Tackling Noncommunicable Diseases in Europe
Dr Gauden Galea, Director of Noncommunicable Diseases and Promoting Health through the Life-Course in the WHO Regional Office for Europe, talks to us about the response to the epidemic of NCDs in the fifty-three countries of this Region.
Writing A Scientific Paper
WASP courses are three day intensive events with formal lectures & interactive sessions.
Sudden Cardiac Death in the Young – the Beat It Project
In this eLearning video we meet Dr Mark Abela who discussed the Aetiology and Epidemiology of Sudden Death, The role of screening in athletes and general population, lifestyle modification and methods of prevention, the local BEAT IT Project.
TheSynapse Interview – Influenza Vaccination Myths and Facts
In this eLearning video we meet discuss common myths and facts regarding Influenza and the Influenza Vaccine.
TheSynapse Interview – End of Life Care
In this eLearning video we meet Prof Pierre Mallia where we discuss end of life care and in particular we discuss EndCare.
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.
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.