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Draft Strategic Plan for medical laboratories set for cabinet deliberation
NASSAU, The Bahamas
--- The adoption and implementation of the proposed National Strategic
Plan for Public and Private Medical Laboratories within The Bahamas will
not only "streamline lab operations" at the various public and private
facilities within the Commonwealth, but can also lead to international
accreditation, health experts say.
Minister
of Health, Dr. the Hon. Perry Gomez w...
OAS Presents Mobile Simulation Laboratory for Cyber-Attack Response Exercises
The
Inter-American Committee against Terrorism (CICTE) of the Organization
of American States (OAS) today presented a mobile simulation laboratory
of advanced technology that will be incorporated into its program to
respond to cyber attacks and will be available to Member States in order
to help them secure their critical infrastructure and information
systems.
"The CICTE Secretariat, with ...
OAS Strengthens Program against Cyber Attacks with Mobile Simulation Laboratory
The
Organization of American States (OAS) will strengthen its program
against cyber attacks with the addition of a mobile simulation
laboratory with the latest technology in the field that will be made
available to Member States to further contribute to the protection of
their critical infrastructure and information systems.
The simulation lab will reinforce the ability of the OAS to
suppor...
Laboratory School Initiative Put on Hold
Laboratory School Initiative Put on Hold
WHEN TG Glover Primary School opens its doors next week, it will do so without the addition of the much-touted lab school initiative. The project was expected to "revolutionize" the education system; however, it has been placed on hold by the Ministry of Education until further notice.
Doctors Hospital expands its reach with the opening of its newest access center in the Meldon Plaza.
Doctors Hospital expands its reach with the opening of its newest access center in the Meldon Plaza.
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Doctor's Hospital has expanded its reach with the grand opening of its newest access center in the Meldon Plaza. The center will feature multiple laboratory, phlebotomy and pharmacy services. Hospital officials said, at the Grand Opening Friday morning, that they chose the new location because of its convenience for patients.
Study Shows Bariatric Surgery Provides Superior Long-Term Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes in Patients with Obesity
Study Shows Bariatric Surgery Provides Superior Long-Term Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes in Patients with Obesity
Twelve-year data indicate greater weight loss and fewer diabetes medications after bariatric surgery compared to usual care
Woman dies from dengue fever
Woman dies from dengue fever
In the face of a dramatic increase of dengue fever cases, it has been revealed that at least one dengue-related death has been confirmed. According to Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr. Delon Brennen, laboratory and autopsy results revealed that the vector-borne illness ultimately led to the death of a middle-aged woman who died earlier this month.
Cleveland Clinic-Led Study Discovers Link between High Levels of Niacin - a Common B Vitamin - and Heart Disease
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.
Doctors union president: NHI capitation rate 'a financial challenge'
Dr. Charles Arthur Clarke, president of the Bahamas Doctors Union, has outlined the financial concerns facing doctors who are considering enrolling as providers of the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme.