https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/14552 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:08:25 GMT 2026-04-04T18:08:25Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/14926 Title: The St. Luke`s Hospital Gazette : volume 6 issue 2 Abstract: The “Etiological Factor” is the selected title of the editorial of this issue, underlining the progress achieved by medical science and specifically by preventive medicine, indicating also that in this regard we have come to know the human being better. In contrast with the progress attained through medicine are the social problems mostly created by people and nations, especially through war. Such problems, including abortion, addiction and special diseases will create the scenario that waits for the doctor to repair. Within the “Medical News” section, a list of Doctors of Medicine who graduated in November is presented. Additionally information is provided about outstanding lectures given by physicians, as well as advancements and new appointments, and obituaries. Furthermore, two interesting book reviews about oral surgery and organ transplantation are outlined. A scientific “Publications List” by graduates of the Maltese medical and dental surgery schools is provided. An Index containing an alphabetical list of the authors and the titles of the articles is also included. Fri, 01 Jan 1971 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/14926 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/14925 Title: Cholera in West Africa Authors: Parnis, R. J. Abstract: The spread of Cholera in West Africa is described; 35,000 cases have been reported in the first six months of this year (6,000 in Nigeria) with 6,300 deaths (W.H.O. 1971; U.S. Pub. Hlth. Serv. Smallpox eradication programme 1971). 3,000 cases occurred in black Africa in the first week in September, including 2,500 in Nigeria and 3 (the first recorded) in the Gambia (Bruce-Chwatt L.J., 1971). As regards prevention, this is a matter of sanitary control and supervision of ships and aircraft coming from infected countries and of isolation of suspected cases. Fri, 01 Jan 1971 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/14925 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/14922 Title: Purpura in the newborn Authors: Jaccarini, Carol J.; Busuttil, Tancred Abstract: Generalised purpura is rare and of the many possible causes, perhaps the most common is thrombocytopenia associated with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (I.T.P.) in the mother. One such case is presented in this study: The child was born from a 28-year old primigravida who in 1954, at the age of twelve years, had undergone splenectomy for I.T.P. On examination the male newborn had generalised purpura and areas of ecchymosis. The treatment provided to the neonate is described. Neonatal thrombocytopenia presents as generalized petechaie, purpuric spots and bleeding from various sites, e.g. melaena, haematuria and umbilical cord haemorrhage. In most cases no treatment is required as the condition is mild and resolves spontaneously. With severe thrombocytopenia, one must treat actively because of the threat of intracranial bleeding. Fri, 01 Jan 1971 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/14922 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/14920 Title: Radiology of pyloric reflux Authors: Grech, Paul Abstract: Paper read at a special meeting at the New Charing Cross Hospital, London, on the 29th September 1971, to discuss the subject of Pyloric Regurgitation. Up to a few years ago the only radiological examination for the pylorus was the standard Regurgitation barium meal, which cannot show whether or not such regurgitation occurs. Bile regurgitation can be deduced by two methods, namely Isotopes Studies and radiology. From the author`s perspective, the antegrade intubation is the preferred method, whereby the findings can be recorded by one of the following methods: a) Cineradiography b) Conventional radiography c) 70 m.m. Fluorography d) Video-tape. Of these four methods, the author maintains that video-tape recording is the most informative. The full significance of pyloric regurgitation is not known yet and in this regard further studies are required. Fri, 01 Jan 1971 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/14920 1971-01-01T00:00:00Z