dental practitioners, and the mutual recognition of qualifications to facilitate the right to freedom of movement and the establishment of dental practices by non-nationals. In this article the author describes the dental health and the dental manpower in Malta and E.C. 1993-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/618 Title: Difficulties in the delivery of high quality family medicine Authors: Martin, Edwin E.J. Abstract: Many young people find medicine fascinating and a challenging career due to the attraction of dealing with a subject relating to life and death and major life incidents, as well as having the opportunity to get to know people over a long period through the ups and downs of life. In this article the author describes two particular problems in the delivery of health care. The first is the difference between doctors’ agendas and patients’ agendas and the second is communication between said parties. 1993-01-01T00:00:00Z