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In this e-learning session Dr. Godfrey Baldacchino describes the presentation and possible causes of acne. Dr. Baldacchino also discusses the various treatment options available for the management of acne, how the decision on which treatment is chosen is made and advice healthcare professionals should give to patients suffering from acne or receiving acne treatment.

Learning Objectives

To improve understanding of acne within healthcare professionals
To guide treatment optimization and the avoidance of management pitfalls

Partner Organisation	Malta Association of Dermatologists and Venereologists
Peer Review	Malta Association of Dermatologists and Venereologists
Accreditation
Medical Association of Malta as representative of UEMO	0.5 Credits
Malta College of Family Doctors	applied for

Release Date:

21st December 2018

Accreditation Valid Until:

21st December 2019

Raynaud’s phenomenon

This is the third episode of a Rheumatology e-Learning Module inspired by the EULAR Campaign 'Don't Delay, Connect Today' and made possible by Association of Arthritis and Rheumatism – Malta (ARAM).

Learning Objectives

1. To improve ability to recognise and diagnose Raynaud's Phenomenon
2. To improve ability to differentiate between Primary and Secondary Raynaud's Phenomenon.
3. To improve ability to counsel and treat patients with Raynaud's Phenomenon.
4. To appreciate when it is appropriate to refer patients with Raynaud's Phenomenon to a Specialist Centre.

Learning Goal

To raise awareness of the need for early diagnosis of Raynaud's phenomenon.
To advise Healthcare Professionals how to counsel and treat patients with Raynaud's Phenomenon
To become familiar with features that would help to differentiate between Primary and Secondary Raynaud's Phenomenon
To guide Healthcare Professionals about when it is appropriate to refer patients with Raynaud's Phenomenon to a Specialist Centre

Partner Organisation

Rheumatology Unit, Mater Dei Hospital

Accreditation Valid Until		8th November 2019
Medical Association of Malta as representative of UEMO		0.5 Credits
Malta College of Family Doctors		applied for

Quiz

Raynaud’s phenomenon

Release Date: November 2018

Disentangling Fibromyalgia

Learning Objectives

To improve understanding of Fibromyalgia, including diagnosis, symptoms and the relationship between the Condition, sleep disturbances and anxiety
To discuss management options; both pharmacological and non-pharmacological including EULAR recommendations
To increase appreciation of the importance of a multidisciplinary support structure in the pro-active management of patients affected by the condition
To review of the latest updated recommendations
To go over the local multidisciplinary shared care fibromyalgia service

After viewing the presentation, the participant should become more confident with diagnosing and managing fibromyalgia

Partner Organisation : Mater Dei Hospital

Accreditation Valid Until		8th November 2019
Medical Association of Malta as representative of UEMO		0.5 Credits
Malta College of Family Doctors		applied for

Release Date: November 2018

Quiz

FibromyalgiaDisentangling Fibromyalgia and Psychological symptoms

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

This is the second episode of a Rheumatology e-Learning Module inspired by the EULAR Campaign 'Don't Delay, Connect Today' and made possible by Association of Arthritis and Rheumatism – Malta (ARAM)

In this eLearning video, Dr Cecilia Mercieca discusses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). JIA is a rare but important condition affecting about 1 in 1000 children. It is an umbrella term for a number of different conditions.

Learning Objectives

• To explain differential diagnosis and improve recognition of distinctive clinical features of JIA
• To increase awareness on the different clinical patterns of the condition
• To emphasize the importance of performing appropriate investigations
• To increase familiarisation with management and with the special considerations which need to be considered when managing young people with JIA

Partner Organisation

European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) and Association of Arthritis and Rheumatism – Malta

Accreditation

Medical Association of Malta as representative of UEMO

0.5 Credits

Malta College of Family Doctors

applied for

About the Video

In this video, Dr Mercieca explains the different clinical presentations as well as the differential diagnoses of JIA. Dr. Mercieca also discusses the importance of taking a full history, performing comprehensive examination and the role of both laboratory and radiological investigations. The various treatment and management options are explained followed by a discussion on management of the transition between adolescence and adulthood.

This video is aimed at the non-Rheumatologist and aims to show that early referral does make a difference in the quality of life of the patient and improves outcomes.

Quiz

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Contributor

Dr Cecilia Mercieca
Consultant Rheumatologist
Mater Dei Hospital

Release Date: 1st November 2018
Accreditation Valid Until: 1st November 2019

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Early Referral of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Disease - Why

Learning Objectives

To recognise and appreciate the burden of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases which are often underestimated
To understand the importance of early referral and diagnosis of rheumatic conditions since early diagnosis equates to better quality of life and improved outcomes.
To develop a structured approach to diagnosis and understand the importance of history and clinical examination.
To understand the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to rheumatic conditions and the role of the family doctor as a key player in the team

Partner Organisation

European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) and Association of Arthritis and Rheumatism – Malta

Accreditation valid until

17th September 2019

Medical Association of Malta as representative of UEMO

0.5 Credits

Malta College of Family Doctors

Applied for

About the Video

This video is aimed at the non-Rheumatologist and aims to make the point that early referral does make a difference in the quality of life and outcomes for the patient, that treatment is available and that we should aim at achieving remission. Dr Frendo discusses the prevalence of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal disease and emphasises the importance of the history and clinical examination in making a diagnosis as well as the use of appropriate investigations when necessary. She stresses that judicious use of investigations is paramount and that the result of any test should be interpreted in the right clinical context. The role of the family doctor as part of the multidisciplinary team is also emphasised during this video.

