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.
Coeliac Disease, Food Allergies and Food Intolerance
Coeliac Disease and Food Intolerance seem to be receiving more exposure as times goes by and are even at times these terms are used interchangeably.
Medical Indemnity Insurance – what you need to know
This video is intended to give an overview of Medical Indemnity Insurance and is the first video of its kind on The Synapse. For this interview we invited
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.
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
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.
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’.
Herbal Medicine – Science vs Tradition
Herbal medicine is widely used and often promoted as a safer alternative to conventional medicine.
Embryo Freezing and IVF
In this video we discuss Embryo Freezing in the context of In Vitro Fertilization. Prof Jean Calleja Agius discusses various techniques and recent developments in In Vitro Fertilization.
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.