Specialised Clinics

Family Planning Clinic

The Family Planning Clinic aims to help clients enjoy high quality reproductive health. This includes achieving the desired  number and spacing of children, perhaps not having any children at all. All genders are welcome.

Which services are offered?

• Contraceptive counselling and services, including prescriptions, insertion/removal of coils and implants
• Pre-pregnancy advice and fertility awareness information
• Routine well women checks, including smear tests, breast examinations and pelvic ultrasound
• Unplanned pregnancy advice
• Confidential advice and information about emergency contraception and STIs
• Sex education for all, from young teens to adults
• Limited supply of free condoms

Students with a valid student card will have a 30% discount on the doctor consultation fee. Clinic and laboratory fees are not discounted.

Ask for a free copy of the book “My Body’s Fantastic Journey” aimed at ten- to thirteen-year-olds covering all aspects of sex education, such as safety and responsibility, contraception, puberty and more. It uses easy-to-understand language in English and Maltese.

Contraceptive Services Clinic

An out-patient clinic to be held on Tuesday afternoons at Remedies Pharmacy, Campus Hub.

To provide advice, guidance and counselling re all the contraceptive methods available and suitable for the individual woman. To help the client choose a safe and appropriate method which suits her needs and her life-style. This would take into account her age, parity, any medical conditions, any medications, her stage in life and of course her personal preferences.

Additionally, the clinic would offer follow-up consultations for women already on a particular contraceptive method, with regular review and optimization of contraception according to changes in health, medication, age, safety profile and overall requirements.

Through a consultation at the clinic, a client can access initial advice and guidance, can be given a prescription for various contraceptive methods, can have contraceptive devices inserted or removed, and can have follow-up appointments checking for correct device placement or for presence of any side-effects or for annual review and renewal of prescriptions.

All contraceptive methods are available for purchase from Remedies Pharmacy, Campus Hub.

Contraceptive Services are provided by a Consultant Gynaecologist who has much experience and a special interest in this field.

Dr Michele Montanaro Gauci

Obstetrics & Gynaecology Consultant

Gastrolyzer Test

BREATH TESTING FOR GUT CONDITIONS AND FOOD INTOLERANCES

This test is available at Remedies B’Kara

The Gastrolyzer®️ consists of a breath analysis monitor that can help to find the cause of your gut discomfort, such as flatulence, bloating and nausea.

A Gastrolyzer®️ breath test is a quick, reliable, non-invasive mode of testing. It works by measuring the level of hydrogen and/or methane on your breath that is produced when your gut breaks down food. Based on the levels of these gases, it can help to determine if you have a condition, such as food intolerance, malabsorption or bacterial overgrowth problem. Once your doctor or dietitian has your hydrogen and/ or methane breath levels, they can advise you how best to treat your condition. This may be through changing your diet, lifestyle, taking medication, or a combination.

Preparation for the breath test

It is important that the patient preparation is followed so that a true baseline reading
can be measured.

Up to four weeks before the breath test:

• No antibiotics.
• No stool hardeners or softeners.
• Avoid pre and probiotics.

24 hours before the breath test:

• Avoid foods containing grains, dairy, fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds and beans.
• Eat chicken or fish, plain rice, eggs and water.

On the day of the breath test:

• Fast for 12 hours before the test.
• No smoking, no chewing candy, no exercise.
• Clean your teeth two hours prior.

Breath testing process, direct to the monitor:

Provided you have completed the patient preparation, including fasting, you will be
asked to provide an initial breath test. This will be your baseline reading. Once you have
your baseline reading, you will be given a solution to drink.

Then, depending on what condition you are being tested for, you will be asked to follow
a protocol by providing further breath samples at certain times.

Hydrogen & Methane Breath Testing (HMBT)

The bacteria in your gut will produce more hydrogen and/or methane when it is reacting
badly to something you have ingested. A doctor/dietitian can compare your breath
samples after you have drunk the solution to your baseline reading to help find the
problem and advise you on the best course of action.

HMBT with the Gastrolyzer®️ range can help reach a diagnosis for:

• Sugar intolerances
• Intolerance of dairy products
• Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
• Investigation of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Referral form can be downloaded here.

Bodpod

The world’s gold standard for fast, accurate and safe Body Composition analysis in adults and children

The BOD POD Gold Standard Body Composition Tracking System is an air displacement plethysmograph which uses whole-body densitometry to determine body composition (body fat and fat-free mass) in adults and children, and can accommodate a wide range of populations.

A full test requires only about 5 minutes, and provides highly accurate, safe, comfortable, and fast test results. Each BOD POD Gold Standard is a complete turnkey system with a dedicated computer system, the ability to measure thoracic gas volume (TGV), and data management capabilities.

