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January 26, 2024
Breakthrough Therapy: 11-year Old Gets Hearing For The First Time

USA - In a groundbreaking gene therapy breakthrough, an 11-year-old boy is now hearing for the first time after undergoing experimental treatment.

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December 04, 2023
Social Services sees increase in requests for speech therapy, occupational and physiotherapy services

The Department of Social Services has seen an increase in the demand for speech therapy, occupational and physiotherapy services according to Charlamae Fernander, Acting Director.

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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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April 19, 2023
Stem cell research and therapy legislation to be replaced, says Darville

HEALTH and Wellness Minister Dr Michael Darville said yesterday the government would repeal and replace the Stem Cell Research and Therapy Act with a modern law.

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July 20, 2021
Laser therapy can make your dental cleaning more effective

In The Bahamas, periodontal disease is an epidemic. Since gum diseases affect almost 80 percent of adults, it has become increasingly important to find more effective ways to reduce bacterial growth and infections in the mouth and gums.

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January 10, 2011
Therapy Options For Childern With Autism

Autism is a brain disorder that begins in early childhood and affects communication, social interaction and creative skills. Autism is a poorly understood brain disorder. No treatment has been found to help all people with autism, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. But the agency suggests options that may benefit many autistic people.

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May 21, 2021
Just go to therapy Bey!

Therapy is a resourceful method to assist Bahamians in dealing with the challenges of life, but many are missing out because of cultural perspectives.

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January 19, 2015
Okyanos expands beyond cardiac stem cell therapy

The Okyanos Heart Institute, the Grand Bahama-based stem cell therapy facility, yesterday announced that it had expanded its treatment options beyond cardiac stem cell therapy as The Bahamas positions itself as a regional leader in stem cell therapy. Speaking with Guardian Business, Okyanos CEO Matt Feshbach revealed that the government had approved Okyanos to perform a wider array of procedures, ...

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August 06, 2020
COVID-19 therapy trials 39very promising39

THE early reports of a therapy for COVID-19 patients in a clinical trial is "very promising" as a possible therapeutic option for the virus, according Director of the National HIV/AIDS & Infectious Diseases Programme at the Ministry of Health Dr Nikkiah Forbes.

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July 23, 2020
Israel: 'Gay conversion' therapy ban bill passed by MPs

Israeli MPs have taken steps to outlaw the practice of "gay conversion" therapy by psychologists - the first Middle East country to do so...

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