Prof. C. Savona-Ventura

A: Reports

1. Savona-Ventura C, Borg-Galea C. A comparative study in methods of oestriol estimation in Pregnant women. Report prepared for the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Karin Grech Hospital, Malta, 1984, +7p.

2. Grech ES, Savona-Ventura C, Micallef Hawkes L. Annual Clinical Report 1984: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. St. Luke's Hospital, Malta, 1985, +27p.

3. Savona-Ventura C. The Role of External Cephalic Version in modern obstetrics. Accr.Cert.Obs-Gyn dissertation: Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium, 1985

4. Savona-Ventura, C. Case Book presented for the M.R.C.O.G.. M.R.C.O.G. Case Book: RoyalCollege of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London, 1985, +284p.

5. Savona-Ventura, C. Perinatal mortality in the Maltese Islands. Obstetric Long Commentary. In: Savona-Ventura, C. Case Book presented for the M.R.C.O.G.. M.R.C.O.G. Case Book: Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London, 1985, p.137-155

6. Savona-Ventura, C. Endometrial adenocarcinoma in the Maltese population: An epidemiological study. Gynaecology Long Commentary. In: Savona-Ventura, C. Case Book presented for the M.R.C.O.G. M.R.C.O.G. Case Book: Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London, 1985, p.264-284

7. Grech ES, Savona-Ventura C. Annual clinical report 1985: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology . St. Luke's Hospital, Malta, 1986, +35p.

8. Grech ES, Savona-Ventura C. Annual Clinical Report 1986: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology: Karin Grech Hospital, Malta. The University of Malta, Malta, 1987, +61p.

9. Lind T, Philips PR, Sutherland HW, Hadden D, Fuhrmann K, Philips PR, Bellmann O, Molsted-Pedersen L, Kuhl C, Maresh MJA, Grech ES, Savona-Ventura C, Hatem M, Pollak A, Drazancic A. A multicentre trial of the response to the 75g oGTT during pregnancy. MRC, Newcastle, 1987, +24p.

10. Grech ES, Savona-Ventura C. The Obstetric and Gynaecological services in the Maltese Islands - 1987. Malta, 1988, +91p.

11. Savona-Ventura C. Memorandum on the implementation of a free general practitioner service. Report submitted to Department of Health, Malta, 1988, +3p.

12. Savona-Ventura C. Pharmacological measures to prevent postoperative urinary retention - A prospective study. Report Craig Memorial Research Scholarship, 1989, +20p.

13. Savona-Ventura C. Caesarean section in obstetric practice - Role and value in modern times. Report awarded the BMA(Malta):BUPA Medical Research Project Grant, 1991, +28p.

14. Savona-Ventura C. Anaemia in the Maltese Islands. Technical Report submitted to the Malta Case Study for the International Conference on Nutrition in Malta. Department of Health, Malta, 1992. Summarised in: Food & Health in Malta - A situation analysis and proposals for action. Bellizzi M., Agius Muscat H., Galea G., eds. Department of Health, Malta, 1993, p.38-39

15. Savona-Ventura C. Diabetes in Pregnancy. Technical Report submitted to the Malta Case Study for the International Conference on Nutrition in Malta. Department of Health, Malta, 1992. Summarised in: Food & Health in Malta - A situation analysis and proposals for action. Bellizzi M., Agius Muscat H., Galea G., eds. Department of Health, Malta, 1993, p.18-19

16. M.C.O.G. Council (inc. Savona-Ventura C.) Recommendations for ethical Guidelines in Human Artificial Procreation. Malta College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, Malta, 1994, +9p.

17. Savona-Ventura C. The clinical significance of gestational impaired glucose tolerance in the Maltese population. D.Sc.Med thesis: National Research Institute of Mother and Child, Warsaw, 1997, +160p.

18. Savona-Ventura C, Azzopardi J. Guidelines: Screening for Diabetes Mellitus & I.G.T. during pregnancy. St. Luke’s Teaching Hospital, Malta, 1998, +4p.

19. Savona-Ventura C, Azzopardi J. Pregnancy Diabetes Clinic - Antenatal Management Protocol. Department of Health, Malta, 1998, +4p.

20. Savona-Ventura C, Azzopardi J, Ellul A, Sant R. Annual Report 1998 - Pregnancy Diabetes Joint Clinic. Department of Health, Malta, 1999, +5p.

21. Savona-Ventura C. Annual Report 1999 – Diabetic Pregnancy Joint Clinic, St. Luke’s teaching Hospital, Malta. DPJC, Malta, 2000, +17p.

22. H.M.C. (incl. Savona-Ventura C). Organisational Communication Network System and Organogram. Policy Document. Hospital Management Committee, Malta, 2000, +16p.

23. Savona-Ventura C. Annual Report 2000 – Diabetic Pregnancy Joint Clinic, St. Luke’s teaching Hospital, Malta. DPJC, Malta, 2001, +17p.

24. H.M.C. (incl. Savona-Ventura C). Patients' Charter of Rights and Responsibilities. Hospital Management Committee, Malta, 2001, +8p.

25. Savona-Ventura C. Annual Report 2001 – Diabetic Pregnancy Joint Clinic, St. Luke’s teaching Hospital, Malta. DPJC, Malta, 2002, +20p.

