Respiratory virus in Middle East warning to Caymanians who travel
From Cayman Islands Public Health Department A new strain of coronavirus previously unidentified in humans is causing respiratory illness in the Middle East. It is known as the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV). Coronaviruses are a large family of…
Frequently Asked Questions on novel coronavirus – update
From World Health Organisation (WHO) 23 May 2013 What is the novel coronavirus? This is a new strain of coronavirus (nCoV) that has not been seen in humans before. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause illness in…
CTMH appoints neurologist
Chrissie Tomlinson Memorial Hospital Appoints Dr. Ranjit Singh as their Visiting Specialist in Neurology Chrissie Tomlinson Memorial Hospital (CTMH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Ranjit Singh, who specializes in Neurology. He has an active practice in Canada,…
Enjoy a gala fundraiser dinner dance and build a hospital
by Bill Tingling What if we had a safe and secure environmentally sustainable wellness facility that could accommodate the well, and the sick alike? What if you had the opportunity to enjoy the finest medical care, the most beautiful Negril…
Throat cancer ’caused by oral sex’ says Michael Douglas
BBC Hollywood actor Michael Douglas says oral sex caused his throat cancer. He made the revelation to The Guardian newspaper, three years after he was diagnosed with the disease. When asked whether he now regretted his years of smoking and…
13 natural ways to lower blood pressure
ANI From The Times of India High blood pressure can boost the risks of leading killers such as heart attack and stroke, as well as aneurysms, cognitive decline, and kidney failure. While medication can lower blood pressure, it may cause…
Faster dentistry without the gagging molds –
Faster dentistry without the gagging molds – the 3M digital impressions revolution arrives at Midtown Dentistry Making crowns and appliances required making molds in the mouth. The new 3M digital scanner allows Midtown Dentistry to scan the mouth with a…
Developments in medical tourism in the Caribbean
From IMTJ (International Medical Travel Journal) Bahamas, Bermuda, Caymans, Jamaica, Turks And Caicos Although medical tourism in the Caribbean consists more of outbound trips to the USA than inbound business, several countries are seeking to develop local business. In the…
Reading in dim lighting will not damage your eyes
By Daven Hiskey From Today I Found Out Myth: Reading in a dimly lit area will damage your eyesight. In fact, the only “damage” reading in a dimly lit setting will do, in comparison to reading in an ample lighted…
Memory loss what can we do?
From healthy living, examiner.com The aging community, particular the single independent person is very concerned about their health. There are many reasons for this and let’s just say it is not only normal but necessary. And one of the most…
