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Learn more about arthritis
May 18, 2011
Learn more about arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic (long-term) inflammatory disease that primarily affects the joints, but can also affect other organs. The cause of rheumatoid arthritis is unknown. However, RA involves an attack on the body by its own immune cells (auto-immune disease).
February 21, 2017
Rheumatoid arthritis is more than just a joint disease
At it's most basic, the average person would describe rheumatoid arthritis (RA) as joint pain, but the disease is not purely joint disease and goes beyond that. It's a painful and destructive joint disease that can cause deformity in the hands, affect the heart, eyes and lungs, and even shorten a person's life span. Further, patients with prolonged inflammation can develop insulin-resistance, a ri...
Arthritis pain relief can be had
July 26, 2016
Arthritis pain relief can be had
Joint pain complaints are commonplace, and almost expected as people age. Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States affecting more than 40 million people. It is more common as you get older, however it can occur at any age. The word arthritis literally means pain within a joint and describes the inflammation and swelling of the cartilage and lining of the joints, along with...
Arthritis in the foot and ankle
June 03, 2014
Arthritis in the foot and ankle
Arthritis is one of the oldest diseases known to mankind. It has been found in the remains of Earths' earliest settlers. When people think of osteoarthritis they generally think of older people whose hips, knees and hands are affected. But statistics suggest that more than half of people in their 60s and 70s have osteoarthritis that affect their feet and ankles.
Arthritis is still a common disease...
Arthritis: Oh my aching feet
May 22, 2012
Arthritis: Oh my aching feet
Complaints of joint pain seem common place and are even expected as people age. Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States affecting more than 40 million people. It is more common as you get older, especially in the elderly, however it can occur at any age, and the word literally means pain within a joint. Arthritis, describes the inflammation and swelling of the cartilage a...
April 02, 2024
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.
March 01, 2024
Court of Appeal upholds former NIB director's pension benefit award
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Court of Appeal has upheld a Supreme Court judge's decision to award a former National Insurance Board Director seven years of pension benefits. NIB had appealed a decision of Justice Diane Stewart, who, in an April 28, 2023 ruling, determined that NIB "negligently misrepresented" to Rowena Bethel that she could participate [...]
More Quaker products recalled over salmonella fears
January 26, 2024
More Quaker products recalled over salmonella fears
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — More food items produced by the Quaker Oats Company have been added to a recall list because they reportedly have the potential to be contaminated with the harmful Salmonella organism, according to company officials. The Quaker Oats Company, through its authorized distributor Thompson Trading, announced today an" expansion of the December 20th, [...]
Quaker Issues Revised Recall Notice With Additional Products Due To Possible Health Risk
January 26, 2024
Quaker Issues Revised Recall Notice With Additional Products Due To Possible Health Risk
The Quaker Oats Company through its authorized distributor THOMPSON TRADING announced today an expansion of the December 20th, 2023, recall to include additional cereals, bars and snacks listed below because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weak...
December 21, 2023
"Quaker Withdraws Granola Bars And Granola Cereals Due To Possible Health Risk”
The Quaker Oats Company announced today the market withdrawal of the granola bars and granola cereals included in this detailed list www.quakergranolarecall.com because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cause severe infections and, occasionally, fatal outcomes in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
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