https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/12452 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:49:26 GMT 2026-04-09T19:49:26Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/13182 Title: Imaging complications of assisted reproductive procedures Authors: Vassallo, Pierre Abstract: The incidence of assisted conception has increased dramatically in Europe, doubling over the past decade. Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is involved in approximately 1 % of births in the developed world. With the increasing use of ART, doctors and radiologists are more likely to encounter associated complications that are sometimes life-threatening. These complications include ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), ovarian torsion, and ectopic and heterotopic pregnancy. Awareness of these entities and their imaging features will facilitate accurate and timely diagnosis and help avoid potentially fatal consequences. Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/13182 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/13181 Title: The use of novel anticoagulants in non-valvular atrial fibrillation Authors: Cassar, Andrew Abstract: Atrial Fibrillation (AF) occurs in 1-2% of the general population, making it the commonest sustained cardiac arrhythmia. It becomes more common as one gets older, with a prevalence of 5-15% at 80 years of age. Atrial fibrillation is independently associated with doubling of mortality, mostly associated with a higher risk of stroke. One-fifth of strokes are due to AF, with a proportion of 'cryptogenic' also likely to have undiagnosed AF as a cause. Anti-thrombotic therapy is the only treatment which reduces deaths in patients with AF. Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/13181 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/13165 Title: Advances in general surgical laparoscopy Authors: Abela, Jo Etienne Abstract: Minimally invasive surgery has been with us for the past century. The lasl thirty years have seen an exponential growth in the development of laparoscopic techniques which allow major surgery to be performed through smaller incisions and less trauma leading to enhanced recovery and earlier discharge from hospital Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/13165 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/13154 Title: Alzheimer's disease research group (ADRG) Authors: Scerri, Charles; Ferry, Peter; Scerri, Anthony; Farrugia Bonello, Rosette; Zahra, Anthony; Mamo, David Abstract: In these last few years, there has been a growing consensus in Europe and beyond on the need of increasing research on neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias. The societal impact and financial consequences of these diseases are already being felt and will continue to grow with the projected rise in the elderly population. Currently, there are over 35 million individuals with dementia worldwide, a figure that will treble by the year 2050. It has been estimated that formal and informal dementia care costs a total of €445 billion (2009 data),' equivalent to 1 % of the global gross domestic product. It is therefore not surprising that the European Union supports various funding programmes in the hope of enhancing diagnosis, provide better treatment and improve care pathways and support for individuals with dementia, their caregivers and relatives. Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/13154 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z