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2024-03-28T15:45:43ZMinima Medica 2022
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?2022-01-01T00:00:00ZHow does your body become your enemy and an eating disorder, your best friend?
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]2022-01-01T00:00:00ZThe role of biomarkers in the diagnosis of acute aortic dissection
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.2022-01-01T00:00:00ZThe role of nitric oxide in stroke pathophysiology
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