26. Savona-Ventura C. Annual Report 2002 – Diabetic Pregnancy Joint Clinic, St. Luke’s teaching Hospital, Malta. DPJC, Malta, 2003, +22p.

27. Savona-Ventura C. Diabetes in Pregnancy: A Clinical Audit of cases delivered in the Maltese Islands during 1999-2001. Report presented for the DOH Merit Award 2001. DPJC, Malta, 2002, +23p

28. Savona-Ventura C. The Problems of increasing Sexuality in the Maltese Islands. Report presented for the DOH Merit Award 2001. Malta, 2002, +24p.

29. Savona-Ventura C. The clinical significance of borderline oGTT in pregnancy. Report presented for the DOH Merit Award 2002 – No. 08/03. Malta, 2003, +3p.

30. Savona-Ventura C. Pregnancy in Maltese drug abusers – a socio-biological study. Report presented for the DOH Merit Award 2002 – No. 09/03. Malta, 2003, +4p.

31. Savona-Ventura C. Secular trends in Obstetric Practice in Malta. Report presented for the DOH Merit Award 2003 – No. 05/04. DPJC, Malta, 2004, +3p

32. Savona-Ventura C. Puerperal Sepsis in the Maltese Islands in the last century. Report presented for the DOH Merit Award 2003 – No. 04/04. Malta, 2004, +5p.

33. Savona-Ventura C. Preliminary Annual Report 2003 – Diabetic Pregnancy Joint Clinic, St. Luke’s teaching Hospital, Malta. DPJC, Malta, 2004, +14p.

34. Savona-Ventura C. Short-term obstetric outcomes in obese Maltese women. Report presented for the DOH Merit Award 2004 – No. 80/05. DPJC, Malta, 2005, +5p

35. Savona-Ventura C. Animal-related injuries relevant to the Maltese Islands. CDRom presented for the DOH Merit Award 2004 – No. 79/05. SRG-SLC, Malta, 2005

36. Savona-Ventura C. Epidemiological aspects of Influenza epidemics in the Maltese Islands – a historical study. Report presented for the DOH Merit Award 2005 – No. 04/06. DPJC, Malta, 2006, +8p

37. Savona-Ventura C, Vella A, Zammit K. Temporal trends in Multiple pregnancy rates in the Maltese Islands. Report presented for the DOH Merit Award 2005 – No. 03/06. DPJC, Malta, 2006, +6p

38. Savona-Ventura C, Zammit K, Grima S, Ellul A, Gatt, M. Diabetes in Pregnancy. A Clinical audit of of cases delivered in the Maltese Islands during 1999-2004. Report presented for the DOH Merit Award 2006 – No. 18/07. DPJC, Malta, 2007, +5p

39. Savona-Ventura C, Gatt M, Zammit K, Grima S. Multiple pregnancy outcomes in the Maltese Islands: 2000-2004. Report presented for the DOH Merit Award 2006 – No. 19/07. DPJC, Malta, 2007, +6p

1. Grech ES, Savona-Ventura C. Abnormal Glucose metabolism in the Maltese pregnant population. Abstracts: XVI Annual Meeting of the Diabetic Pregnancy Study Group, Malta 20-22nd September 1985, University Press, Malta, 1985 p.6

2. Grech ES, Savona-Ventura C, eds. Abstracts: XVI Annual Meeting of the Diabetic Pregnancy Study Group, Malta 20-22nd September 1985, University Press, Malta, 1985, +77p.

3. Grech ES, Savona-Ventura C. Analysis of perinatal deaths occurring in Malta. In Mortalita e Morbosita Perinatale. Zichella L, Santora A, Valente M, eds. Monduzzi, Bologna, 1986, p.105-114

4. Savona-Ventura C, Grech ES, eds. Proceedings: European Study Group for the Social Aspects of Human Reproduction, Vth Annual Meeting, Malta September 1987. Government Press, Malta, 1988, +159p.

5. Savona-Ventura C, Grech ES. Teenage pregnancies in the Maltese Islands. Proc.:E.S.S.A.R. Vth Annual meeting, Malta, September 1987. Government Press, Malta, 1988, p.26-40

6. Savona-Ventura C, Grech ES. Risk factors in elderly obstetric patients. Proc.:E.S.S.A.R. Vth Annual meeting, Malta, September 1987. Government Press, Malta, 1988, p.41-54

7. Savona-Ventura C, Micallef I, Grech ES. Trends in maternal mortality and morbidity in the Maltese Islands. Proc.:E.S.S.A.R. Vth Annual meeting, Malta, September 1987. Government Press, Malta, 1988, p.109-118

8. Grech ES, Savona-Ventura C, Fenech Gonzi P. The Computerisation of Obstetric data. Proc.:E.S.S.A.R. Vth Annual meeting, Malta, September 1987. Government Press, Malta, 1988, p.134-140

9. MacGillvary I (moderator), Savona-Ventura C (rapporteur). Proceedings ESSAR Workshop: "Having a baby in Europe". Proc.:E.S.S.A.R. Vth Annual meeting, Malta, September 1987. Government Press, Malta, 1988, p.147-159

