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  1. Spinal column deformities complicating asthma may lead to respiratory failure

    Article • Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine, January 2024, Mattioli1885

    Dr Martin Balzan

  2. Non invasive ventilators can he used in some cases of NMS

    Article • Cureus, January 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Martin Balzan

  3. Paralysis of one diaphragm may lead to respiratory failure

    Article • Breathe, March 2022, European Respiratory Society (ERS)

    Dr Martin Balzan

  4. Screening hospital patients with CT scan during Covid was not effective

    Article • September 2021, European Respiratory Society (ERS)

    Michael Pace Bardon , Dr Martin Balzan

  5. Mass events were not a good idea during the covid pandemic

    Article • Journal of Community Health, September 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Martin Balzan

  6. Predictors of yearly influenza vaccination in hospitalized and community-based patients

    Article • Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine, August 2018, Mattioli1885

    Dr Martin Balzan

  7. Sensitization to dust mite defines different phenotypes of asthma: A multicenter study

    Article • Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, September 2017, Wiley

    Dr Martin Balzan, Dr. Paolo Colombo

  8. Predictors of correct technique in patients using pressurized metered dose inhalers

    Article • BMC Pulmonary Medicine, February 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Martin Balzan

  9. Do correct steps using pMDI technique with spacer predict no exacerbations of Asthma or COPD?

    Article • September 2016, European Respiratory Society (ERS)

    Dr Martin Balzan

  10. Simulation for medical emergencies

    Article • Advances in Medical Education and Practice, December 2015, Dove Medical Press

    Dr Martin Balzan, Michael Pace Bardon

  11. Trainee feedback of a simulation of an acutely ill patient

    Article • September 2015, European Respiratory Society (ERS)

    Dr Martin Balzan

  12. Predictors of good inhaler technique in asthma and COPD

    Article • September 2015, European Respiratory Society (ERS)

    Dr Martin Balzan, Dr Martin Balzan

  13. Chemical fingerprint of outdoor PM2.5 in Malta

    Article • September 2015, European Respiratory Society (ERS)

    Dr Martin Balzan

  14. e-Learning: are all users in front of the computer all the time?

    Article • Journal of European CME, March 2013, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Martin Balzan

  15. Predictors of seasonal influenza vaccination in chronic asthma

    Article • Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine, January 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Martin Balzan

  16. Usage Patterns of and Feedback on Online E-learning Modules for ‘Common Trunk’ Trainees in Medicine

    Article • Journal of European CME, February 2012, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Martin Balzan

  17. Seasonal Variations in Hospital Admissions for Asthma in Malta

    Article • Journal of Asthma, January 2002, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Martin Balzan

  18. The neuroleptic malignant syndrome: a logical approach to the patient with temperature and rigidity.

    Article • Postgraduate Medical Journal, February 1998, BMJ

    Dr Martin Balzan

  19. Hospitalization of adults for asthma and inhaled corticosteroid use in an island population

    Article • Respiratory Medicine, August 1997, Elsevier

    Dr Martin Balzan

  20. Carbon monoxide poisoning: easy to treat but difficult to recognise.

    Article • Postgraduate Medical Journal, August 1996, BMJ

    Dr Martin Balzan

  21. Paradoxical Autonomic Response to Procyclidine in the Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

    Article • Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences / Journal Canadien des Sciences Neurologiques, August 1995, Cambridge University Press

    Dr Martin Balzan

  22. Unstable angina and exposure to carbon monoxide.

    Article • Postgraduate Medical Journal, October 1994, BMJ

    Dr Martin Balzan

  23. Hypersensitivity vasculitis associated with piperazine therapy

    Article • British Journal of Dermatology, July 1994, Wiley

    Dr Martin Balzan

  24. Intestinal infarction following carbon monoxide poisoning.

    Article • Postgraduate Medical Journal, April 1993, BMJ

    Dr Martin Balzan

  25. Acute renal failure in visceral leishmaniasis treated with sodium stibogluconate

    Article • Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, September 1992, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr Martin Balzan

  26. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome presenting as hyperosmolar non-ketotic diabetic coma

    Article • The British Journal of Psychiatry, August 1992, Royal College of Psychiatrists

    Dr Martin Balzan