Heart Smart Week 2014 starts and child obesity highlighted
Cayman Islands Heart Smart Week 2014 started on Thursday (20) with a cardiac Symposium at St Matthew’s University, School of Medicine, Leeward Building 3, Hippocrates Hall. Other events are: 5th Annual Learn & Live Red Dress Affair and Women’s Heart…
Grenada government, St George’s University aim to develop medical tourism sector
From Caribbean360 ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, Wednesday March 19, 2014, CMC – The Grenada government says it is collaborating with the St George’s University here an and other foreign investors to build a substance abuse rehabilitation centre that will become the…
Researchers warn that anger can trigger heart attacks and strokes
From Caribbean360 MASSACHUSSETTS, United States, Friday March 7, 2014 – Possibly providing the most persuasive argument yet for effective anger management, researchers have warned that losing your temper can trigger a heart attack – even up to two hours after…
Cayman Minister says waiting period for obstetric and gynaecological services is 2 weeks
Statement by Minister Responsible for Health, Osbourne Bodden, on Access to Obstetric Care On 27th February, North Side MLA Ezzard Miller, speaking in the Legislative Assembly, voiced concerns with regards to the ability of the public to access to obstetricians…
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This inspiration leads to a ‘tenacious’ story
By Rick Cooke Sports Correspondent | Tewksbury Town Crier POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA- “I’ll see you next week brother, I’m leaving on a little trip.” Richard Robinson left his Pompano Beach condo last week for a cruise ship departing from the…
March: Endometriosis Awareness Month
“Endometriosis: Cramps You Shouldn’t Ignore” During menses minor cramping is normal, and even expected. Cramps are caused by the fact that each month, during a woman’s reproductive lifespan, tissue lining the uterus (endometrium) breaks down, is discarded and exits the…
Breast Cancer and Wellness
The Breast Cancer Foundation offers support for breast cancer patients in the Cayman Islands The Breast Cancer Foundation recently announced a new wellness initiative. The catalyst for this initiative was a donation made to the Breast Cancer Foundation by a…
UWI defends doctor who performed C-section resulting in death of baby
From Caribbean360 PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, Thursday March 13, 2014, CMC – The doctor who performed the C-section which led to the death of a baby at the Mt. Hope Maternity Hospital on Carnival Saturday has the backing of the University of…
This test can tell if you’re going to get Alzheimer’s Disease
By Ann-Marie Alcántara from Mashable In a breakthrough for Alzheimer’s research, scientists have created a blood test that can accurately predict whether someone will develop the degenerative disease. The blood test can identify 10 types of lipids, or fats, that…
Caribbean healthcare providers should test high-risk patients for kidney disease – PAHO
From Caribbean360 The Washington-based health care organization on Wednesday called on Caribbean healthcare providers to test high-risk patients for signs of kidney disease. WASHINGTON D.C., United States, Thursday March 13, 2014, CMC – The Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) has expressed…