10. Grech ES, Savona-Ventura C. Obstetric performance in overweight patients: A pilot study. Abstracts: E.S.S.A.R. VIth Annual meeting, Lyon (France), September 1988. INSERM, Lyon, 1988, p.13

11. Savona-Ventura C, Grech ES. Social attitudes towards breastfeeding in Malta. Abstracts: E.S.S.A.R. Vith Annual meeting, Lyon (France), September 1988. INSERM, Lyon, 1988, p.24-25

12. Lind T, Philips PR, Sutherland HW, Molsted-Pedersen L, Kuhl C, Drazancic A, Maresh M, Hatem M, Pollak A, Hadden DR, Bellmann O, Grech ES, Savona-Ventura C, Fuhrmann K. A prospective multicentre study to determine the influence of pregnancy upon the 75-g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). In Carbohydrate metabolism in pregnancy and the newborn - IV. Sutherland HW, Stowers JM, Pearson DWM, eds. Springer-Verlag, Berlin, 1989, p.209-226

13. Savona-Ventura C, Grech ES. Computerization of obstetric data. Abstracts: Ist Maltese Medical School Conference, Malta, December 1989. University of Malta, Malta, 1989, p.35

14. Savona-Ventura C, Grech ES. Pregnant women and Drugs: Malta. Abstracts: Workshop on Pregnant Women and Drugs. Bergamo, Italy, June 1991. Istituto Richerche Farmacologiche 'Mario Negri', Milano, 1991

15. Savona-Ventura C, Schranz AG. Metabolic alterations in gestational I.G.T. Abstracts: 1st Malta College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Scientific Meeting. Malta, December 1991. M.C.O.G., Malta, 1991, p.12

16. Savona-Ventura C, Sammut M, Sammut C. Systemic analgesia in labour. Abstracts: 1st Malta College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Scientific Meeting. Malta, December 1991. M.C.O.G., Malta, 1991, p.12

17. Saliba I, Savona-Ventura C. An assessment of the effectiveness of pharmacological agents used in decreasing post-operative urinary retention following vaginal surgery. Abstracts: 1st Malta College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Scientific Meeting. Malta, December 1991. M.C.O.G., Malta, 1991, p.23

18. Savona-Ventura C. Ethical issues in AIDS Screening - Introduction: Why Screen? Proceedings: Union of Government Medical Doctors Seminar "Screening for Blood Transmissible disease". Malta, January 1992. U.G.M.D., Malta, 1992, p.2-6

19. Savona-Ventura C. Questionnaire Survey: Attitudes towards routine screening of patients presenting for high risk management. Proceedings: Union of Government Medical Doctors Seminar "Screening for Blood Transmissible disease". Malta, January 1992. U.G.M.D., Malta, 1992, p.33-41

20. Savona-Ventura C, ed. Proceedings: Union of Government Medical Doctors Seminar "Screening for Blood Transmissible disease". Malta, January 1992. U.G.M.D., Malta, 1992, +41p.

21. Savona-Ventura C, Schranz A. Metabolic alterations in Gestational I.G.T. Abstracts: 26th British Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Manchester, 7-10th July 1992. R.C.O.G., London, 1992, p.459

22. Savona-Ventura C, C.G.D.U.P. Drug Use in Pregnancy: An intercontinental co-operative study. Abstracts: 26th British Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Manchester, 7-10th July 1992. R.C.O.G., London, 1992, p.458

23. Saliba I, Savona-Ventura C, Bonello F. The role of pharmacological agents in decreasing urinary retention post-vaginal surgery. A Prospective randomised study. Abstracts: 26th British Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Manchester, 7-10th July 1992. R.C.O.G., London, 1992, p.456

24. Savona-Ventura C. Long term morbidity of previous Caesarean Sections. Abstracts: 2nd Maltese Medical School Conference, 19-22nd November 1992, Medical School, Malta, 1992, p.71

25. Zammit A, Savona-Ventura C. Haematinic use in pregnancy. Abstracts: 2nd Maltese Medical School Conference, 19-22nd November 1992, Medical School, Malta, 1992, p.78

26. Savona-Ventura C, Sammut M, Ducoffre G, Claeys F. Chronic lead exposure and pregnancy. Abstracts: 2nd Maltese Medical School Conference, 19-22nd November 1992, Medical School, Malta, 1992, p.71

27. Savona-Ventura C. Prescribing in Maltese Pregnant women. Abstracts: 2nd Maltese Medical School Conference, 19-22nd November 1992, Medical School, Malta, 1992, p.69

28. Saliba I, Savona-Ventura C, Bonello F. The role of pharmacological agents in decreasing urinary retention past-vaginal surgery. A prospective randomised study. Abstracts: 2nd Maltese Medical School Conference, 19-22nd November 1992, Medical School, Malta, 1992, p.68

29. Savona-Ventura C, Savona-Ventura M. Teenage reproduction. Abstracts: 2nd Maltese Medical School Conference, 19-22nd November 1992, Medical School, Malta, 1992, p.71

30. Vella A, Brincat M, Zammit A, Micallef M, Savona-Ventura C. Simple urodynamic testing to assess stress incontinence before and after surgical correction. Abstracts: 2nd International Scientific Meeting R.C.O.G., 7-10th September 1993, R.C.O.G., Hong Kong, 1993, p.130

