https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/39050 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:33:13 GMT 2026-04-12T05:33:13Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/13451 Title: Dermal fillers Authors: Mallia, Alister Abstract: Tissue augmentation is a specialist area of bio-engineering which has been the subject of intrinsic research over the last twenty-five years, and represents a marriage of innovative pharmacology and chemical applications as diverse as reconstructive surgery, cosmetology, ophthalmic/ ENT and orthopaedics. In the field of cosmetic surgery, dermal filling is one of the most performed procedures. The earliest skin tissue expander or filler was autologousfat which is today undergoing a revival, as extraction and injection methods improve. Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/13451 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/13450 Title: Diabetes Mellitus : Insulin use Authors: Tonna, Antonella Abstract: Insulin is required for normal carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism. Patients with Type I diabetes depend on exogenous insulin for their survival while Type II diabetics may require insulin at a later stage of their disease. Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/13450 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/13449 Title: The Psoriasis Association of Malta Authors: Camilleri, Josette Abstract: The Psoriasis Association of Malta was the brainchild of leading dermatologist Dr. Joe Pace. In January 1994 he invited many of his patients who had this condition, to get together to work out how the association was to function. Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/13449 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/13448 Title: Drugs and the athlete : what is the price for winning at any cost? Authors: Mifsud, Janet Abstract: Man has always sought to go faster, higher, quicker and has embarked on all kinds of means in order to achieve these aims. The first use of performance enhancing compounds can be traced back to the ancient Olympic Games, but the first list of banned ergogenic aids was only issued in 1967. Yet athletes are still being found positive. They should be educated that these drugs are not only on the list because they are illegal means of achieving results, but all of them have side effects which can lead to severe short-term and long-term health problems for athletes. Drug doping in Maltese sports could become a major ethical, educational, financial, and health management problem. Community pharmacists have an important role to play in advising athletes, sportsmen and women about which drugs or OTCs can or cannot be taken during sports events. Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/13448 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z