Obesity – the role of Bariatric Surgery
Obesity is responsible for multiple chronic medical conditions. Treatment of obesity is never easy and successful treatment more often than not requires a multidisciplinary approach. Bariatric surgery has an ever increasing significant role in the management of obesity. In this video, Mr Axisa discusses the…
Antibiotics – Handle with Care
The first World Antibiotic Awareness Week aims to increase awareness of global antibiotic resistance and to encourage best practices among the general public, health workers and policy makers to avoid the further emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance.
Advances in the management of peripheral vascular disease in Diabetics
In this eLearning video, Prof Kevin Cassar discusses the recent advances in the management of peripheral vascular disease in diabetic patients and what can be done by health care professionals to improve the early diagnosis and management of peripheral vascular disease.
The Role of the Sports and Exercise Medicine Specialist
In this video, Dr Kirill Micallef Stafrace gives us an insight on a relatively new speciality – that of Sports and Exercise Medicine
The Synapse Interview – Rationalising Use of Antibiotics in Respiratory Tract Infections
Rational use of antibiotics is essential for appropriate management of bacterial respiratory tract infections and the minimisation of antibiotic.
Investigation and Management of Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction is a common sexual problem in men. The aetiology can range from psychogenic to vascular problems.
Vaccines and Vaccine Preventable Illness
Welcome to another edition of TheSynapse eLearning series where we discuss the topic of vaccines and vaccine preventable illness.
Modern Management of HIV
The management of HIV / AIDS has changed since the discovery of this disease three decades ago.
Herbal Medicine – Science vs Tradition
Herbal medicine is widely used and often promoted as a safer alternative to conventional medicine.
Private Cord Blood Banking
Private cord blood banking has been available for many years. It as been advertised very heavily. But is it an investment or another case of ‘just in case syndrome’.
Managing Breast Cancer – an update
The management of Breast Cancer has changed dramatically over the years.
Trends in Joint Replacement Surgery
Joint replacement surgery has evolved greatly over the last few decades. The age range and complexities of surgery has progressed and evolved due to changes in materials as well as improvement in surgical techniques.