31. Scerri AP, Savona-Ventura C, Farrugia M. Birth Weight discordancy in twins. Abstracts: Joint Obstetric and Gynaecology Meeting M.C.O.G./B.M.O.G.S., 6-7th May 1994, M.C.O.G., Malta, 1994, p.8

32. Schranz A, Savona-Ventura C, Gauci H. The Long-term significance of gestational Impaired Glucose Tolerance. Abstracts: Joint Obstetric and Gynaecology Meeting M.C.O.G./B.M.O.G.S., 6-7th May 1994, M.C.O.G., Malta, 1994, p.32

33. Grech VE, Savona-Ventura C. Mortality from congenital heart disease in the Maltese Islands. Abstracts: Third Maltese Medical School Conference, December 1995, University of Malta, Malta, 1995, p.68-69

34. El Nahhal K, Savona-Ventura C, Bonello F. The role of antibiotic prophylaxis in gynaecological surgery. Abstracts: Third Maltese Medical School Conference, December 1995, University of Malta, Malta, 1995, p.72-73

35. Savona-Ventura C, El Nahhal K. Obesity and its obstetric implications. Abstracts: Third Maltese Medical School Conference, December 1995, University of Malta, Malta, 1995, p.59

36. Savona-Ventura C, Sammut M, Licari L, Vassallo A. Blood lead levels in pregnant women and the neonate. Abstracts: Joint Seminar in Paediatrics and Obstetrics & Gynaecology, November 1996, MCOG, Malta, 1996, p.35

37. Sciberras C, Mano J, Savona-Ventura C, Pace Axiaq R. Risk factors for cerebral palsy in Malta. Abstracts: Joint Seminar in Paediatrics and Obstetrics & Gynaecology, November 1996, MCOG, Malta, 1996, p.37

38. Savona-Ventura C. Expectations from the Ministries of Health in Diabetes Care. Implementation of the St. Vincent Working Groups. Meeting of the Working Group Convenors, Malta, 13-15th March 1998. [HVR RPT MTA WG Proc_A.doc] WHO-Euro/IDF-Euro, Denmark, 1998, p.34-35

39 Savona-Ventura C, Janulova L. The Computerization of Maternity Information in a Small Island Community - The Malta Experience 1981-1997. Handout: Vth Workshop “Quality Development in Perinatal Care” organized by the W.H.O., 29-31st October 1998, +6p.

40. Grech V, Vassallo Agius P, Savona-Ventura C. Declining Male births in Malta. Abstracts: Fourth Maltese Medical School Conference, March 1999, University of Malta, Malta, 1999, p.148

41. Marsal K, Savona-Ventura C. Experiences using the PAD, BIS, and other data collection tools. Quality Development in Perinatal Care: The OBSQID Project. Report on the Fifth WHO Workshop, Israel, 29th October – 1st November 1998. [EUR/ICP/QCPH 03.02.03(B)] WHO-Euro, Denmark, 1999, p.28-30

42. Savona-Ventura C. Metabolic effects on Infants born to mothers with G-IGT. A pilot study. Abstracts: XXXII Annual Meeting of the Diabetic Pregnancy Study Group of the EASD, Israel 21-24th September 2000, DPSG, Israel, 2000, p.35

43. Savona-Ventura C (moderator). Working Groups: Implementation of proposed satellite activities. Working group 2: Multiple pregnancy. Quality Development in Perinatal Care: The OBSQID Project. Report on a WHO Meeting, Oporto, Portugal, 23-24th June 2000. [EUR/00/5016725] WHO-Euro, Denmark, 2000, p.18-20

44. Drengsted Nielsen S, Savona-Ventura C. Violence and pregnancy - interim results of a comparative study. Quality Development in Perinatal Care: The OBSQID Project. Report on a WHO Meeting, Oporto, Portugal, 23-24th June 2000. [EUR/00/5016725] WHO-Euro, Denmark, 2000, p.26-28

45. Janulova L, Savona-Ventura C. Experiences in data collection and comparison to improve the quality of perinatal care: progress and implementation reports - Malta. p.21-26. Quality Development in Perinatal Care: The OBSQID Project. Report of the Seventh WHO Workshop, Budapest, Hungary 2-3 November 2001, WHO, Copenhagen 2002, p.21-26

46. Savona-Ventura C. What Strategy and Information System for the OBSQID Project for implementation at National or local level? Quality Development in Perinatal Care: The OBSQID Project. Report of the Seventh WHO Workshop, Budapest, Hungary 2-3 November 2001, WHO, Copenhagen 2002, p.58-60

47. Savona-Ventura C, Chircop M. Birth Weight influence on the subsequent development of gestational Diabetes Mellitus. Journal of Maternal-fetal & Neonatal Medicine 2002, 11(suppl.1):56

48. Savona-Ventura C, Schranz A.G. Long-term significance of mild gestational diabetes mellitus - a longitudinal study. Journal of Maternal-fetal & Neonatal Medicine 2002, 11(suppl.1):156

