Diabetes Meds May Lower Dementia, Parkinson’s Risk
Adobe Stock From Newsmax A specific class of diabetes drug appears to lower people’s risk for dementia and Parkinson’s disease, a new study shows. Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors, also known as gliflozins, lower blood sugar by prompting the kidneys to…
PAHO and Africa CDC strengthen collaboration to address access to essential medicines and vaccines
Washington, DC, 20 September 2024 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) today signed an agreement with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to collaborate on equitable access to vaccines, medicines and other strategic health technologies. Under…
Cayman: Fri Sept 20th 2024 – Frontiers of Healthcare Conference
The Frontiers of Healthcare Conference (presented by Doctors Hospital and Integra Healthcare) will take place tomorrow (Friday), September 20th, 2024 at Hotel Indigo from 8:30am to 4:30pm. We invite our media partners to join us for an enriching day filled with cutting-edge insights and advancements…
Cayman: World Mental Health Day Symposium Returns for Second Year
Sutton Burke World Mental Health Day is observed annually around the world on 10 October. After a successful debut last year, the World Mental Health Day symposium will take place again on the day and is aimed at highlighting the…
Study: A-Fib 3 Times More Common Than Thought
From Newsmax Adobe Stock The number of Americans with a potentially dangerous heart rhythm condition is three times greater than previously thought, a new study claims. An estimated 5% of the population — 10.5 million U.S. adults — have atrial fibrillation, according to…
EuroTier 2024: Focus on the next generation of farmers
November 12 to 15, 2024 in Hanover, Germany – Guiding theme: “We innovate animal farming” – 2,100 exhibitors hailing from 55 countries signed up – November 14: Young Farmers Day – Young Farmers Party – Young breeders get-together across all…
Study Finds Meds May Slow Alzheimer’s in New Way
Adobe Stock From Newsmax Two monoclonal antibody treatments to slow Alzheimer’s disease, lecanemab (Leqembi) and donanemab (Kisunla), have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration over the past two years. It’s thought the drugs curb Alzheimer’s by reducing levels…
Cayman: National Drug Council Director Appointed
Mrs. Brenda Watson Grand Cayman, Thursday, 12 September 2024- The Board of the National Drug Council (NDC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Brenda Watson as the new Director of the National Drug Council, following an open recruitment…
Cayman: HSA Statement regarding arrest of visiting practitioner
The Health Services Authority (HSA) is aware that one of its visiting practitioners has been arrested. The individual has been placed on Leave until further notice. We are unable to provide further details at this time while investigations are ongoing.
Cayman Heart Foundation and Tortuga Announce Second Annual Robert Hamaty 5K Walk/Run
Cayman Heart Foundation and Tortuga Announce Second Annual Robert Hamaty 5K Walk/Run Celebrating World Heart and Stroke Day in Honour of Robert Hamaty Sep 29 Left to right: Maureen Cubbon, former Chair of the Cayman Heart Foundation, Deputy Governor, Hon Franz Manderson,…
