Understanding pre-implantation embryo genetic testing
Kurt Sansone explains what pre-implantation genetic testing is and in which scenarios its used 
[EXPLAINER] IVF round 3: Embryo genetic testing and the protocol
Government has formally published the Bill that will usher in a fresh round of changes to the in-vitro fertilisation law. However, the finer details are to be found in a protocol...
‘The stigma of abortion traumatised me as much as the procedure itself’

I met Samantha* to talk about the experience she passed through more than a decade ago, when she underwent an abortion. We sat in silence for a few minutes,...

I met Samantha* to talk about the experience she passed...

Care workers at Mt Carmel forced to take on nursing role despite lack of qualifications

The General Workers Union said care workers hired to feed and wash patients were being forced to watch over those who needed constant supervision

The General Workers Union said care workers hired to feed...

Taking the high road: how big is the case to stop medical cannabis patients from driving?

If doctors take away driving licences from medical marijuana patients, would their ‘caution’ be discriminatory when other patients on other forms...

If doctors take away driving licences from medical...

Health authorities urge travellers to get yellow fever vaccination

The health promotion and infectious disease directorate reminded the public...

The health promotion and infectious disease directorate...

30 medical cannabis patients given prescriptions so far

The Superintendence for Public Health has accepted 30 applications for...

The Superintendence for Public Health has accepted 30...

Psychiatrist in bid for national suicide prevention crisis team

An estimated 5,000 Maltese and Gozitan citizens are affected by mental illness

An estimated 5,000 Maltese and Gozitan citizens are...

One in five born with heart disease stop seeking cure when adults

Lost patients of the heart...

Lost patients of the heart...

Family doctors to get access to patients’ hospital records online

The latest addition to the MyHealth portal gives participating doctors lists of...

The latest addition to the MyHealth portal gives...

Health authorities to invest €3 million in study on people's lifestyle choices

The research will help determine how people's lifestyle impacts their health

The research will help determine how people's lifestyle...

Magħtab Fire: Health Authorities issue warning

Health authorities have advised people who live in the vicinity to close all...

Health authorities have advised people who live in the...

Gay men to be able to donate blood by next February

Health Minister Chris Fearne confirmed that gay people would be able to donate...

Health Minister Chris Fearne confirmed that gay people...

[WATCH] Medical clinics in entertainment hotspots could send wrong message

With more than 20 years’ experience at hospital’s emergency department, clinical chairperson Michael Spiteri talks to MaltaToday about...

With more than 20 years’ experience...

[WATCH] People urged to get vaccinated against measles in fresh drive

The government is offering free measles jabs for Mater Dei workers as health...

The government is offering free measles jabs for Mater Dei...

Get tested for HPV: Dr Valeska Padovese on the importance of getting vaccinated at an early age

Nine things you need to know about Malta’s GU clinic and how to prevent HPV (human papillomavirus) – the most common sexually transmitted infection

Nine things you need to know about Malta’s GU clinic...

Children’s slime product is dangerous, consumers’ authority warns

The consumer affairs authority has ordered the withdrawal from the market of a...

The consumer affairs authority has ordered the withdrawal...

New reception area inaugurated at Karin Grech Hospital

Steward Health Care said it had invested €90,000 in the newly refurbished...

Steward Health Care said it had invested €90,000 in...

Salmonella found in Gozo market eggs

Public advised not to consume eggs from Victoria farm after salmonella was found at plant

Public advised not to consume eggs from Victoria farm after...

Youth mental health service lacks continuity of care

A survey of 211 young people using mental health service shows that the level...

A survey of 211 young people using mental health service...