49. Savona-Ventura C, Chircop M. Birth Weight influence on the subsequent development of gestational Diabetes Mellitus in a Central Mediterranean population. Program and Abstract Book. Diabetic Pregnancy Study Group of the ESAD 34th Annual Meeting, September 5-8, 2002, Balatonfured, Hungary. DPSG, Hungary 2002, p.44

50. Savona-Ventura C. Thrifty Phenotype. West Indian Medical Journal 2003, 52(suppl.2):p.18-19

51. Savona-Ventura C. Infection Control before Antibiotics: the case of Puerperal Sepsis control in the Maltese Islands. Book of Abstracts - Fourth Congress of the International Federation of Infection Control, 9-12th November 2003, Malta, p.2

52. Savona-Ventura C, Chircop M, Ellul A, Azzopardi J, Janulova L. The outcome of diabetic pregnancies in the Maltese Islands. Malta Medical Journal 2003, 15(2 suppl):p.33

53. Grech V, Vassallo-Agius P, Savona-Ventura C. Geographical differences in male:female ratios at birth. Malta Medical Journal 2003, 15(2 suppl):p.47

54. Savona-Ventura C, Hodd M, Chen R. The WHO DPAD Study: Maltese participation and comparison of data on diabetic pregnancies. Malta Medical Journal 2003, 15(2 suppl):p.70-71

55. Savona-Ventura C, Chircop M. The threshold criteria for the 75g oral glucose tolerance test in pregnancy and short-term adverse pregnancy outcomes. Malta Medical Journal 2003, 15(2 suppl):p.71

56. Savona-Ventura C. Pregnancy in Maltese drug-abusers: a socio-biological study. Malta Medical Journal 2003, 15(2 suppl):p.71

57. Grech V, Savona-Ventura C, Agius-Muscat H, Janulova L. Seasonality of births is associated with seasonality of marriages in Malta. Malta Medical Journal 2003, 15(2 suppl):p.81

58. Savona-Ventura C, Chircop M. The significant thresholds for the 75g oGTT in pregnancy. Program and Abstract Book. Diabetic Pregnancy Study Group of the ESAD 36th Annual Meeting, September 9-12, 2005, Luso, Portugal. DPSG, Portugal 2004, p.82

59. Savona-Ventura C, Chircop M, Janulova L. Birth Weight correlates in a Mediterranean Island community. Program and Abstract Book. Diabetic Pregnancy Study Group of the ESAD 36th Annual Meeting, September 9-12, 2005, Luso, Portugal. DPSG, Portugal 2004, p.77

60. Savona-Ventura C. Temporal trends in pregnancy outcome of Maltese diabetic patients. Program and Abstract Book. Diabetic Pregnancy Study Group of the ESAD 37th Annual Meeting, September 15-18, 2005, Myconos Is, Greece. DPSG, Greece 2005, p.79

61. Savona-Ventura C, Gatt M. Short-term obstetric outcome in obese Maltese women. Program and Abstract Book. Diabetic Pregnancy Study Group of the ESAD 37th Annual Meeting, September 15-18, 2005, Myconos Is, Greece. DPSG, Greece 2005, p.80

62. Grech V, Attard Montalto S, Savona-Ventura C. Declining birth rates and social factors – implications for paediatric private practice. Malta Medical Journal, 2006, 18(suppl.):p.24

63. Savona-Ventura C, Zammit K, Vella A. Temporal trends in multiple pregnancy rates in the Maltese Islands. Malta Medical Journal, 2006, 18(suppl.):p.66

64. Savona-Ventura C, Gatt M. Short-term obstetric outcomes in obese Maltese women. Malta Medical Journal, 2006, 18(suppl.):p.66

65. Savona-Ventura C, Zammit K, Grima S, Gatt M. Multiple pregnancy outcomes in the Maltese Islands: 2000-2004. Malta Medical Journal, 2006, 18(suppl.):p.66

66. Savona-Ventura C, Zammit K, Grima S, Ellul A, Gatt M. Pregnancy outcome in diabetic mothers: 1999-2004. Malta Medical Journal, 2006, 18(suppl.):p.66

67. Zammit K, Savona-Ventura C, Vella S. Starvation and the development of the Metabolic Syndrome. Malta Medical Journal, 2006, 18(suppl.):p.66

68. Savona-Ventura C, Zammit K, Vella S. Starvation and the development of the Metabolic Syndrome. Program and Abstracts – 4th International Symposium on Diabetes and pregnancy March 29-31, 2007, Istanbul, Turkey. Turkey, 2007, p.32

69. Savona-Ventura C, Zammit K, Vella S. Starvation and the development of the Metabolic Syndrome. Scientific Programme & abstracts. 10th Meeting for the Mediterranean Group for the Study of Diabetes, April 26-29, 2007, Istanbul, Turkey. Turkey, 2007, p.32

70. C. Savona-Ventura. The thrifty phenotype in the Maltese. Program and Abstract Book. Diabetic Pregnancy Study Group of the ESAD 39th Annual Meeting, September 21-24, 2007, Ibiza Is, Spain. DPSG, Spain 2007, pp.39

