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Hip and Knee Adult reconstruction surgeon and orthopaedic oncologist at Cleveland Clinic Florida Dr. Jorge Manrique-Succar, Discusses Innovative Robotic Total Knee Arthroplasty at Bahamas Medical Association Conference
Dr. Jorge Manrique – Succar M.D., who specializes in orthopaedic oncology and hip and knee adult reconstruction surgery at Cleveland Clinic Florida, shared information on Robotic Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA), a robotic procedure that offers more precise visuals allowing better precision for doctors performing the procedure.
Police investigating the alleged drowning of adult male in waters off Andros
NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Police in Andros are investigating the circumstances surrounding the drowning of an adult male which occurred in waters off Andros during the early morning hours of Sunday, February 4, 2024. Preliminary reports indicate that police were alerted, shortly after 7:00 a.m., that the victim went missing while onboard a fishing vessel. It is reported [...]
Tips for single adults to thrive
Tips for single adults to thrive
Single adults - those people 25 years and older who are not married, can thrive, and enjoy life to its fullest. However, far too many of them experience great pressure from family, friends, and society, to get married and have children.
Gum disease affects over 70 percent of adults
Gum disease affects over 70 percent of adults
Do your gums bleed when you brush? Do you have chronic bad breath? Do you have shaky teeth or know family members who suffer from early teeth loss? One of the most common diseases in the world is periodontal disease.
Adult onset asthma has become a lot more commonplace than it was decades ago
Asthma is a worldwide health concern that affects millions of people regardless of their gender, race, and age. Gina Rolle, a nurse by profession, is aware that people can develop asthma later in life, but she never thought it would happen to her, especially as she had no family history of the disease. But at age 51 she started exhibiting symptoms. Now 55-years-old, Rolle is one of the millions ...
Two great 'adult' choices in local theaters
Two great 'adult' choices in local theaters
"Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" (Rated B) and "Arrival" (Rated T)
It is estimated that one in every 20 adults over age 50 has PAD
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is a common problem that affects almost 10 percent of the population.
Adult flat foot
Adult flat foot
If your arches are flat and the feet point outward, you have flat feet. If you have pain in the heel, arch or ankle, you may have painful flat feet and need to be seen by a podiatrist for relief.
Adult flatfoot
Adult flatfoot
If your arches are flat and the feet point outward, you have flat feet. Oftentimes the bones may touch the ground when you walk.
Statistics show 16.7 percent of Bahamian adults smoked tobacco regularly in 2012
The Ministry of Health has reported that 16.7 percent of the Bahamian adult population are smokers -- over 10 percent of them classified as
"daily smokers" -- according to the most current statistics which were compiled in 2012.