/library/oar/handle/123456789/34317 2025-11-11T23:47:38Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/13183 Title: The St. Luke`s Hospital Gazette : volume 2 issue 2 Abstract: The editorial opens up with a feature regarding the medical education in Malta, outlining the importance of progress in the recent past, as well as the prospective visions ahead. What has been happening overseas has quite normally been reflected in our Maltese centres of study. Notwithstanding, the university came to undergo several changes which although prompted with the best of intentions by Britain`s desire to assist “higher education in the colonies”, generally these had admirable results, but also many negative aspects followed. The latter are explained, whereby the editorial also stresses the need of restoring the situation. Within the section, entitled `Medical News’, particular reference is given to the visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to Malta and Gozo, where she laid the foundation stone of Gozo Tal-Ibragg Hospital. Her visit to the New University buildings is also highlighted, by mentioning the fact that she spent more than an hour visiting the new university and talked most informally with staff and students. Of interest are the names who graduated in M.D. In addition, reference is made to the new book “The Use of Lateral Thinking”, of Dr. Edward de Bono. Furthermore, a summary of a paper entitled “A serological study of Q Fever in the island of Malta G.C”, published by Dr. Peter K. Fraser in collaboration with Dr. L. A. Hatch outlines its importance. A remarkable section within the journal refers to a scientific publications list by graduates of the Maltese medical and dental schools since 1962. The section entitled “Between Ourselves” provides information about the achievements of the Maltese physicians living and working abroad. An Index containing an alphabetical list of the authors and the titles of the articles is also included. 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/13095 Title: Staphylococcus food poisoning: recommendations for its prevention and control Authors: Dewberry, Elliot B. Abstract: Mr. Dewberry, a Fellow of the Society of Health and of the Institute of Public Health and Hygiene, served with The historic Mediterranean Fever Commission in Malta in 1904-05 and may be the last survivor of that celebrated group. In this article he puts forward several recommendations for the prevention and control of staphylococcus food poisoning. Staphylococcus bacterium is commonly found in nature and the organisms are widespread among healthy persons, being present on the skin, in the throat and in the nasal passages. In the majority of the outbreaks occurring in England and Wales due to the enterotoxin, the incriminated vehicle has been a protein foodstuff (meat), which has been cooked the day previous to its being consumed. There appears to be only one effective way of controlling this type of food poisoning and that is to prevent pathogenic staphylococci from producing the enterotoxin in cooked protein foods. In this regard, guidance in treating stored food, including the maximum temperatures at which to keep cold or hot cooked protein foods is provided. In essence, since enterotoxin is odourless, colourless and tasteless, one cannot depend on the appearance, taste or smell of cooked protein food. 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/13094 Title: The superficial brachial artery : a case report Authors: Pace, Joseph L.; Felice, Alex; Felice, A.J.; Felice, Arthur G.; Fiorentino, E. Abstract: A superficial brachial artery is an anomalous branch of the brachial artery that runs superficial to the median nerve; it is usually associated with a deep brachial branch that runs deep to this nerve. A case is described of a superficial brachial artery. It is of the type where the artery terminates in the cubital fossa by division into radial and ulnar arteries. It is associated with a superficial ulnar artery, and a deep brachial artery that is continued into the forearm as the common interosseous artery, a rare occurrence. The clinical importance and the dangers of this vascular anomaly are discussed. In reparative surgery, an accurate knowledge of the relationship, course and particularly the possible variations of the brachial artery is of considerable importance. 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/13093 Title: Coagulation defects in obstetrics Authors: Grech, E.S. Abstract: A paper read at a WHO/UNICEF Seminar on "Anemia and the Use of Blood Transfusion in M.C.H. Work" 6th June, 1967. Kampala. Coagulation defects are only rarely met with in obstetrics. It is probable that the complication is nowadays being diagnosed with increasing frequency, owing mainly to a greater awareness of the condition. In Mulago Hospital where the author practises, it occurred 11 times in about 33,500 deliveries in the period 1964-66. This gives an incidence of about 0.03%. In cases of concealed accidental hemorrhage the incidence is however higher; it appears to occur in some 5% of cases. A historical background of this condition is presented, and a description of how the clotting mechanism takes place is also explained. Furthermore, a detailed diagram describes the mechanism by which coagulation failure is produced. The author analysed cases at Mulago Hospital, indicating the relative clinical diagnosis and treatment, the latter consisting of two forms, preventive and curative. 1967-01-01T00:00:00Z