Self-care practices of foundation year doctors in Malta.

Several studies have shown high rates of mental health problems amongst doctors in training worldwide. Self-care has been shown to be protective against burnout and increases subjective wellbeing. This study aims to investigate the self-care practices of foundation year doctors (FYs) in Malta.

Closed loop deep brain stimulation: A systematic scoping review.

Background: At the turn of the 21st century, closed-loop deep brain stimulation (CL-DBS) systems have emerged as promising neuromodulatory treatment strategies, that integrate real-time feedback based on the brain's condition to fine-tune the stimulation being applied. CL-DBS promises numerous advantages over open-loop deep brain stimulation (OL-DBS) systems. However, no up-to-date review articles are available which characterise the clinical outcomes of CL-DBS therapy.

Knowledge gaps of medical and pharmacy students with respect to performance enhancing drugs in sport: a pilot study.

Background: Central to the work of medical and pharmacy practitioners is the provision of pharmaceutical support for patients, who may also be competitive athletes. This study aimed to assess the knowledge gaps of medical and pharmacy students at the University of Malta regarding World Anti-Doping Code and the Prohibited List.

Methods: All medical and pharmacy students studying at the University of Malta were invited to participate in an online questionnaire devised by the research team.

Attitudes of Medical Students in Malta Toward Psychiatry and Mental Illness.

Objective: The study aimed to explore the attitudes of medical students in Malta toward psychiatry and mental illness. It looked at the effect of sex, clinical exposure, and experience with mental illness on students' attitudes.

Methods: A questionnaire containing the ATP 30 and MICA-2 scales was distributed to all medical students in Malta in a cross-sectional study.