/library/oar/handle/123456789/44850 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 21:12:29 GMT 2025-11-06T21:12:29Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/45387 Title: Occupational therapy in local psychosocial practice Authors: Galea, Catherine Abstract: Man is an active being whose development is influenced by the use of purposeful activity. Life is a process of continuous adaptation which brings about a change in function, and which promotes social and self-actualization. Occupational Therapy is based on the belief that purposeful activity, including its interpersonal and environmental components, may be used to prevent and mitigate dysfunction. Mental illness is unfortunately highly stigmatised, however with a combined effort to ease the suffering and empower maximal potential, modern day society may gradually become more tolerant and willing to support and appreciate efforts made by the individual who is experiencing psychiatric problems. Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/45387 2007-11-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/45386 Title: Update on avian and seasonal influenza : november 2007 Abstract: During the period 20 May to 15 Sep 2007, a total of 21 human cases of avian influenza A (H5N1) infection were reported to WHO from four countries (China, Egypt, Indonesia, and Vietnam), the case fatality rate was 67 percent. Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/45386 2007-11-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/45337 Title: Unravelling the tangle of genetic testing : part 3 Authors: Scerri, Christian A. Abstract: The referring physician (either the primary physician or the specialist) are usually the first to suspect the genetic basis of the condition. Though the differential diagnosis would thus have already been performed, this would usually result in either a possible number of suspect genes or a number of possible mutations within a gene and in most conditions, both of these possibilities. Thus the clinical geneticist has to further dissect the signs and symptoms of the disease so as to focus on the most probable candidate gene. Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/45337 2007-11-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/45336 Title: The past, present and future of herbal medicine Authors: Attard, Everaldo Abstract: Herbal medicines are well sought by the general public worldwide. Since these products have significant pharmacological activity, and thus potential adverse effects and drug interactions, healthcare professionals must be familiar with this therapeutic modality. This article gives an account of the origins of herbal medicines and their transformation into modern medicine. It also highlights what knowledge should be required by the healthcare professional to deal with the ever increasing number of interested consumers. Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/45336 2007-11-01T00:00:00Z