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  1. Gradual Diaphragmatic Elevation and Chilaiditi Sign Associated With Phrenic Neuropathy Secondary to Cervical Disc Prolapse

    Article • Cureus, April 2026, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Martin Balzan

  2. Can the Complexity of Diagnosing Pulmonary Embolism in Patients With Obesity and Multiple Comorbidities Provide an Explanation of the Obesity Paradox?

    Article • Cureus, October 2025, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Martin Balzan

  3. 30-35 Year Review of Spinal Skeletal Effects of Long-Term Inhaled Corticosteroids(LICS) after Asthma Admission

    Article • September 2025, European Respiratory Society (ERS)

    Dr Martin Balzan

  4. Beyond the x-ray: Evaluating diaphragmatic function in patients with a raised hemidiaphragm

    Article • September 2025, European Respiratory Society (ERS)

    Dr Martin Balzan

  5. Invasive Procedures to the Neck and Chest and Hemidiaphragmatic Paralysis: Are They Always Causally Associated?

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

    Dr Martin Balzan

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

    Article • Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine, January 2024, Mattioli1885

    Dr Martin Balzan

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

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

    Dr Martin Balzan

  8. Paralysis of one diaphragm may lead to respiratory failure

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

    Dr Martin Balzan

  9. Arthropod-Borne Disease May Lead to a More Resilient Type I Interferon Response to Coronavirus by Reducing Genetic Defects of Innate Immunity by Natural Selection

    Article • Clinical Immunolgy & Immunotherapy, December 2021, Herald Scholarly Open Access

    Dr Martin Balzan

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

    Article • September 2021, European Respiratory Society (ERS)

    Michael Pace Bardon , Dr Martin Balzan

  11. Correction: Zammit et al. Association between the Concentration and the Elemental Composition of Outdoor PM2.5 and Respiratory Diseases in Schoolchildren: A Multicenter Study in the Mediterranean Area. Atmosphere 2020, 11, 1290

    Article • Atmosphere, May 2021, MDPI AG

    Dr Martin Balzan

  12. Association between the Concentration and the Elemental Composition of Outdoor PM2.5 and Respiratory Diseases in Schoolchildren: A Multicenter Study in the Mediterranean Area

    Article • Atmosphere, November 2020, MDPI AG

    Dr. Paolo Colombo, Dr Martin Balzan

  13. Low Incidence and Mortality from SARS-CoV-2 in Southern Europe. Proposal of a hypothesis for Arthropod borne Herd immunity

    Article • Medical Hypotheses, October 2020, Elsevier

    Dr Martin Balzan

  14. 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

  15. P1691 A case of congenital pulmonary stenosis

    Article • European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Imaging, January 2020, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr Martin Balzan

  16. Indoor Air Quality in Schools of a Highly Polluted South Mediterranean Area

    Article • Indoor Air, December 2018, Wiley

    Dr. Paolo Colombo, Dr Martin Balzan

  17. Relationship between domestic smoking and metals and rare earth elements concentration in indoor PM 2.5

    Article • Environmental Research, August 2018, Elsevier

    Dr. Paolo Colombo, Dr Martin Balzan

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

    Article • Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine, August 2018, Mattioli1885

    Dr Martin Balzan

  19. “Certified … now what?” On the Challenges of Lifelong Learning: Report from an AMEE 2017 Symposium

    Article • Journal of European CME, January 2018, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Martin Balzan, Smeenk Frank, Dr Martin Balzan

  20. 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

  21. Formoterol Aerolizer inhaler technique in patients with Asthma and COPD

    Article • September 2017, European Respiratory Society (ERS)

    Dr Martin Balzan

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

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

    Dr Martin Balzan

  23. 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

  24. Indoor allergens, allergic sensitization, and airway inflammation in children living in Mediterranean areas

    Article • ISEE Conference Abstracts, August 2016, Environmental Health Perspectives

    Dr Martin Balzan

  25. Simulation for medical emergencies

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

    Dr Martin Balzan, Michael Pace Bardon

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

    Article • September 2015, European Respiratory Society (ERS)

    Dr Martin Balzan

  27. Predictors of headache in urban and rural setting from respiratory questionnaires in children aged 10-15

    Article • September 2015, European Respiratory Society (ERS)

    Dr Martin Balzan

  28. Outdoor PM2.5 lChemical composition in 3 areas with urban/rural difference in prevalence of respiratory diseases

    Article • September 2015, European Respiratory Society (ERS)

    Dr Martin Balzan

  29. Predictors of good inhaler technique in asthma and COPD

    Article • September 2015, European Respiratory Society (ERS)

    Dr Martin Balzan, Dr Martin Balzan

  30. Chemical fingerprint of outdoor PM2.5 in Malta

    Article • September 2015, European Respiratory Society (ERS)

    Dr Martin Balzan

  31. 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

  32. Predictors of seasonal influenza vaccination in chronic asthma

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

    Dr Martin Balzan

  33. 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

  34. Seasonal Variations in Hospital Admissions for Asthma in Malta

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

    Dr Martin Balzan

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

    Article • Postgraduate Medical Journal, February 1998, BMJ

    Dr Martin Balzan

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

    Article • Respiratory Medicine, August 1997, Elsevier

    Dr Martin Balzan

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

    Article • Postgraduate Medical Journal, August 1996, BMJ

    Dr Martin Balzan

  38. 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

  39. The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide

    Article • The New England Journal of Medicine and Surgery and the Collateral Branches of Science, March 1995, New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM/MMS)

    Dr Martin Balzan

  40. Unstable angina and exposure to carbon monoxide.

    Article • Postgraduate Medical Journal, October 1994, BMJ

    Dr Martin Balzan

  41. Hypersensitivity vasculitis associated with piperazine therapy

    Article • British Journal of Dermatology, July 1994, Wiley

    Dr Martin Balzan

  42. Intestinal infarction following carbon monoxide poisoning.

    Article • Postgraduate Medical Journal, April 1993, BMJ

    Dr Martin Balzan

  43. 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

  44. 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