https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/34342 2026-04-12T21:57:25Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/12748 Title: Hyperhidrosis : 'virtually non-invasive' management Authors: Apap, Peter Abstract: Hyperhidrosis is a disease characterized by perspiration in excess of the physiologic amount necessary to maintain thermal homeostasis. primary or idiopathic hyperhidrosis and secondary hyperhidrosis are the two main categories. Patients can have excessive sweating either in a localized area (focal) or over the entire body (generalized). Primary disease is usually focal, affecting the soles, palms, and axillae in various combinations and with varying degrees of severity. Secondary hyperhidrosis can be generalized or focal. In secondary hyperhidrosis the symptoms are a consequence of certain medical condition, example diabetes, or the use of certain drugs, example nortriptyline. Hyperhidrosis can have very significant effects on patients lives, causing physical discomfort, social embarrassment and impacting negatively occupational and daily activities. Skin maceration from constant wetness can lead to bacterial and fungal overgrowth and subsequent axillary inertrigo and bromhidrosis (foul-smelling sweat) 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/12746 Title: Looking for melanoma Authors: Pace, Joseph L. Abstract: Melanoma is increasing worldwide and UK death rates from melanoma have more than doubled from 1.2 per 100,000 in 1971 to 2.6 per 100,000 in 2007. Cancer Research UK predicts that by 2024, rates of malignant melanoma in people aged 60 to 79 will rise by a third. 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/12745 Title: Imaging-guided radiofrequency and microwave tumor ablation Authors: Vassallo, Pierre Abstract: Tumor ablation is defined as the direct application of chemical or thermal therapies to a tumor to achieve eradication or substantial tumor destruction. Technologies used for tumor ablation have included ethanol ablation, cryoablation (freezing), laser ablation, radiofrequency (RF) ablation and microwave ablation. RF and microwave ablation are fast becoming established tools for the minimally invasive management of solid malignant tumors. 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/12744 Title: A short review of the evidence base for Dead Sea Salt topical treatment and balneotherapy for skin and joint pathologies Authors: Grech, David Abstract: The beneficial influence of the Dead Sea and t he clinical benefits of its mineral salts in different illnesses were first documented by the ancient historian Josephus Flavius about 2000 years ago. In recent years, scientific studies have confirmed a clinical evidence base for the lasting improvement of dermatological and rheumatological conditions following baineotherapy and topical treatments with Dead Sea salts and their commercial derivatives 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z