Okyanos 'applauds' Stem Cell Bill

A major stem cell clinic is applauding the introduction of legislation in the House of Assembly yesterday, noting that the industry is poised to create jobs and serve as a means of economic growth. Okyanos Heart Institute, located on Grand Bahama, has already spent more than $5 million on equipment...

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Okyanos launches educational center

Okyanos Heart Institute, which brings a new standard of care and better quality of life to patients with chronic coronary artery disease using cardiac stem cell therapy, has announced the launch of an educational resource center for healthcare professionals on the American Journal of Cardiology (AJC) website. '
The resource center provides current research in the field of stem cell therapy for he...

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350K In Scholarships Helps A Young Man Realize His Dreams

Byron Knowles is the product of a single parent home, where he said there wasn't a whole lot of money floating around, but he said it was a home with a mother at the helm who stressed the importance of an education to her children.

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Jordan's Miracle

Celebrating a birthday with a huge party is the norm for most Bahamian families, but when Jordan Carey celebrates his second birthday, it's going to be extra special, as the celebration will take place on the eve of the anniversary of his heart surgery.

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An inspiring, unforgettable experience

For as long as she can remember, Nikita Smith has dreamed of being a doctor, so it was a dream come true for her to be invited to attend the National Youth Leadership Forum in Medicine (NYLF/MED), the United States' foremost program in pre-medical education for high school students which allows them to get a valuable head start on their career path.
At the NYLF/MED program, which took place in Atl...

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5M stem cell clinic approved in GB

A U.S. investor has received approval from the Ministry of Health to develop a cutting-edge clinic on Grand Bahama specializing in stem cell therapy.
Okyanos Heart Institute, taking up the second and third floor of the First Commercial Center, will spend $5 million on equipment and construction to bring the island's first formidable medical tourism product to life.
Geared towards "last chance" car...

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Around 20 to 30 out of every 100 hypertensive patients could be resistant to treatment

Around 20 to 30 out of every 100 hypertensive patients could be resistant to treatment

A patient has resistant
hypertension if they are not able to reach a normal arterial pressure
even when they are being treated with a combination of 3 or more
different medications using adequate doses; 

An expert from Spain shared
with physicians from the entire Caribbean region his experience
managing p...

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Hoping for a piece of the pie

Brittney Jones has dreams of studying medicine with a view to becoming a pediatric surgeon, specializing in either cardiology or oncology. But in these economic times, she knows the importance of obtaining scholarship monies to help pay for the education she wants. She started doing research while in 11th grade on scholarships that she could apply for to help her achieve her dreams. Little did ...

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