/library/oar/handle/123456789/14682 Sat, 15 Nov 2025 18:28:19 GMT 2025-11-15T18:28:19Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/15112 Title: The St. Luke`s Hospital Gazette : volume 7 issue 2 Abstract: The editorial presents some observations on the “Times” focusing on the importance of medicine at that time with particular reference to Malta, whereby the prevalent emphasis is placed on the value of gratitude; especially when the knowledge in medicine is passed from the master to the apprentice, so much so that the relation should be a vital one, like that of his own parents. Another prominent feature which is accentuated is the way Malta should show gratitude towards Britain, the Mother Country. In Malta, the editorial sustains, we are indebted to British Medicine, and in this regard, without rejecting our own language, the English language should be given its due importance, since it is the world language of science. The pro-British concept keeps being echoed underlining the crucial link that needs to be fostered, which is essential to increase our knowledge in order to improve our medical learning. Within the “Medical News” section, information is provided about outstanding lectures given by physicians, as well as advancements and new appointments, and obituaries. A scientific “Publications List” by graduates of the Maltese medical school is provided. An Index containing an alphabetical list of the authors and the titles of the articles is also included. Sat, 01 Jan 1972 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/15112 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/15106 Title: Management of the child with spina bifida Authors: Jaccarini, Carol J. Abstract: Meningomyelocele is one of the most important of the congenital anomalies of the spine, with an incidence of about 3 per 1000 live births in Western Europe. After birth the danger of infection is considerable. Also, the neural plaque dries out, with further damage to the nerves in the sac. These infants are therefore dealt with as acute emergencies and are operated within 48 hours (preferably 24 hours) after birth. Other major problems that spina bifida may present to the child are discussed, including hydrocephalus, urinary tract anomalies and orthopedic problems. Paralytic dislocation of the hips is the biggest problem and occurs in about one half of these children. Sat, 01 Jan 1972 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/15106 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/15105 Title: Thyrotoxicosis in pregnancy Authors: Cremona, Vanni Abstract: Thyrotoxicosis is a disease of unknown etiology with a striking genetic or familial incidence. The condition affects women more often than men and is predominantly a disease of the childbearing era. In spite of this it is rarely found in association with pregnancy. Many clinical features are common to pregnancy and to thyrotoxicosis. These include increased cardiac action, accelerated peripheral circulation, and decreased heat tolerance. The effect thyrotoxicosis has on pregnancy, the changes in thyroid function that occur in normal pregnancy and the effect of pregnancy on thyrotoxicosis are hereby discussed. Furthermore, the treatment of thyrotoxicosis during pregnancy is outlined, consisting mainly with antithyroid drugs or by surgery. Sat, 01 Jan 1972 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/15105 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/15024 Title: Some Maltese pharmacists of the past Authors: Borg, Joseph Abstract: Some Maltese pharmacists of the past, dated from the 18th century are outlined. The first mentioned pharmacist is Stanislas Gatt (1744-1811) from Qormi, mostly remembered as the leader of the 5th Municipality (Qormi-Luqa) and the "Sindaco" for Qormi, during the uprising against the French in 1798. Another pharmacist at Zejtun, was Clemente Mifsud Bonnici who took part in the assault against Mdina on the 13th September 1798. The list of pharmacists and relative remarkable information is delineated with some significant details, in particular that of Dr. Philip Zammit (1719-1796), from Zurrieq who as a pharmacist he invented a health-giving salt and an antacidstomach powder which were in great demand in Malta and even in Sicily. The list is concluded with a famous name, Sir Themistocles Zammit (1864-1935) who started his highly varied and successful working life as a pharmacist. He was first employed in a private pharmacy and later at the Central Civil Hospital in Floriana during the cholera epidemic of 1887. He had also attended a special course at the '"Ecole Superieure de Pharmacie" in Paris. Sat, 01 Jan 1972 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/15024 1972-01-01T00:00:00Z