https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/143579 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:09:01 GMT 2026-06-04T13:09:01Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/143659 Title: The Synapse : the Medical Professionals' Network : volume 22 : issue 3 Authors: Friggieri, Jesmond; Ellul, Ian C. Abstract: Table of contents:; 1/ ELLUL, I. - Suicides : the elephant in the room; 2/ CILIA, D., DARMANIN, M., SCIBERRAS, R. - Audit on oxygen prescription in adult inpatient wards at the Gozo General Hospital; 3/ CAKAR, S., TABONE, G., FALZON, S., & COLLICT, M. - Understanding second trimester miscarriages : a comprehensive review; 4/ GRECH, A., FARRUGIA, M., & BALZAN, M. - Human oncogenic viruses; 5/ SAMMUT, L. - Personalised breast cancer screening vs one-size-fits-all approach Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/143659 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/143657 Title: Suicides - the elephant in the room Abstract: Target 3.4 of the Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations relates to the reduction of mortality from non-communicable diseases and the promotion of mental health i.e. by 2030, reduction by one third of premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment, and promotion of mental health and well-being. Is Malta on the right track to achieve target 3.4? Mental health problems affect a nation’s wealth, productivity and well-being both directly and indirectly. Using the traditional human capital approach, the costs of mental disorders globally have been estimated to be approx. €2 trillion in 2010. [excerpt] Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/143657 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/143651 Title: Audit on oxygen prescription in adult inpatient wards at the Gozo General Hospital Authors: Cilia, Daniel; Darmanin, Martha; Sciberras, Robert Abstract: Oxygen is crucial in the delivery of inpatient care. An audit regarding oxygen prescription and administration in adult inpatient wards at the Gozo General Hospital was carried out between December 2022 and January 2023. Data was collected by reviewing emergency department and inpatient ward treatment charts and admission plans. Results acquired were then compared to a similar audit done in Malta. Both audits concluded that oxygen documentation and prescription tend to be overlooked. Hence, we recommend that further education and awareness is given to this domain of patient care to improve outcomes and reduce likelihood of adverse events. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/143651 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/143641 Title: Understanding second trimester miscarriages : a comprehensive review Authors: Cakar, Seren; Tabone, Gabriel; Falzon, Sharona; Collict, Mandy Abstract: Spontaneous miscarriage is the most common complication of pregnancy. Pregnancy loss is usually multifactorial and dependent on a wide variety of genetic and epigenetic risk factors affecting either the parents or the foetus including parental age, health status, lifestyle, chromosomal abnormalities and anatomical/physiological conditions. Foetal loss during the second trimester can present with a broad range of symptoms and can be more complicated than first trimester losses due to the increased risk of haemorrhage or infection. Management of second trimester miscarriage can be divided into expectant, medical, and/or surgical interventions alongside psychological support. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/143641 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z