https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/143073 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:13:55 GMT 2026-04-18T01:13:55Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/143157 Title: The Synapse : the Medical Professionals' Network : volume 22 : issue 1 Authors: Friggieri, Jesmond; Ellul, Ian C. Abstract: Table of contents:; 1/ DINGLI, A. - ChatGPT : the AI game-changer transforming healthcare and society; 2/ BORG, D., VELLA, C., & SANT, K. - Pain management in trauma surgery; 3/ MIFSUD, S. - Family businesses : time to shape up!; 4/ PORTELLI, C. - Minimal access surgery in gynaecology; 5/ VASSALLO, P. - Ultrasound imaging of groin hernias; 6/ GRECH, A., FARRUGIA, M., & BALZAN, M. - Drug repurposing Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/143157 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/143149 Title: ChatGPT : the AI game-changer transforming healthcare and society Abstract: Imagine conversing with an Artificial Intelligence (AI) that can understand you, respond to you, and generate text based on your input. Sounds like science fiction, right? Well, not anymore. Meet ChatGPT, a chatbot developed by OpenAI that can do all that and more. [excerpt] Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/143149 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/143146 Title: Pain management in trauma surgery Authors: Borg, David; Vella, Christine; Sant, Kurstein Abstract: Trauma patients range from healthy children and adults to frail elderly ones. Pain management in the elderly can be challenging as these patients often present with other co-morbidities. Polytrauma patients, delayed admissions, substance abuse and psychological issues may also result in complication of care. Appropriate pain management is a patient’s right. It also helps early healing, reduces chronic pain and can lead to a shorter hospital stay. Pain relief is based on the WHO analgesic ladder. This helps to prescribe analgesia in a stepwise fashion and in doing so prevents unwanted adverse effects from using strong opioids. [excerpt] Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/143146 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/143130 Title: Family businesses : time to shape up! Abstract: We have no official statistics that show how many family businesses operate in Malta. What we know is that according to the latest statistics around 98% of businesses in Malta are Small & Medium Enterprises (i.e. employing 250 persons or less). We also know that the vast majority are family owned and/or family run. Presently we have 259 businesses that are registered with the Family Business Office, meaning that they fall within the definition of what constitutes a Family Business according to the Family Business Act (Chapter 565 of the Laws of Malta) The definition of what constitutes a family business in the Family Business Act is rather restrictive, as it is defined as a business that is registered as a Limited Liability Company or Partnership where: a) at least two owners are family members within the same family, b) no single family member holds more than 80% shareholding or interest in the structure, c) at least one family member is formally involved in the general governance, proper administration and management of the business structure. [excerpt] Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/143130 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z