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July 04, 2023
Jay Coakley has rung the bell - twice!

After a year of fighting, Winston "Jay" Coakley, 15, has beaten desmoplastic small round cell tumor (DSCRCT) - a rare, aggressive, mutated cancer normally found in the stomach, but that showed up on his upper-right thigh, which is even rarer.

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June 27, 2023
Traumatic Brain Injury and Its Impact on Patients' Lives

Accidental or sports-related traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the primary cause of death and disability among children and young adults in the United States. TBI is also a significant concern for those over 75 who are prone to falling. An estimated 5 million Americans live with the difficulties of a TBI-related long-term disability.

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June 14, 2023
Bahamas Bureau of Standards & Quality Hosts Re-Engagement Forum

The Bahamas Bureau of Standards & Quality hosted a one-day forum for stakeholders to discuss methods to advance sustainable solutions and diversify operations. The one-day event was held at SuperClubs Breezes, June 7, 2023.

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June 13, 2023
Mouth ulcers are common lesions

Mouth sores are very common and painful lesions. The most common mouth sores are called aphthous ulcers, commonly referred to as canker sores. They are characterized by small, shallow lesions that develop on the soft or moveable tissues in your mouth. Unlike cold sores, canker sores don't occur on the surface of your lips and ...
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June 12, 2023
Novel Gene Therapy Shows Positive Initial Results in Sickle Cell Patients Treated in Clinical Trial at Cleveland Clinic Children’s

Researchers presenting preliminary data from a clinical trial aimed at discovering a cure for sickle cell disease reveal positive results among its first patients.

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June 07, 2023
Insurance Commission Continues Its Partnership With Lupus 242

In recognition of lupus awareness month in May, the Insurance Commission of The Bahamas recently made a donation to local non-profit support group Lupus 242.

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June 07, 2023
Boat captain in human smuggling operation jailed for one year

The Dominican boat captain behind a failed human smuggling operation was on Tuesday jailed for one year in prison. Confesor Cabrera, 73, was unable to pay fines totaling $21,000 to avoid spending jail time. Police officers attached to the Marine Support Unit stopped the 32-foot yacht that Cabrera and 21 foreign nationals were traveling on ...
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June 06, 2023
Rampant dental diseases since COVID-19

Since the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing health challenges continue to impact patients and our mental health. This has become more obvious to dentists as we are seeing an increase in stress-related illnesses, like bruxism (grinding of teeth), chipped and cracked teeth from trauma, jaw joint disorders and cavities and periodontal diseases. The COVID ...
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May 30, 2023
The relationship between dental health and overall health

The mouth is the gateway to your overall health.

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May 25, 2023
Anti-violence bill tabled in House

The Protection Against Violence Bill, 2023, tabled in Parliament yesterday, would provide for the protection and support of victims of violence. The bill seeks to create a national strategy to prevent and respond to the occurrence of violence and to protect victims of violence; begin a system of information gathering to generate reliable statistics in ...
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