https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/34517 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:04:14 GMT 2026-04-17T23:04:14Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/12899 Title: The Synapse : the medical professionals' network Editors: Galea, Wilfred; Ellul, Ian C. Abstract: Apart from the normal articles regarding medicine, this issue contains also the following: Update from the Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Directorate; The pharmacist who went physical (Jessico Ghigo) - Marika Azzopardi Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/12899 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/12898 Title: CT colonography (virtual colonoscopy) Authors: Vassallo, Pierre Abstract: Thin-section multi–detector row computed tomographic (CT) colonography is a powerful tool for the detection and classification of colonic lesions. Isotropic imaging (ie equal voxel size in all three planes) of the colon with thin collimation has become standard and provides high-quality multi-planar reformatted (MPR) images and three dimensional (3D) assessment of the entire colon, while allowing excellent visualisation of all other intra-abdominal organs. Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/12898 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/12897 Title: Cervical cancer screening : an update Authors: Cilia Vincenti, Albert Abstract: In many countries cervical cancer is the commonest gynaecological cancer. In Malta and in the United States, it is the third most common gynaecological cancer. Countries which introduced organised cervical screening programmes saw a dramatic decrease in incidence and mortality from this cancer.1 In Malta however, its incidence and mortality has remained relatively constant in the last few decades, in keeping with the fact that we lack a national organised call and re-call cervical screening programme.2 Our cervical screening is largely opportunistic and most of it is carried out in the private sector. Although incidence and mortality has not decreased, our present imperfect screening must however have prevented a significant rise in incidence and mortality, because the detection (and treatment) of premalignant cervical lesions has risen over recent decades, in keeping with increased sexual promiscuity. Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/12897 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/12879 Title: Gastrointestinal cancer screening and surveillance programmes : a worldwide perspective : part 1 Authors: Gerada, Jurgen Abstract: Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide and such deaths are projected to continue to rise, creating significant morbidity and mortality. Devising programmes to detect early cancer, aiming to achieve complete cure, has been high on the agenda of various professional bodies. This paper focuses on the various screening and surveillance programmes around the world, aiming at detecting early gastrointestinal malignancies. Starting with Barretts’ oesophagus, we shall see the different surveillance programmes across countries to detect premalignant stages of oesophageal cancer, while at the same time reviewing the only country in the world, China, which has an oesophageal cancer mass screening programme. Moving to gastric cancer, we shall review Japan’s screening programme, followed by other countries’ measures in surveilling premalignant gastric conditions. Colorectal cancer is the only gastrointestinal cancer where mass screening has been employed in various countries. This will be discussed in detail, with particular emphasis on the British and American systems. We shall also be discussing the surveillance programmes for moderate and high risk patients of colorectal cancer. Finally, we shall also review the different recommendations with regards to screening for hepatocellular carcinoma. Description: Part 2 of this article can be found through this link: https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar//handle/123456789/13101 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/12879 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z