UK: Teachers biased against black pupils and white boys from underprivileged backgrounds, report says
By Eleanor Busby From Independent UK Biases affect setting, teacher assessment outcomes, and disciplinary measures in schools, report concludes Teachers in London are biased against black Caribbean and white boys from poorer backgrounds, new research suggests. Education think tank LKMco is calling…
Mice experiments could bring doctors closer to accurate liver cancer diagnosis
By Tauren Dyson From UPI Dec. 7 (UPI) — New research into a hormone common in mice may lead to better liver cancer treatment in humans, a study says. The National Human Genome Research Institute, or NHGRI, published its findings Thursday in JCI…
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Taiwan donates US$167,000 to Nevis to purchase hemodialysis machines
From Caribbean News Now CHARLESTOWN, Nevis (NIA) — Taiwan continues to make good on its promise to assist the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) in its quest to arrest and control chronic kidney disease on the island. On Tuesday, Tom Lee,…
Most Americans lie to their doctors
From Newsmax As many as 4 out of 5 Americans withhold important information from their doctor that could prove crucial to their health, a new study shows. Between 60 and 80 percent of people admit they avoid telling their doctor…
Activity that cuts heart attack risk by 70 percent
From Newsmax We all know that heart health benefits from aerobic exercise such as walking, running, biking or swimming. But now a blockbuster report says that strength training may be just as important as aerobic exercise for the ticker. According…
Snoring may be bigger health threat to women than men
From Newsmax The hearts of women who snore appear to become damaged more quickly than those of men who “saw lumber” at night, a new study suggests. Evaluating nearly 4,500 British adults who underwent cardiac imaging, researchers also learned that…
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The Editor speaks: World AIDS Day but more steam needed
Last Saturday (1) was World AIDS Day. Please read our Minister of Health’s message on World AIDS Day published on our website at: http://www.ieyenews.com/wordpress/cayman-islands-minister-of-healths-message-for-world-aids-day/ The Cayman AIDS Foundation on their Facebook page says: The Cayman AIDS Foundation (CAF) is…
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World AIDS Day: PAHO urges testing as the first step towards preventing HIV
World AIDS Day – 1 December PAHO urges testing as the first step towards preventing HIV and halting the AIDS epidemic Knowing HIV status is vital to accessing prevention, treatment, ensuring follow-up, protecting future partners and avoiding new HIV infections….
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Caribbean commits to continue collaborating in strengthening regulatory systems
From Antigua Observer SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, Nov 27, CMC – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says several countries, including those in the Caribbean, have committed to continue collaborating in strengthening regulatory systems to ensure safe, effective and quality…
Amazon’s next healthcare move is software that can mine medical records
By Mallory Locklear From engadget Amazon is offering a new software that can mine medical records for information, the Wall Street Journal reports. The software can reportedly scan digitized patient records and pull out data, a service that healthcare professionals…
