Yoga Benefits Patients with Metabolic Syndrome
In a recent Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports study, one year of yoga training decreased pro-inflammatory adipokines and increased an anti-inflammatory adipokine in adults with metabolic syndrome and high-normal blood pressure.
Acne Linked with Increased Risk of Depression
In an analysis of one of the largest electronic medical records databases in the world, researchers found that patients with acne had a significantly increased risk of developing major depression, but only in the first 5 years after being diagnosed with acne.
MR imaging clarifies ambiguous mammography results
A study of around 300 volunteers, conducted in Austria by MedUni Vienna in collaboration with Diagnostic Graz, convincingly shows that Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is the best choice for clarifying ambiguous mammography results.
Weight Loss Surgery Improves Microvascular Complications in Obese Diabetic Patients
In a BJS (British Journal of Surgery) analysis of published studies in obese patients with type 2 diabetes, researchers found that weight loss surgery helps prevent the development of microvascular complications—which affect small blood vessels—better than medical treatment. The analysis was conducted by investigators from…
Dizziness in the Maltese Community Setting: the implications of good history-taking
Authors : Therese M Agius & Adrian M Agius
Blockchain – Brave New World
Further to the previous editorial, let me attempt to highlight the main advantages of blockchain in relation to the Maltese healthcare industry …
A study proves oral health improves diabetes
A clinical study conducted by researchers of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences of the UB shows that control of type 2 diabetes improves notably when the patient takes a special care of the dental hygiene.
Schools alone cannot help to prevent childhood obesity, study finds
School-based healthy lifestyle interventions alone are not effective in the fight against childhood obesity, researchers at the University of Birmingham have warned.
Telling Stories in more ways than one
The Synapse meets pharmacist Anna Formosa who also happens to be an applied drama practitioner, and widely known for her creative community projects especially her latest intergenerational project ‘Darba Waħda…’
Events
1 March–2 March – sychotherapy in Mental Health – MAP Conference 2018 · Ramla Bay Resort-Malta · Il-Mellieħa Mar23 – National Nutrition Conference – Fri 9:00 · Qawra Palace Hotel · San Pawl il-Baħar