Customised Insoles

Move Better, Feel Better

Did you know? In a lifetime, we walk more than 120,000km!

We believe that well-chosen shoes, combined with insoles, can enhance our daily lives by improving our posture. Keep your feet comfortable and prevent the development of foot, knee, hip or back disorders with our custom insoles.

At Remedies we offer Batz® premium quality Customized Insoles using the latest foot pressure workstation technology at affordable prices. Your foot pressure image is a unique one. The only connection with the ground are your plantars. These two tiny little surfaces must balance your body, so it is extremely important to choose the right support.

Our Custom Insoles can be placed into your shoes to correct improper alignment or movement of the feet and other parts of the body. We also offer a wide selection footwear with custom removable insoles. 

Get the right balance

Faulty biomechanics of the feet can lead to pain and injury in the ankles, shins, knees, hips, and lower back as well as the feet. Your body could be balanced with the right chosen custom insoles and shoes which may help to prevent long-term or irreversible deformations and pains.

How it works 

Step 1: Book an appointment with our reception

Step 2: Consultation with our physiotherapist

Step 3: Foot scan

Step 4: Customise your insoles order

Step 5: Receive your custom insoles within 14 days 

Step 6: After Sales service and support

Specialised Allergy Clinic

Allergy Skin Tests for:

• Foods – food allergies
• Airborne allergens – hay fever and asthma
• Fragrances, preservatives, metals, and other chemicals – eczema and contact skin allergies

IgE Allergy Blood Tests

Food Intolerance Breath Tests

Medicine Allergy Challenge Tests

Lung Function Test – for diagnosis and follow-up of asthma

Immune System Blood Tests

All result interpretations and medical treatment plans shall be carried out and prescribed by our specialist allergy doctor. Book a consultation for further guidance.

• We can test for a wide range of allergies
• Straight forward & minimally invasive
• Clear results in as little as 15 minutes

Allergies to pollen, dust mites, animal dander, and foods can have a negative impact on the well-being of individuals. An allergy is a disorder caused by an exaggerated IgE-mediated immune response to allergens.

Allergy and related diseases are extensive and rapidly growing problems affecting up to 30-40% of the world population and if left untreated can lead to severe diseases such as dermatitis, rhinitis, asthma, conjunctivitis, and anaphylaxis. Symptoms of allergies include difficulty in breathing, rashes, swelling, runny nose and vomiting. 

At Remedies our rapid allergy test covers some of the most prevalent allergies. 

The test uses a modified Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay that detects specific IgE antibodies. Allergy test is particularly well-suited for patients being treated with antihistamines. The test is straight forward and minimally invasive by means of a simple pin prick to identify the degree of allergen sensitisation. Visible results are available in as little as 15 minutes.

Food Intolerance Testing

Find out which foods might be affecting your health and well-being.

Foodprint is a blood test that shows if our bodies are intolerant to some foods. Food intolerance or non-allergic food hypersensitivity is a negative reaction to a food, beverage, food additive, or compounds found in foods. Foodprint is a highly sensitive and accurate laboratory test that is the first step in identifying which foods may be causing an inappropriate immune response and affecting your health.

Intolerance produces symptoms in one or more body organs and systems. It is not a true food allergy. A true food allergy requires the presence of immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies against the food, whereas food intolerance is usually associated with the presence of food-specific immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies. Symptoms of food intolerance are often delayed for many hours or even days and for this reason it is often hard to identify the problem foods. The Foodprint test can identify the foods that cause this delayed sensitivity by detecting food-specific IgG antibodies.

Symptoms

Often patients report multiple symptoms such as gut pain with headaches and skin rash. Common Symptoms include:

• Anxiety (Acute or Chronic)
• Stress, Tension and a Sense of Frustration
• Constipation, Diarrhea, Bloating and Indigestion
• Headaches and Migraines
• Insomnia
• Joint Pain and Roughness
• Asthma , Bronchitis or Chest Pain
• Water Retention
• Muscle Pain and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Itchy Skin
• Weight Control Problems
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome

How it Works:

1. Blood samples are taken at our clinics by a health practitioner
2. Blood samples are analysed by an accredited lab by using a new, state of the art assay based on microarray technology to detect IgG antibodies specific for over 200 foods including a combination of dairy, meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, cereals and nuts.
3. You will receive your test result from the health practitioner within seven working days along with a dietary regime, specially tailored for you, and a full Support Package including “Help Notes”. A qualified nutritionist will also provide you with the needed support and follow up.

Our Nutrition team is also here to help, if you have a query about your results or the test, or would like a personalized dietary plan based on your results.

