HPV The Facts and New Frontiers
HPV infection is perhaps one of the most important topics in gynaecology because of increasing recognition, improvements in diagnosis as well as new development in prevention of infection and once established, prevention of the most important sequelae of the disease – namely oncogenicity. In this…
Decontamination and antisepsis in the prevention and treatment of infections
Prof. Michael Borg discusses the normal human skin microbiome, indications and methods for skin decolonisation including antibiotic and non-antibiotic methods in various scenarios including decolonisation of carriers, as an adjunct to wound management, with particular focus on diabetic ulcers as well as pre operatively decolonisation. Who is this module for? Medical…
Inherited cardiomyopathies and genetics
An introduction to the different types of inherited cardiomyopathies followed by a description of each cardiomyopathy and the genetics involved. This session also includes a brief on the management of the cardiomyopathy and a demonstration of clips that shows the echocardiograms depicting the different cardiomyopathies….
Targeted Therapy in Cancer
In cancer therapy, targeted therapy is a treatment that uses drugs to target specific genes and proteins that are involved in the growth and survival of cancer cells. This therapy can affect the tissue environment that helps a cancer grow or it can target cancer…
Out on a limb – Treatment of the most common upper limb conditions
In this session, Mr Alastair pace goes through the presentation, investigations and management of the most common orthopaedic problems affecting the upper limb including the latest developments in their treatment Learning Objectives Learn what are the most frequently encountered shoulder, elbow and hand conditions are…
Chronic Diarrhoea
In this session, Dr. Gerada discusses the definition and prevalence of chronic diarrhoea in the general population. He highlights the various causes of chronic diarrhoea, from the most common to the rarer conditions, and the key points during a patient’s assessment to suggest a sinister…
Psoriasis – Diagnosis and Update on Management
Overview of current therapeutic options and guidelines for the management of psoriasis.
HRT and Non HRT treatment of the Menopause
There was a time where HRT use was a bit controversial. However, enough studies have been conducted to define the role of HRT in clinical practice. In this lecture, Prof Mark Brincat, a reproductive endocrinologist, professor and director of obstetrics and gynecology at Mater Dei…
Self Monitoring of Blood Glucose – Role in Management of Diabetes
Self-monitoring of blood glucose by patients is something which is unfortunately sometimes taken for granted by medical professionals. However, this is of utmost importance in keeping abreast with patients’ blood glucose levels. In this session, Prof Stephen Fava, a consultant endocrinologist and head of Medicine…
Male Testosterone Deficiency and Testosterone Replacement
An overview of testosterone replacement in testosterone deficiency with a focus on symptoms, required investigations and management options available, as well as the necessary precautions and monitoring that need to be undertaken before and during testosterone replacement therapy.