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 vasculature non-invasively, along with its application as an important diagnostic tool in the assessment of patients…

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. He also elaborates on when hypertension…

How has science, war, missiles, ecology and failure of drug rehabilitation programmes contributed to family therapy.  

Acute liver failure is the appearance of severe complications rapidly after the first signs of liver disease , and indicates that the liver has sustained severe damage (loss of function of 80–90% of liver cells). Acute liver failure often affects young people and carries a…

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 is widely used and often promoted as a safer alternative to conventional medicine. There are many misconceptions regarding the use of herbal medicine and it is very important for medical professionals to know the role and implications of use of herbal medicines –…

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. Professor Jean Calleja-Agius graduated as a Doctor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Malta in…

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…

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. Success in Joint replacement surgery involves efforts of a whole team…

Smoking is responsible for a lot of mortality and morbidity. Facilitation Smoking Cessation is an important role for all medical professionals.  

In this eLearning video we meet Dr Mark Cordina, a Resident Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, with a special interest in obstetric ultrasound, who speaks to us about the significance of obstetric imaging. He describes how recent innovations in ultrasonography have paved the way to…

In this interview, Mr Adrian Agius, ENT surgeon discusses the differential diagnosis and management of chronic facial pain, highlighting the fact that a significant proportion of chronic facial pain has a neurological cause and can be managed with appropriate treatment