Search results for : cardiovascular
June 28, 2023
Cleveland Clinic-Led Trial Shows that Cholesterol-Lowering Drug Reduces Heart-Related Events, Including Death, in Statin-Intolerant Patients with Elevated Cardiovascular Risk
Findings from a Cleveland Clinic-led clinical trial showed that the use of bempedoic acid (a cholesterol-lowering drug) in statin-intolerant patients – who have not yet had a cardiovascular event, but do have risk factors, like diabetes – significantly reduced the chance of death from heart disease and other major adverse cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes.
Countries Of The Americas Seek To Prevent 3 Million Deaths From Noncommunicable Diseases By 2025
September 21, 2012
Countries Of The Americas Seek To Prevent 3 Million Deaths From Noncommunicable Diseases By 2025
Washington, D.C. - Health authorities from throughout the Americas this week approved a new strategy that seeks a 25 percent reduction by 2025 in deaths from noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), including cardiovascular disease,
cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory diseases.
Cleveland Clinic Sheds Light on the Importance of Mental Health Awareness: What You Need to Know
April 05, 2024
Cleveland Clinic Sheds Light on the Importance of Mental Health Awareness: What You Need to Know
Mental health is a growing priority in The Bahamas particularly in light of the recently publicised suicides and attempts.
Colina Supports Young Heart Patients
March 01, 2024
Colina Supports Young Heart Patients
Colina was present at the 58th Annual Heart Ball held at Baha Mar on Saturday, February 24, under the theme ‘Repairing a Child’s Heart is a Gift for Life’.
Cleveland Clinic-Led Study Discovers Link between High Levels of Niacin - a Common B Vitamin - and Heart Disease
February 28, 2024
Cleveland Clinic-Led Study Discovers Link between High Levels of Niacin - a Common B Vitamin - and Heart Disease
Cleveland Clinic researchers have identified a new pathway that contributes to cardiovascular disease associated with high levels of niacin, a common B vitamin previously recommended to lower cholesterol.
How To Prevent a Heart Attack - Lifestyle choices involving food, exercise, sleep and more can help reduce your risk
February 27, 2024
How To Prevent a Heart Attack - Lifestyle choices involving food, exercise, sleep and more can help reduce your risk
Statistics say at least one person in The Bahamas will die of coronary heart disease or have a heart attack every day of the year. Blood flow to their heart will either stop or be severely reduced. Death or permanent heart damage is possible.
Cleveland Clinic Expert Shares Six Simple Steps to Prevent Vast Majority of Strokes - 90% of Strokes Are Avoidable
November 02, 2023
Cleveland Clinic Expert Shares Six Simple Steps to Prevent Vast Majority of Strokes - 90% of Strokes Are Avoidable
According to the World Stroke Organization (WSO), stroke is the leading cause of disability worldwide. The WSO says one in four people will have a stroke in their lifetimes, and each year over 12 million people worldwide have strokes.
September 05, 2023
Your dental health is important to your overall health
We know today that the oral cavity is the gateway to your body. The health of your mouth is therefore the gateway to your overall health. There is a direct relationship between diseases of the mouth and their effects on the body.
June 28, 2023
Health Minister Explains the Recurrent Budget Allocation of the Ministry
The Minister of Health the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville said in the 2023/24 Budget, the Ministry has a total recurrent budget allocation of $348,049,484.
May 30, 2023
The relationship between dental health and overall health
The mouth is the gateway to your overall health.
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