Quiz

DON'T DELAY - CONNECT TODAY

Contributor

Dr Michela Frendo MD MRCP(UK) - Physician and Rheumatologist

Heart Failure Module – Episode 6

Learning Objectives

This is the sixth and final session in a series dealing with Heart Failure. The aim of this series is to improve the recognition, diagnosis and management of heart failure.

This session will be a panel discussion which will include a Family Doctor, Heart Failure Nurse and Cardiologist specialising in heart failure. Dr Silvio Grixti describes a case of a patient who presented with heart signs and symptoms of heart failure. This is followed by the cardiologists’ appraisal and then the heart failure nurse specialist describes her role in the follow up of these patients in the heart failure clinic. The primary objective of this episode is to help the health care professional better understand the patient journey as experienced in our local scenario. Through a patient example, one will better understand the treatment, monitoring and multi-disciplinary approach a heart failure patient receives upon admission to Mater Dei Hospital and the role the Family Doctor plays inthese patients' journey.

After watching the video, we invite users to log on to www.thesynapse.net/cme and complete a set of short Multiple-Choice Questions and following this download a certificate of participation to earn Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits.

Quiz

Heart Failure – The Family Doctor’s Perspective – Panel Discussion

Accreditation	valid up till 1st November 2019
Medical Association of Malta as representative of UEMO	0.5 Credits
Malta College of Family Doctors	0.5 Credits

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Heart Failure Module – Episode 5

In this Video there are two presentations. Please follow them both before attempting the quiz.

Learning Objectives

This is the fifth in a six-part series dealing with Heart Failure. The aim of this series is to improve the recognition, diagnosis and management of heart failure.

Heart failure frequently coexists with other common medical conditions which may be cardiac or non-cardiac conditions. There are two videos associated with this session. In the first video, Dr Robert Xuereb discusses how cardiac and non-cardiac co morbidities play a role determining the evolution and management of heart failure.

In the second video, Prof Emanuel Farrugia uses a case-based approach to discuss how renal co morbidities affect heart failure and its management.

After watching the videos, we invite users to log on to www.thesynapse.net/cme and complete a set of short Multiple-Choice Questions and following this download a certificate of participation to earn Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits.

Quiz

CASE PRESENTATION

Accreditation	1st October 2019
Medical Association of Malta as representative of UEMO	0.5 Credits
Malta College of Family Doctors	0.5 Credits

Contributor

Dr Robert Xuereb

Cardiologist

Prof. Emanuel Farrugia

Cardiologist

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Heart Failure Module – Episode 4

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This is the fourth in a six-part series dealing with Heart Failure. The aim of this series is to improve the recognition, diagnosis and management of heart failure.

In this edition, Dr Robert Xuereb discusses both the pharmacological and non-pharmacological management of heart failure according to the latest guidelines with particular emphasis to the role of a new class of medications (ARNI) and discusses why and when to use these medications. The primary objective of this episode is to help the health care professional fully understand the treatments and treatment options available to better manage heart failure patients.

Quiz

Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological treatments and interventions

Accreditation valid until

17th September 2019

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Medical Association of Malta as representative of UEMO

0.5 Credits

Malta College of Family Doctors

0.5 Credits

Contributor

Dr Robert Xuereb

Cardiology

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Keep it pumping Series - Episode 3

This is the third in a six-part series dealing with Heart Failure. The aim of this series is to improve the recognition, diagnosis and management of heart failure.

For the first time in a number of years, we now have treatments that improve mortality and morbidity instead of treatments that could basically achieve symptom control. In this edition, Dr Alice Moore explains the recent European Society of Cardiology Guidelines (ESC Guidelines), highlights recent changes in the guidelines and compares with the American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines. Through the example of a patient case, the primary objective of this episode is to help the health care professional understand the rationale behind the treatment approach and the stepwise pharmacological management of heart failure as recommended by ESC and AHA Guidelines.

Quiz

ECS vs AHA Guidelines in the Management of Heart Failure

Accreditation valid until

17th September 2019

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Medical Association of Malta as representative of UEMO

0.5 Credits

Malta College of Family Doctors

0.5 Credits

Contributor

Dr Alice Moore

Cardiology

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Keep it pumping Series - Episode 2

This is the first in a six-part series dealing with Heart Failure. The aim of this series is to improve the recognition, diagnosis and management of heart failure.

This is the second in a six-part series dealing with Heart Failure. The aim of this series is to improve the recognition, diagnosis and management of heart failure.

In this edition, Dr Alex Borg discusses modern modalities of investigation of heart failure in particular the role of echocardiography in the proper diagnosis and classification of the type of heart failure. Dr Borg also discusses laboratory investigations and the role of NT Pro BNP in the diagnosis and monitoring of heart failure. Through the example of a patient case, the primary objective of this episode is to help health care professionals understand and apply necessary first- line and second-line investigations and monitoring requirements for heart failure patients.

Quiz

Heart Failure - Investigations

Accreditation valid until

1st September 2019

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Medical Association of Malta as representative of UEMO

0.5 Credits

Malta College of Family Doctors

0.5 Credits

Contributor

Dr Alexander Borg

Cardiologist

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Keep it pumping Series - Episode 1

This is the first in a six-part series dealing with Heart Failure. The aim of this series is to improve the recognition, diagnosis and management of heart failure.