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Dr. Martin balzanUniversity of Malta Verified email at um.edu.mt Cited by 603 |
Relationship between domestic smoking and metals and rare earth elements concentration in indoor PM2. 5
Cigarette smoke is the main source of indoor chemical and toxic elements. Cadmium (Cd),
Thallium (Tl), Lead (Pb) and Antimony (Sb) are important contributors to smoke-related health …
Thallium (Tl), Lead (Pb) and Antimony (Sb) are important contributors to smoke-related health …
[HTML][HTML] Mass events trigger Malta's second peak after initial successful pandemic suppression
S Cuschieri, M Balzan, C Gauci, S Aguis… - Journal of community …, 2021 - Springer
The second COVID-19 wave is sweeping the globe as restrictions are lifted. Malta, the ‘poster
child of Europe’s COVID-19 first wave success’ also fell victim shortly after it welcomed the …
child of Europe’s COVID-19 first wave success’ also fell victim shortly after it welcomed the …
Indoor air quality in schools of a highly polluted south Mediterranean area
This study aimed at surveying lower secondary schools in southern Italy, in a highly polluted
area. A community close to an industrial area and three villages in rural areas was …
area. A community close to an industrial area and three villages in rural areas was …
Carbon monoxide poisoning: easy to treat but difficult to recognise
MV Balzan, G Agius… - Postgraduate medical …, 1996 - academic.oup.com
Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is a common medical emergency and a frequent cause of
deliberate or accidental death. It can cause acute and chronic central nervous system …
deliberate or accidental death. It can cause acute and chronic central nervous system …
[HTML][HTML] Predictors of correct technique in patients using pressurized metered dose inhalers
K Bartolo, M Balzan, EL Schembri, R Asciak… - BMC pulmonary …, 2017 - Springer
Background Correct inhaler technique is recommended by guidelines for optimum asthma
care. The objective of the study is to determine real life predictors of correct pressurized …
care. The objective of the study is to determine real life predictors of correct pressurized …
Seasonal variations in hospital admissions for asthma in Malta
The seasonality of asthma exacerbations may reflect varying exposure to triggers. This study
retrospectively analyzes the seasonality of asthma hospital admissions, at all ages, in a …
retrospectively analyzes the seasonality of asthma hospital admissions, at all ages, in a …
Sensitization to dust mite defines different phenotypes of asthma: A multicenter study
Background Indoor allergens are risk factors for asthma: Thus, the characterization of indoor
air quality is important for studying environment–health relationships in children. In particular…
air quality is important for studying environment–health relationships in children. In particular…
The neuroleptic malignant syndrome: a logical approach to the patient with temperature and rigidity
MV Balzan - Postgraduate medical journal, 1998 - academic.oup.com
The neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a rare, potentially fatal, adverse reaction to neuroleptic
drugs characterised by severe rigidity, high temperature and autonomic dysfunction. In …
drugs characterised by severe rigidity, high temperature and autonomic dysfunction. In …
WITHDRAWN: Malta tourism losses due to second wave of COVID-19
V Grech, S Cuschieri, M Balzan, P Grech, S Fabri… - 2020 - Elsevier
… Author links open overlay panel Victor Grech a , Sarah Cuschieri b , Martin Balzan c , Peter
Grech d , Stephanie Fabri e , Charmaine Gauci f … WITHDRAWN: Malta tourism losses due to …
Grech d , Stephanie Fabri e , Charmaine Gauci f … WITHDRAWN: Malta tourism losses due to …
Acute renal failure in visceral leishmaniasis treated with sodium stibogluconate.
M Balzan, F Fenech - 1992 - cabidigitallibrary.org
A 53-year-old man in Malta with visceral leishmaniasis was treated with a daily iv dose of
600 mg sodium stibogluconate. Each infusion was followed by nausea and vomiting for 2 h. …
600 mg sodium stibogluconate. Each infusion was followed by nausea and vomiting for 2 h. …