https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/13925 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:22:46 GMT 2026-04-12T07:22:46Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/14297 Title: The use of methyl methacrylate for the preparation of casts of the cerebral ventricles Authors: Bugeja, Tonio J. Abstract: Dissection is the best way to study the anatomical relations of the cerebral ventricles; a resin cast, however, illustrates more accurately their actual size, shape and intricate anatomy. A study of the resins available in Malta showed that methyl methacrylate, much used in dental mechanics, could be availed of to produce a detailed, beautifully coloured, rigid cast of the comparatively large cerebral cavities. The greatest advantage of methyl methacrylate is the ease with which it can be processed. Shrinkage after processing is negligible so resulting in a markedly true and well-marked impression of all the structures immediately related to the ventricles. A technique is described for the use of methyl methacrylate as a resin for the preparation of casts of the cerebral ventricles. Additionally, its advantages and disadvantages are discussed whereby it is hoped that in future this resin will be used more for this purpose. Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/14297 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/14296 Title: The St. Luke`s Hospital Gazette : volume 5 issue 1 Abstract: A strong scholarly desire sets off the editorial of this issue, the “Pursuit of Knowledge”, underlining from the outset the need to continue learning, keeping up to date with medical knowledge which probes deeper. The importance to engage in pure research and to be aware of research literature is crucial. One focal point is “knowledge “, which implies a twofold function; discovering it and makes it visible and better known. Essentially, this is also the objective of this periodical, and the aim of every member of the learned profession of medicine. The editorial further applauds the medical school library -which is not only well supplied with periodicals and books, but also being in considerable use. The “Medical news” section dedicates the introductory part to Professor J. Mangion who just retired from his post of Senior Dental Surgeon and Professor of Dental Surgery, attributing duly words of praise. Furthermore, the section presents updates with regards to new achievements as attained by Maltese physicians locally and overseas. A scientific “Publications List” of the Maltese Medical School graduates is also presented. Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/14296 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/14295 Title: The place of clinical demonstrations in the teaching of anatomy Authors: Pace, Joseph L. Abstract: Medical Anatomy is that aspect of Anatomy taught to medical students with the purpose of providing for their future needs as medical practitioners. The use of clinical demonstrations benefits the preclinical student in various ways. The student is made aware that Anatomy deals with the living functioning body. There is no doubt that preclinical subjects should be given a clinical orientation. For this to be possible not only is greater cooperation and liaison called for between the preclinical and clinical departments, but preclinical teachers should be given part-time appointments in the teaching hospital, as was strongly recommended by the General Medical Council in a recent report to the Royal University of Malta, and as, after all, has long been the practice in medical schools in the United Kingdom. Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/14295 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/14269 Title: Breadth of attention and social withdrawal in hallucinated and non-hallucinated chronic schizophrenics Authors: Orr, Michael Abstract: The relationship between the degree of social withdrawal and breadth of attention in 24 chronic non-paranoid schizophrenics was investigated by relating clinical ratings of withdrawal to performance on a card sorting task. The results obtained by Venables (1963) confirming this relationship could not be replicated for the whole group. The experimental design differed in some aspects from the Venables design. Results were suggestive of a qualitative difference between hallucinated and non-hallucinated schizophrenics. In the hallucinated group, more withdrawn patients showed a narrower span of attention than less withdrawn patients; this relationship could not be seen in the non-hallucinated group. The case study reported was carried out at Mount Carmel Hospital, Attard, Malta. Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/14269 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z