71. C. Savona-Ventura. Adverse pregnancy outcomes by different OGTT thresholds. Program and Abstract Book. Diabetic Pregnancy Study Group of the ESAD 39th Annual Meeting, September 21-24, 2007, Ibiza Is, Spain. DPSG, Spain 2007, pp.58

1. Bailey M, Zarb M, Savona-Ventura C. Worldwide and local epidemiology of diabetes mellitus. Chestpiece 1979; 5:7-15

3. Savona-Ventura C. Hereditary spherocytosis with haemolytic crisis during pregnancy. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 1982; 22:50-53

5. Grech ES, Silva LJP, Savona-Ventura C. Homozygous Beta Thalassaemia and pregnancy. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 1984; 24:45-48

6. Silva LJP, Savona-Ventura C. A study of uterine fibromyomas. Medi-scope 1984; 5:16-20

7. Savona-Ventura C. The use of analgesia and anaesthesia during labour at St. Luke's Hospital, Malta. Acta Anaes Melit 1984; 2:63-68

8. Savona-Ventura C, Grech ES. Perinatal mortality in the Maltese Islands. International Journal of Gynaecology & Obstetrics 1985; 23:25-30

9. Savona-Ventura C. Labial adhesions in postmenopausal women with hip joint disease. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 1985; 25:303-304

11. Savona-Ventura C. The role of external cephalic version in modern obstetrics. Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey 1986; 41:393-400

12. Savona-Ventura C, Grech ES. Endometrial adenocarcinoma in the Maltese population - An epidemiological study. European Journal of Gynaecologic Oncology 1986; 7(3):209-217

13. Savona-Ventura C, Grech ES. Abnormal glucose metabolism in the Maltese pregnant population. Diabetologica Croatica 1986; 15-3:127-134

14. Savona-Ventura C. Maternal mortality and the postpartum interval. British Medical Journal 1986; 293:205-206

16. Savona-Ventura C, Grech ES. Maternal mortality in the Maltese Islands. International Journal of Gynaecology & Obstetrics 1987; 25:283-290

17. Savona-Ventura C. Amniocentesis for fetal maturity. Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey 1987; 42:717-723

18. Savona-Ventura C. Male Subfertility - 2: Laboratory Investigations. Medi-scope 1987; 11:11-14

19. Savona-Ventura C, Grech ES. Multiple pregnancy in the Maltese population. International Journal of Gynaecology & Obstetrics 1988; 26:41-50

20. Savona-Ventura C. Precautions before prescribing the pill. Malta Prescribers Review 1988; 7:2-3

21. Savona-Ventura C, Grech ES, Zieba A. Anti-Co3 and severe hemolytic disease of the newborn. Obstetrics & Gynecology 1989; 73(5):870-872

22. Savona-Ventura C. Male Subfertility - 3. Therapeutic approaches. Medi-scope 1989; 12:10-13

23. Savona-Ventura C. Rational prescribing of oral contraceptives. Medi-scope 1989; 13:23-26

24. Collaborative Group on Drug Use in Pregnancy (incl. Savona-Ventura C) Drug Use in Pregnancy: A Preliminary Report of the International Co-operative Drug Utilization Study. Pharmaceutisch Weekblad 1990; 12(2):75-78

25. Savona-Ventura C, Grech ES. Risks in pregnant teenagers. International Journal of Gynaecology & Obstetrics 1990; 32(1):7-13

26. Savona-Ventura C, Grech ES, Grech A, Fenech-Gonzi P. Computerization of data: a person-based medical record system. International Journal of Gynaecology & Obstetrics 1990; 32:247-254

27. Savona-Ventura C, Grech ES. Infant feeding in Malta. Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynaecology 1990; 11:107-117

28. Savona-Ventura C, Grech ES. Collaborative Group on Drug Use in Pregnancy. International Cooperative Study on Drug Use in Pregnancy: Results from Malta. Maltese Medical Journal 1990; II(2):7-11

29. Savona-Ventura C, Grech ES. Pregnancy complications in thalassaemia patients. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 1991; 11:175-176

30. Savona-Ventura C, Grech ES, Saliba I. Pharmacological measures to prevent postoperative urinary retention; a prospective randomized study. European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology 1991; 41:225-229

31. Savona-Ventura C, Sammut M, Sammut C. Pethidine blood concentrations at time of birth. International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics 1991; 36(2):103-107

32. Collaborative Group on Drug Use in Pregnancy (incl. Savona-Ventura C.). An international survey on drug utilization during pregnancy. International Journal of Risk & Safety in Medicine 1991, 2:345-350; 1992, 3:49-52.

33. Schranz A, Savona-Ventura C. Gestational IGT in Malta. Mediterranean Group for the Study of Diabetes Bulletin 1991,4(2):9-13

34. Savona-Ventura C, Zammit A. Higher order multiple births in the Maltese population. Maltese Medical Journal 1992, 4(1):11-17

35. C.G.D.U.P. (incl. Savona-Ventura C). Medication during pregnancy: an intercontinental cooperative study. International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics 1992, 39:185-196

36. Savona-Ventura C. Caesarean section in Obstetric practice of developing southern Mediterranean island. International Journal of Risk & Safety in Medicine 1992, 3:271-282.

