The St. Luke`s Hospital Gazette : volume 5 issue 2

Abstract

The editorial sets off with the importance of this periodical for serving as a link to the Maltese graduates who are abroad. In addition, this issue presents remarkable contributions from the best known surgeon in South Africa, besides to other accessions from colleagues in London, Leeds, Oxford, Toronto and Australia. Reference is made to two diseases, namely exotic cholera and Brucellosis, which were of considerable worldwide concern at that time. Malta has luckily been spared from cholera, however Brucellosis, to a considerable extent has been a Maltese problem. To this effect, the activity of the Maltese veterinarians and of the research laboratory under Mr. G. G. Alton, had provided their useful input in controlling the situation. Furthermore, an interesting book review about the “Malta Case Study - A Preliminary Study of the Nutritional Status of the Maltese Islands”,(F. F. Fenech, A. Grech, A. P. Jaccarini, L. Vassallo and P. Vassallo Agius, 21st October, 1970. Cyclostyle. pp. 43, Royal University of Malta) is outlined, - a study which underlines the problem of excessive alimentation posed by adults. The Malta Study is an excellent piece of field work in the health sector of Maltese social life. A scientific “Publications List” by graduates of the Maltese medical schools is presented. The “Medical News” section opens up with the sad news of Prof Alfred John Craig`s tragic death, also highlighting his outstanding dedication within the medical services. An Index containing an alphabetical list of the authors and the titles of the articles is also included.