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Jigsaw puzzles donated to Mater Dei

Saturday, 9 March 2019, 12:50 Last update: about 8 years ago

40320 Pieces for Puttinu project co-ordinator Steven Galea met up with Mater Dei CEO Ivan Falzon to hand over 10 completed, framed puzzles comprising 1000 pieces each. The project started in December...

What is frostbite? An ER doc explains

Thursday, 7 March 2019, 11:37 Last update: about 8 years ago The Conversation

Frostbite cannot be overcome with a tough mental edge, despite what Kentucky’s governor, Matt Bevin, might believe. As much of the country faces sub-zero temperatures and high wind speeds,...

University offers short course in Marine Biology

Thursday, 7 March 2019, 11:34 Last update: about 8 years ago

The University of Malta's Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, is once again offering a short course in Marine Biology titled Topics in Marine Biology, which will be held between 20 March and 22...

2019 Annual Pharmacy Symposium

Thursday, 7 March 2019, 11:33 Last update: about 8 years ago

The Annual Pharmacy Symposium organised by the Department of Pharmacy of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery is this year being held at the Aula Magna at the University of Malta Valletta Campus...

University of Malta launches Undergraduate Prospectus 2019

Thursday, 7 March 2019, 11:33 Last update: about 8 years ago

The University of Malta has published its Undergraduate Prospectus for the coming academic year, complete with details relating to all the undergraduate courses that the University is offering this...

New menu at The Orchard Restaurant, Naxxar

Thursday, 7 March 2019, 11:31 Last update: about 8 years ago

One of Malta's contemporary restaurants, The Orchard has landed an impressive new menu introducing multiple exquisite flavours. This restaurant is set in the heart of Naxxar and it is known to offer...

Wave of concussion lawsuits to test NCAA's liability

Wednesday, 6 March 2019, 11:35 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

The NCAA is facing more than 300 lawsuits from former college football players who claim their concussions were mistreated, leading to medical problems spanning from headaches to depression and, in...

European Day of Speech and Language Therapy - 6 March 2019

Wednesday, 6 March 2019, 10:52 Last update: about 8 years ago

The European organisation of Speech and Language Therapists (CPLOL) will be celebrating European Day of Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) on 6 March 2019. The aim of this annual event is to raise...

Telemedicine's challenge: Getting patients to click the app

Tuesday, 5 March 2019, 11:32 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Walmart workers can now see a doctor for only $4. The catch? It has to be a virtual visit. The retail giant recently rolled back the $40 price on telemedicine, becoming the latest big company to...

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