https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/37987 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:38:34 GMT 2026-04-18T22:38:34Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/12408 Title: Diabetes: summary of the preliminary report on the epidemiological survey Authors: Schranz, Antoine G. Abstract: This is a summary regarding the epidemiological survey which was conducted in Malta in 1981 by the Department of Health in collaboration with Governments of Yugoslavia and Belgium and the World Health Organization (WHO), which confirms that diabetes mellitus is a major health problem in Malta. A description of the study subjects and methods used in the survey is outlined, together with the relative derived outcomes. Results show that although the etiology of diabetes in Malta remains unclear, the survey suggest a rather strong environmental influence, in addition to possible genetic susceptibility. Sat, 01 Jan 1983 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/12408 1983-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/12407 Title: Spontaneous intracranial haemorrhage Authors: Zrinzo, Laurence V. Abstract: The diagnosis of spontaneous intracranial hemorrhage can be arrived clinically through the observation of various symptoms and signs, whereby a list of the main pathophysiological processes is provided together with the relative causes. Not all cases of spontaneous intracranial hemorrhage are presented with easily recognized symptoms. For this reason a broad diagnosis is required and in this regard the author highlights four methods to properly diagnose and treat this illness. These methods entail the mundane art of history taking, the hunt-down attitude in the clinical examination, the judicious use of investigative procedures and the adequate neurosurgical intervention. Each method is then illustrated with relevant case studies. It is of utmost importance that cases are treated with adequate management in order to reduce the morbidity and mortality of this ailment. Sat, 01 Jan 1983 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/12407 1983-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/12406 Title: Traumatic heart disease Authors: Captur, Victor Abstract: A brief history about heart disease is presented in the introductory part of this paper. The main objective is to discuss the classification of injuries to the heart, providing a description regarding the nature of injuries and the relative treatments as required. The legal aspects of trauma to the heart are also addressed, with particular emphasis given on the need to establish a diagnosis. Paper read at the Meeting in Malta (December 1974) of the "Academie Internationale De Medicine Legale et De Medicine Sociale". Sat, 01 Jan 1983 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/12406 1983-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/12405 Title: A precis of present surgical treatment of congenital heart disease Authors: Yates, A.K. Abstract: Congenital heart disease is to be considered into two groups, namely the Cyanotic and Acyanotic heart disease, whereby the cardiac abnormalities are examined for each group. Furthermore, the conditions of congenital heart surgery are examined in four groups, specifically, not operable, ideally operable, satisfactorily operable and unsatisfactorily operable. The division of these groups is important for assessing the validity of submitting a child to major heart operation in relation to operative risk and subsequent benefits and prognosis. Sat, 01 Jan 1983 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/12405 1983-01-01T00:00:00Z