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Inagua Man considers himself a ‘walking miracle,’ thanks to Cleveland Clinic Florida, a hospital that saved his life once and his quality of life later
Ask Jeffrey Arnett who he is and the first thing he says is athlete. From martial arts as a child to basketball as a teen, to running and brisk walking when he could no longer run, the incredibly fit Arnett nearly had to pack it all in with debilitating deterioration until surgery at Cleveland Clinic Florida gave him his life back. At age 57, the man who only a few years ago could not even sit or ...
Cleveland Clinic Research Identifies Sildenafil, a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction, as Candidate Drug for Alzheimer’s Disease
A new Cleveland Clinic-led study has identified sildenafil – an FDA-approved therapy for erectile dysfunction (Viagra) and pulmonary hypertension (Revatio) – as a promising drug candidate to help prevent and treat Alzheimer’s disease…a disease that is gradually increasing in The Bahamas.
Cleveland Clinic Research Identifies Sildenafil, a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction, as Candidate Drug for Alzheimer’s Disease
A new Cleveland Clinic-led study has identified sildenafil – an FDA-approved therapy for erectile dysfunction (Viagra) and pulmonary hypertension (Revatio) – as a promising drug candidate to help prevent and treat Alzheimer’s disease…a disease that is gradually increasing in The Bahamas.
Cleveland Clinic Study Links Gut Microbiome and Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Cleveland Clinic researchers have shown for the first time that diet-associated molecules in the gut are associated with aggressive prostate cancer, suggesting dietary interventions may help reduce risk. Findings from the study were published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
While more research will be necessary, the study’s lead author Nima Sharifi, M.D., says findings from ...
Cleveland Clinic Launches First-of-its Kind Preventive Breast Cancer Vaccine Study
Cleveland Clinic researchers have opened a novel study for a vaccine aimed at eventually preventing triple-negative breast cancer, the most aggressive and lethal form of the disease.
This phase I trial is designed to determine the maximum tolerated dose of the vaccine in patients with early-stage triple-negative breast cancer and to characterize and optimize the body’s immune response. The U...
ROTARY CLUB OF EAST NASSAU DONATES $3,000 WORTH OF MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT FOR CAT ISLAND CLINICS
ROTARY CLUB OF EAST NASSAU DONATES $3,000 WORTH OF MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT FOR CAT ISLAND CLINICS
Rotarians are looking to change the world – with the motto Service Above Self, Rotarians believe the world could be happier, healthier, and more peaceful, by creating a better world through service. Embracing humanity and the commitment to community service, the Rotary Club of East Nassau recently provided much needed medical supplies and equipment to be shared between the three Cat Island Clini...
Clinic not up to standard
Clinic not up to standard
Dear Editor,
I am vex. I went to the Blue Hill Road community clinic for inoculations recently and what I saw in that place was beyond disgraceful.
o Throughout the entire building the walls are dirty and look like a paint brush has not been near them for many years.
o Rusty antiquated and dirty furniture.
o Dirty air conditioning vents and walls with mold.
o Broken down and dirty bat...
Cleveland Clinic Researchers Develop Bionic Arm that Restores Natural Behaviors in Patients with Upper Limb Amputations
Cleveland Clinic researchers have engineered a first-of-its-kind bionic arm for patients with upper-limb amputations that allows wearers to think, behave and function like a person without an amputation, according to new findings published in Science Robotics.
Cleveland Clinic Florida officials tracking Lambda variant of COVID-19
Medical experts at Cleveland Clinic Florida are tracking a new highly contagious variant of the COVID-19 SARS virus, the Lambda variant, but warning it is too early to predict its impact. "While worldwide attention has been focused on the Delta variant, the emergence of yet another variant in a continuing evolution of this virus is ...
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Cleveland Clinic Florida 'After Delta, Lambda Variant,' Experts Say Too Early to Predict Impact
Cleveland Clinic Florida 'After Delta, Lambda Variant,' Experts Say Too Early to Predict Impact
Medical experts at Cleveland Clinic Florida are tracking a new highly contagious variant of the COVID-19 SARS virus, the Lambda variant, but warning it is too early to predict its impact.
“While worldwide attention has been focused on the Delta variant, the emergence of yet another variant in a continuing evolution of this virus is further evidence of the need to continue exercising every pr...