/library/oar/handle/123456789/18824 2026-06-22T07:29:13Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/19036 Title: Cholesterol & Statins : an update Authors: Cilia-Vincent, Albert Abstract: The previous SYNAPSE series of articles on “The Cholesterol Controversy” discussed how the theory linking dietary saturated fat, blood cholesterol and atherosclerosis was established by an American biologist in the 1950s and how the concurrent claims of a London physiology professor, that sugar not fat was mainly responsible for atherosclerosis, were ignored. We also highlighted the evidence that sugars, refined carbohydrates, starches and trans-fatty acids raise blood triglycerides (TRGs) and lower HDL-cholesterol, and that this TRGs/HDL ratio (the higher above 1 the higher the risk) is a more accurate indicator of risk for atherosclerosis than any other blood lipid profile risk ratios in common use. 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/19035 Title: The revised ESC guidelines on heart failure : an update Abstract: In this interview, coordinated by Dr Ian Ellul, we meet Dr Alice May Moore MD, MRCP(UK). Dr moore is currently working at Mater Dei Hospital as a Higher Specialist Trainee in the Cardiology Department. She has a special interest in Heart Failure and in November 2016 she will be embarking on a one year training fellowship in this field at King’s College Hospital, London. 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/19034 Title: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Malta Authors: Schembri, Kirsten Abstract: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a major health problem in Malta. Prevention strategies should focus on patient self-management skills, including a more active lifestyle and a balanced diet. The setting-up of a diabetes register would allow for a recall system leading to better follow-up and care of T2DM patients. 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/19033 Title: Zika virus : a global health threat Authors: Farrugia, Beatrice; Melillo Fenech, Tanya Abstract: The ongoing outbreak of Zika virus has captured media attention and caused worldwide concern. This article highlights the typical clinical picture and possible complications of this disease, current recommendations for personal protection and prevention, its implications for couples of child-bearing age as well as the local situation with regards to Zika virus. 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z