https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/34316 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:10:03 GMT 2026-04-04T17:10:03Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/12851 Title: The St. Luke`s Hospital Gazette : volume 2 issue 1 Abstract: An interesting editorial examines briefly the situation of the public health in Malta, highlighting the achievements, as well as the areas that require further attention. Of significant importance is the section entitled “Farewell to a Master”, an eulogy dedicated to Professor Walter Ganado who has just reached his retirement age, by presenting a very heart-warming appreciation of his work. A remarkable section within the journal refers to a scientific publications list by graduates of the Maltese medical and dental schools since 1961. Of remarkable importance is the medical news section, providing information regarding the new academic appointments and advancements of Maltese physicians. Outstanding lectures conducted by particular physicians are also mentioned. In addition, the section entitled “Personalia” provides information about Maltese physicians living and working abroad. Noteworthy also are some advertisements promoting the names of particular pharmaceuticals at that time. Sun, 01 Jan 1967 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/12851 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/12783 Title: Public health in Malta Editors: Agius, Emmanuel Abstract: The theme of this editorial examines briefly the public health situation in Malta. Particular reference is given to the medical progress achieved in resolving certain anomalies such as Brucellosis and in so many other cases where bacteria are concerned. Success is also outlined in reducing the infantile mortality due to therapeutic and hygienic advances. The fortunate young people of today, living an artificial life in cities, drinking safe water, sufficiently fed, and breathing unpolluted air find it hard to imagine different conditions. On the other hand, the challenge to overcome certain diseases in 1966 is mentioned, namely the whooping cough, chicken pox, pulmonary tubercolosis, measles, diphteria, typhoid and tetanus. In addition, the continued limited existence of leprosy is a persistent challenge to our profession. The Medical and Health department wisely spends a great deal of time, energy and money in persuading the public to accept vaccination against diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, tuberculosis and poliomyelitis. Apart from the infectious diseases the general health of the community is good. In Malta, as elsewhere, we have the problem of lung cancer perhaps to some slightly less degree than elsewhere, smoking being rather less common with us (and very notably so, as far as women are concerned) than elsewhere. Regrettably, mental health is an area which remains to be assessed. Sun, 01 Jan 1967 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/12783 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/12782 Title: Rheumatic fever in Maltese children Authors: Cachia, Emmanuel; Lenicker, Herbert Manfred Abstract: Rheumatic fever is still one of our great pediatric problems and is probably on the increase. A study of 46 children who had acute rheumatism has been presented. They were treated for rheumatic fever wherein this study confirms earlier findings, particularly that this anomaly is associated with poor living conditions. In fact children came mainly from large families, the average number of children in each family being 5.4. In order that the incidence of rheumatic fever and the prevalence of rheumatic heart disease in the Maltese Islands be known, the disease should be made notifiable. Facilities for the isolation of the streptococcus should be made available to all physicians. Rheumatic fever and its recurrences can be prevented by adequate chemotherapy. Recurrent attacks of rheumatic fever in known rheumatic patients can be prevented by continuous prophylactic administration of penicillin, sulphonamides or broad spectrum antibiotics. Sun, 01 Jan 1967 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/12782 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/12781 Title: Science mainly medical and literature mainly medieval Authors: Beck, Richard J. Abstract: In the St. Luke`s Day Oration organised by the Malta Branch of the British Medical Association on the 18th October 1966, Prof. R.J. Beck discusses the relation between Science, from a medical theme perspective, and literature within a medieval context. Three aspects of the medieval medicine – the dependence on astronomy, the doctrine of the humours and the physiognomia are discussed. This oration mainly focuses on particular aspects of Geoffrey Chaucer’s specific literary works: Chaucer's portrait of the Doctor in the General Prologue to the Canterbury Tales; The three principals in The Knight's Tale and The Man of Law`s Tale. Furthermore, captions from the book “Chaucer and the Medieval Sciences”, Clyde, W.C. (1960) are also outlined. Sun, 01 Jan 1967 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/12781 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z