At Remedies we offer 2 types of food intolerance testing. These include:

• Food Detective – 59 foods Price: €150
• Food Print – 220 foods Price: €260

Food Detective® is a point-of-care test that screens for the presence of IgG antibodies to 59 common foods, giving results in 40 minutes. FoodPrint® is a laboratory-based system which utilises an innovative, colorimetric microarray-based ELISA technology for the measurement of food-specific IgG antibodies in human serum or plasma for over 200 different foods. Both systems use specific food extracts to identify the corresponding level of circulating IgG antibodies to these potential antigens and can therefore detect foods to which the immune system is reacting.

Sports Injury Clinic

For a sports person every day out-of-training due to injury produces several deconditioning effects including muscle atrophy, decreased strength, lower aerobic fitness and other detraining effects.

By having all the sport-related medical staff that one might require after suffering from a sports injury all under one roof and at the same time means that the presenting problem will be tackled from every possible aspect. The athlete will be assessed and examined thoroughly and will leave our clinic with a clear diagnosis and an effective treatment plan. In this way only can the athlete return to training as early as possible without the risk of further injury.

In addition to these services, we also offer Pre-Participation Medical Screening, Sport-specific Injury Prevention Screening, advice on nutrition and supplementation, advice on training plans, personal training services, sports-psychology services, and other sports-oriented medical services.

Athlete Screening

The screening of an athlete is used to identify the musculoskeletal condition of that individual. If carried out initially during the pre-season training period, it can provide a set of baseline values for the athlete’s database or personal physical profile.

Repeat screenings throughout the season can then identify any physical changes. This is particularly important with a growing and developing skeletal system.

At Remedies, we offer a screening package that includes a:

• medical examination
• physical examination
• ECG
• foot scan
• BODPOD body composition test

Joint Pain & Injury Clinic

Are you suffering from a long-standing joint or tendon problem?

Have you received injections in the past only for symptoms to recur?

Is arthritis interfering with your lifestyle?

Then speak to us! Our doctors will evaluate your situation and decide which injection is the best fit based on your individual needs. The right injection can make all the difference when it comes to your pain. The procedure is performed by our resident sports doctor who uses ultrasound to ensure the treatment is administered in the right place.

Treatments available:

– Steroid Infiltrations

– Viscosupplementation injections
– Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)

PRP is a simple and well-tolerated innovative procedure used jumpstart your body’s natural healing process, and speed the healing process. This treatment helps avoid the need for surgery. 

This clinic can help to treat a number of joint, ligament and tendon problems including tennis and golfers’ elbow, chronic Patella (jumpers’ knee) and Achilles tendon inflammation, joint Arthritis (shoulder, wrist, hand, knee and ankle) and plantar fasciitis.

Ultrasound Scans

An ultrasound is a commonly used imaging test. It is a safe and painless diagnostic procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to create a picture of the organs, tissues, and structures inside the body. Unlike X-rays, ultrasound does not use radiation.

Ultrasound is commonly associated with pregnancy however it is used to provide valuable information for diagnosing and treating multiple diseases and condition and to assist in procedures

At Remedies Clinic we offer a several types of Ultrasound Scans at affordable prices.

Ultrasound services available:

– Gynaecology
– Pregnancy
– Muscular Skeletal
– General Diagnostic (Breast, Abdomen, Prostate, Thyroid, Doppler US, etc.)

ECG

An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a simple and painless test used to measure the level of electrical activity and rhythm in your heart. Sensors are attached to the skin on the chest, arms and legs to detect the electrical signals produced by your heart each time it beats. ECG is used to quickly detect heart problems and monitor your heart’s health:

• Check abnormalities, such as thickened heart muscle
• Check your heart rhythm
• Diagnose a heart attack
• See if you have poor blood flow to your heart muscle

Before an ECG, you may need to have your hair shaved or skin cleaned so the electrodes stick on your body properly. Also, if you are wearing an underwire bra, you might be asked to take it off as it could affect the readings of the ECG.

Stress ECG

A stress test, also called an exercise stress test, shows how your heart works during physical activity. 

A stress test or exercise stress test can determine your risk of having heart disease. It assesses how your heart works during physical activity since exercise makes your heart pump harder and faster this test may reveal blood flow problems within the heart.

A doctor performs the test. The doctor will learn how much your heart can manage before an abnormal heart beat rhythm kicks in or blood flow to your heart muscle drops. During an exercise stress test you will be asked to walk on a treadmill. The level of exercise will become increasingly difficult. Your ECG, heart rate, and blood pressure will be tracked throughout to enable the doctor to assess and it lets your doctor know how your heart responds to being under stress.