37. Savona-Ventura C. AIDS in obstetric practice. Midwives Journal 1993, 1:16-18

38. Savona-Ventura C. Illegitimacy in a Roman Catholic Mediterranean Community. Planned Parenthood in Europe 1993, 22(2):30-32

39. Savona-Ventura C, Collaborative Group on Drug Use in Pregnancy. Drug usage in Maltese pregnant women. Midwives Journal 1993, 2:10-19

40. Marchetti E, Romero M, Bonati M, Tognoni G, C.G.D.U.P. (incl. Savona-Ventura C). Use of psychotropic drugs during pregnancy: A report of the International Co-operative drug use in pregnancy (DUP) study. European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 1993, 5:495-501

41. Schranz A, Savona-Ventura C. Metabolic alterations in gestational IGT. Diabetologica Croatica 1993, 22-3:55-59

42. Savona-Ventura C. Anaemia in the Maltese Islands. It-Tabib tal-familja: Journal of the Malta College Family Doctors 1993, 5:12-16

43. Savona-Ventura C, Bonello F. Beta-thalassaemia syndromes and pregnancy. Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey 1994; 49(2):129-137

44. Savona-Ventura C, Sammut M, Ducoffre G, Claeys F. Chronic lead exposure and pregnancy. International Journal of Risk & Safety in Medicine 1994; 6:25-33

45. Savona-Ventura C. Family planning in a Roman Catholic community. Planned Parenthood in Europe 1995; 24(1):20-22

46. El Nahhal K, Savona-Ventura C. Obesity and its obstetric implications. International Journal of Risk & Safety in Medicine, 1996; 8:141-147

47. Savona-Ventura C. Cervical Carcinoma in the Maltese population. Health Information News, 1996; 3:1-2,5

48. Savona-Ventura C. Metabolic adjustments in pregnancy. It-Tabib tal-familja: Journal of the Malta College of Family Doctors, 1996, 11:15-18

49. Savona-Ventura C, Grech V. Congenital malformations in a central Mediterranean island. International Journal of Risk & Safety in Medicine, 1997, 10:31-39

50. Grech V, Savona-Ventura C, Attard-Montaldo S. Declining mortality from congenital heart disease in Malta. Maltese Medical Journal, 1997, 9(1):38-40

51. Savona-Ventura C, Sammut M, Licari L, Vassallo A. Blood lead levels in pregnant women and the neonate. Maltese Medical Journal, 1997, 9(1):42-45

52. Savona-Ventura C, Schranz AG, Chazan B. The clinical significance of gestational impaired glucose tolerance in the Maltese population. Archives of Perinatal Medicine, 1997, 3(4):55-64

53. Savona-Ventura C. Lead in the Maltese Environment and its significance to man. Journal of EuroMed Pharmacy, 1998, 1(4):8-13

54. Grech V, Savona-Ventura C. Recurrence risks of congenital heart disease in a small Island population. International Journal of Risk & Safety in Medicine, 1998, 11:171-177

55. Savona-Ventura C, Janulova L: The Computerization of Maternity Information in a small island community - The Malta Experience 1981-1997. Archives of Perinatal Medicine, 1998, 4(4):92-96

56. Grech V, Savona-Ventura C. Declining mortality from congenital heart disease related to innovations in diagnosis and treatment: a population-based study. Cardiology of the Young, 1999, 9:78-80

57. Grech V, Agius-Mucat H, Savona-Ventura C, Pace J. Regional differences in birth prevalence of congenital heart disease in Malta. Cardiology of the Young, 1999, 9:150-154

58. Grech V, Vassallo-Agius P, Savona-Ventura C. Declining male births with increasing latitude in Europe. Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, 2000, 54(4):244-246

59. Savona-Ventura C, Azzopardi J, Sant R. Risk Factors for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in the Maltese Population: a population based study. International Journal of Risk & Safety in Medicine, 2000, 13(1):1-7

60. Savona-Ventura C. Guidelines for the management of Gestational Diabetes in Malta. It-Tabib tal-familija: Journal of the Malta College of Family Doctors, 2000, 18:9-12

61. Grech V, Vella CC, Vassallo-Agius P, Savona-Ventura C. Gender at birth and meteorological factors. International Journal of Risk & Safety in Medicine, 2000, 13(2):221-224

62. Savona-Ventura C, Savona-Ventura M, Drengsted-Nielsen S, Johansen KS. Domestic abuse in a central Mediterranean pregnant population. European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 2001, 98(1):3-8

63. Savona-Ventura C, Schranz AG, Chircop M. Risk factors for gestational impaired glucose tolerance in the Maltese population: a cross-sectional study. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2001, 21(6):p.591-594

64. Grech V, Vassallo-Agius P, Savona-Ventura C. Unexplained differences in sex ratios at birth in Europe and North America. British Medical Journal 2002 324:1010-1011

65. Schranz AG, Savona-Ventura C. Long-term significance of mild Gestational Diabetes Mellitus - A Longitudinal Study. Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes, 2002, 110:p.219-222

66. Savona-Ventura C. Mortality trends from diabetes mellitus in a high prevalence island population. International Journal of Risk & Safety in Medicine, 2002, 14:p.87-93

