A new model of treatment for youth with anxiety
Research points to a new model of mental health service delivery that can save therapist time and money.
TheSynapse Interview – Medical Cannabis
The issue of cannabis use is controversial to say the least.
TheSynapse Interview – Rational Use of HRT in the menopause
During the latter part of the last century, HRT was advocated for both menopausal symptom relief and chronic disease prevention. This followed publications of several observational studies suggesting a decrease in the incidence of CVD, osteoporosis and dementia. However, 2 influential studies, including the Women’s…
TheSynapse Interview – Common Skin Fungal Infections
In this eLearning programme we discuss the diagnosis and management of common fungal infections with Dr Michael Boffa. We also explore common pitfalls in the management of these common skin conditions.
TheSynapse Interview – Burnout in Health Care Professionals
Burnout in Health Care Professionals – YouTube Perhaps one of the most important eLearning videos for medical professionals in general.
World Preeclampsia Day – May 22, 2017
NICE recommends Roche Diagnostic’s blood test to help rule-out pre-eclampsia in women between their 20th and 35th week of pregnancy. This blood test is more specifically known as the Elecsys immunoassay sFIt-1/PIGF ratio (Roche Diagnostics).
TheSynapse Interview – The MMR Vaccine – the real scientific facts
TheSynapse interviews Victoria Farrugia Sant’Angelo, Principal GP at Primary Health Directorate Malta and Chairperson of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Policy (ACIP) Malta who speaks about the scientific facts with regards to the safety of immunisation in general and Mumps, Measles, Rubella (MMR) in particular.
TheSynapse Interview – Tattoos – Medical implications and complications
In this interview, we meet Dr. Eileen Clark, a Consultant Dermatologist, who discusses the art of skin tattoos and how best to approach medical complications related with this topic this topic.
TheSynapse Interview – Controversies regarding the use of bisphosphonates in fracture prevention
As the population ages, the prevalence of osteoporosis increases with resultant increase in the risks of bone fractures. We are also referring more people for assessment of bone mineral density, thereby able to find asymptomatic persons with low bone mineral density. This brings the dilemma…
The impact of a CT-based approach on the diagnosis and management of chest pain
The impact of a CT-based approach on the diagnosis and management of chest pain – YouTube In this elearning interview, Dr Luise Reichmuth, Cardiac Radiologist, speaks about the recent developments in computed tomography (CT) technology as a means of obtaining high-resolution images of the coronary…
Latest guidelines in the management of hypertension
In this elearning interview, Dr Alexander Borg, Consultant Cardiologist with a special interest in Cardiovascular Imaging, clarifies the standard definition of hypertension, how best to approach a new diagnosis of hypertension and what first-line therapeutic modalities are currently indicated.
Research for non researchers – presenting your research
This video is Part three of a three part series of videos on research intended for both undergraduate and post graduate medical professionals interested in carrying out research as part of their professional development.