/library/oar/handle/123456789/38944 2025-11-12T19:09:56Z 2025-11-12T19:09:56Z Grech, Anton Saliba, Joseph R. /library/oar/handle/123456789/715 2022-04-14T10:05:38Z 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: A review of neuroleptic malignant syndrome : incidence and features in Malta Authors: Grech, Anton; Saliba, Joseph R. Abstract: This paper describes Malta’s first sample of Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) and reviews the current literature. A retrospective sample of all diagnosed cases of NMS was reviewed using Pope’s (1986) criteria. Twelve cases were identified yielding an incidence of 0.67%. The range of associated risk factors and complications agreed with other reports. There were also two cases of uncontrolled diabetes. Treatments commonly used were Bromocriptine and Levodopa. There were no deaths due to NMS and no recurrence on re-exposure. The sample is too small to draw any statistically significant conclusions, however, the results are mostly in line with those obtained from larger samples. Malta’s incidence is towards the lower end of the reported range of 0.02% to 3.23%, but higher than that reported in centres trying to recognise NMS early and reduce risk factors. This suggests that Malta could benefit from trying to adopt such measures. Given Malta’s small size, it would be relatively easy to disseminate such information. This study, despite its comprehensive sample, failed to reveal any other reported cases. Nor has it been demonstrated that diabetics were at higher risk of developing NMS or its complications. It would be important to explore these possibilities further in future studies.

1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Amato-Gauci, Andrew J. /library/oar/handle/123456789/713 2020-06-18T10:09:11Z 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: The return of brucellosis Authors: Amato-Gauci, Andrew J. Abstract: Brucellosis, also known under the names of Undulant fever, Mediterranean fever and Malta fever is closely linked with Malta’s medical history and for long endemic to our Islands. Every reported case was investigated by the medical officers of health who contacted the head of each affected household for an epidemiological enquiry including a food history. All these cases were associated with the consumption of fresh cheeselets made from unpasteurised milk. During the investigation some 900 kgs of cheeselets from 27 producers, 12 wholesalers and 384 retailers were seized and tested.

1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Camilleri, Simon /library/oar/handle/123456789/701 2020-05-25T14:34:15Z 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: The prevalence of impacted permanent maxillary canines in Maltese school children : a pilot study Authors: Camilleri, Simon Abstract: The aetiology of ectopic canines is not clear. A number of causes have been put forward such as the long path of eruption of the maxillary canine, lack of guidance by the lateral incisor root, narrow arches, cystic enlargement of the dental follicle large arches, and familial tendency. In this article the author gives a detail report of the pilot study carried out on Maltese school children in various schools compared to school children of other countries.

1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Savona-Ventura, Charles /library/oar/handle/123456789/680 2020-08-17T10:00:15Z 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: A maternity unit in Gozo a hundred years ago Authors: Savona-Ventura, Charles Abstract: The present paper reviews the hospital confinements which occurred at Victoria Hospital in Gozo during the period 1876-1893. These hospital confinements are shown to have been generally restricted to needy women from the lower socio-economic strata. The lower socio-economic status of these mothers, together with the fact that these mothers were more likely to have significant medical and/or obstetric problems, resulted in higher perinatal and maternal mortality rates than those reported for the general population in Gozo and Malta. These observations are in conformity with the maternity care situation in European establishments.

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