67. Savona-Ventura C, Schranz AG. Metabolic effects on infants born to mothers with Gestational Impaired Glucose Tolerance (G-IGT). International Journal of Risk & Safety in Medicine, 2002, 14:p.95-98

68. Grech V, Savona-Ventura C, Agius-Muscat H, Janulova L. Seasonality of births is associated with seasonality of marriages in Malta. Journal of Biosocial Science, 2003, 35:95-105

69. Savona-Ventura C, Chircop M. Birth weight influence on the subsequent development of gestational diabetes mellitus. Acta Diabetologica, 2003, 40:101-104

70. Savona-Ventura C, Ellul A, Chircop M. The outcome of diabetic pregnancies in Malta. International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, 2003, 82:217-218

71. Savona-Ventura C, Chircop M. The threshold criteria for the 75-g Oral Glucose Tolerance Test in Pregnancy and Short-term Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes. International Journal of Diabetes Mellitus and Metabolism, 2003, 11:7-9

72. Magri J, Sammut M, Savona-Ventura C. Lead and other metals in gestational hypertension.
International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, 2003, 83:29-36

73. Grech V, Vassallo-Agius P, Savona-Ventura C. Secular trends in sex ratios at birth in North America and Europe over the second half of the 20th century. Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health. 2003, 57:612-615.

74. Savona-Ventura C, Schranz AG, Chircop M. Family History in the Aetiology of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Type 2 Diabetes. Malta Medical Journal 2003, 15(2):25-27

75. Savona-Ventura C, Ellul A, Chircop M, Azzopardi J, Janulova L. Diabetic Pregnancy Outcome in Malta - The outcome of non-gestational diabetic pregnancies in the Maltese Islands. Malta Medical Journal, 2004, 16(1):27-30

76. Savona-Ventura C. Thrifty Diet Phenotype in a Small Island Community. Cajnus: The Caribbean Food & Nutrition Institute Quarterly 2003, 36(1):p.42-53

77. Savona-Ventura C. Puerperal sepsis in the Maltese Islands. International Journal of Risk & Safety in Medicine, 2004, 16:p.59-66

79. Savona-Ventura C, Chircop M, Ellul A, Azzopardi J, Janulova, L. The Outcome of Gestational Diabetic Pregnancies in the Maltese Islands. Malta Medical Journal, 2004, 16(2):33-35

80. Savona-Ventura C, Gatt M. Embryonal risks in gestational diabetes mellitus. Early Human Development, 2004, 79:p.59-63

81. Savona-Ventura C. Secular trends in obstetric practice in Malta. International Journal of Risk & Safety in Medicine, 2004, 16(4):p.211-215

82. Savona-Ventura C. Temporal trends in pregnancy outcome of Maltese Diabetic patients. International Journal of Diabetes and Metabolism, 2004, 12(1/2):p.1-4

83. Savona-Ventura C. Pregnancy in Maltese drug-abusers: a socio-biological study. European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Reproductive Biology, 2004, 115:p.161-165

84. Savona-Ventura C, Chircop M. Determinant for macrosomia in a Mediterranean island community. International Journal of Diabetes and Metabolism, 2004, 12(3):p.44-48

85. Savona-Ventura C. The Thrifty Diet Phenotype – A Case for endogenous physiological teratogenesis. In: Engels J.V. [ed.]: Birth Defects: New Research. Nova Science Publishers, USA, 2006, p.183-200

86. Savona-Ventura C. Advances in Oral Hormonal Contraception. The Synapse – The Medical Professional’s Network, November 2006, p.24-25

87. Savona-Ventura C, Vella A, Zammit K. Temporal trends in multiple pregnancy trends in the Maltese Islands. International Journal of Risk & Safety in Medicine, 2006, 18(3):p.173-179

88. Savona-Ventura C, Gatt M. Short-term obstetric outcomes in obese Maltese women. International Journal of Diabetes and Metabolism, 2006, 14(2):p.88-91

89. Savona-Ventura C., Zammit K, Grima S, Gatt M. Twin pregnancy outcomes in the Maltese Islands. International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, 2007 Sep; 98(3):p.255-6.

D: Public Education
1. Savona-Ventura C. Medical ethics. The Sunday Times [of Malta] 16th October 1988, p.17

2. Savona-Ventura C. Diabetes in Maltese pregnant women. The Times [of Malta] 1st September 1989, p.3

3. Savona-Ventura C. Breastfeeding: a social problem. The Sunday Times [of Malta] 16th June 1991, p.17

4. Savona-Ventura C. The unborn child and hepatitis B virus. The Times [of Malta] 29th May 1993, p.4

5. Savona-Ventura C. Diabetic disorders in the Maltese population. The Times [of Malta], 14th November 1995, p.20-21

7. Savona-Ventura C. Diabetes and Lifestyle in the New Millennium. Id-Dijabete u Sahhtek. Journal of the Maltese Diabetic Association, 2001, 66:p.6-7

8. Savona-Ventura C. Gestational Diabetes -Dijabete tat-Tqala. Health Promotion Dept., Malta, 2002, +12p.

9. Savona-Ventura C. Pre-existing Diabetes & Pregnancy. Id-Dijabete u Sahhtek. Journal of the Maltese Diabetic Association, 2003, 72:5-7