https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/776 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:41:49 GMT 2026-04-08T22:41:49Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/901 Title: One year later Authors: Vassallo, Josanne Abstract: A year has elapsed since the University of Malta Medical School moved to its new premises at Mater Dei Hospital in Msida. This move brought the major teaching hospital in Malta in close proximity to the University of Malta. The initial period following the move presented a number of challenges which over the last year have been tackled. Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/901 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/900 Title: History of leprosy in Malta Authors: Buttigieg, George Gregory; Savona-Ventura, Charles; Micallef Stafrace, Kyril Abstract: Leprosy was always viewed with aborrhence requiring segregation of the unfortunate sufferers. The policy of segregation in dedicated leprosaria, initially introduced during the Medieval Period, was re-adopted during the late 19th century and persisted well into the 20th century. The management of lepers in Malta followed similar principles as elsewhere. Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/900 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/899 Title: Assessment and management of diabetic ulcers in the primary health care setting Authors: De Gabriele, Renzo Abstract: John is a 62 year old gentleman who has been suffering from type 2 Diabetes Mellitus for the past 7 years. He presents to the clinic with an ulcer 5 mm in diameter on the lateral aspect of the right foot near the metatarsophalangeal joint area. The ulcer is just involving the epidermis, appears dry and is not erythematous. It has developed two days ago after wearing a new pair of shoes for 10 days. He is currently on metformin 500mg tds and gliclazide 80mg daily. Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/899 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/898 Title: Association of coeliac disease and thyroid disorders Authors: Sciberras, Robert Abstract: A case study is presented. This involves a woman who presented with features of hyperthyroidism, which were refractory to conventional therapy. She was eventually diagnosed to have co-existing coeliac disease and eventually improved on a diet excluding gluten. A discussion exploring the association between gluten-enetropathy and thyroid dysfunction follows. Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/898 2008-01-01T00:00:00Z