Del. family poisoned in Caribbean in grave condition, governor says
By Cris Barrish, From The News Journal The governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands said a Tatnall School administrator and two sons remain in serious to critical condition from pesticide poisoning acquired during a vacation in St. John in March….
Cayman Islands Government Wellness Committee formed
Deputy Governor, Hon. Franz Manderson, today (Wednesday 1 July 2015) launched the CIG Wellness Committee to foster better health within the civil service. The Deputy Governor will head the committee, which grew out of what was previously the Pedometer Challenge…
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CARPHA’s Caribbean Health Research Conference celebrates 60th Diamond Jubilee
From Caricom Today St. George’s, Grenada – The Caribbean region has faced a steady increase in deaths due to injuries and violence resulting in premature deaths, disability, costs to the health service, lost productivity with subsequent effects on the family,…
Emerging trends in Cayman Islands healthcare to be discussed
Emerging trends in healthcare on the agenda for this year’s Healthcare Conference Always delivering up-to-date information on the latest developments in healthcare, this year’s Cayman Islands Healthcare Conference, which takes place from 29 to 31 October, 2015 will be embracing…
Olwomen story of the week
20 home remedies for arthritis that can get you out of pain instantly By Cindy Smith From Olwomen Arthritis is a disease that is directly related to the joints and bones of your complete body. It is a typical pain,…
China’s most poisonous plant may also be deadly for cancer cells, scientists claim
By Stephen Chen From South China Post A deadly herb native to China has been found to contain chemical compounds that may kill cancerous cells more effectively than some currently available medicines, according to a new study. Chinese scientists discovered…
‘Smart’ insulin patch beats injections in diabetic mice
By Salynn Boyles From MedPage Today Patch mimicking beta-cell function could offer ‘closed-loop’ insulin delivery Note that this diabetic mouse study demonstrated that a novel glucose-sensing, insulin-releasing patch controlled blood sugar levels well. Obviously, many more studies will be needed…
Money raised for Virginia student badly injured in Cayman Islands
From CBS 6 Harrison Strong 5K raises $30,000 for family of injured James River High student CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — Runners, walkers and corporate sponsors raised more than $30,000 Saturday for the family Chesterfield teen Harrison Zierenberg. The money was…
Returning Cayman Islands medical students & doctors welcomed at HSA
Caymanian students abroad who are training to be doctors are encouraged to get in touch with the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA), to ensure the HSA is able to appropriately prepare for their return to Cayman to practice medicine….
Baptist Health International opens new office in Santo Domingo
Miami, Florida, June 23, 2015 – Baptist Health International (BHI) today announced the opening of a new office in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The Dominican medical community and the public at large will benefit from the new facility which will…
