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January 21, 2011
Tele-dermatology Clinic Launched, System to Expand ICU Services in Future
Nassau,
The Bahamas - Officials at the Princess Margaret Hospital were ecstatic about the
successful launch of the Tele-dermatology clinic between New providence and
Marsh Harbour, Abaco Friday, just one week after Minister of Health Dr. the
Hon. Hubert A. Minnis promised residents of Abaco that the clinic would come on
stream.
Headed
by specialist dermatologist Dr. Herbert Olander, the Tele-derm...
Bahamian Doctor Named to Cleveland Clinic's Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute in Ohio, #1 Facility in the US
December 17, 2018
Bahamian Doctor Named to Cleveland Clinic's Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute in Ohio, #1 Facility in the US
In what is believed to be a first, a Bahamian surgeon has been named to join the faculty of the Cleveland Clinic's Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute in the United States, a facility that is part of the award-winning Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio...
August 23, 2018
Leading specialists warn dark skin no guarantee against skin cancer
Dermatologists promote skin checks for prevention...Radiation oncologists offer brachytherapy for skin cancer treatment...
June 06, 2017
Slather on the sunscreen to protect your skin in the summer heat
Summer officially begins in 16 more days, but step outdoors and out of your air-conditioned comfort, and you can't help but notice -- the heat is definitely on, with temperatures averaging around the 90-plus degree mark daily, but feeling hotter than what the thermostat reads. With that said, dermatologists every year encourage people, no matter their ethnicity, to slather on the sunblock/sunscree...
Your nails reveal a lot about your overall health
March 01, 2016
Your nails reveal a lot about your overall health
Your body has a way of telling you when something is not going well and that there is a cause for concern, and your nails are no exception. Their shape, texture, color and overall condition can clue you in on what's happening with your health. Your skin and nails can often provide the first sign of systemic diseases like diabetes or psoriasis. Here are eight common nail conditions, and what to do ...
Defense closes in Donna Vasyli murder trial
September 30, 2015
Defense closes in Donna Vasyli murder trial
Lawyer Murrio Ducille yesterday invited the jury in the Donna Vasyli murder trial to disregard DNA evidence that her husband's blood was on her clothing.
Ending the silence
June 22, 2015
Ending the silence
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a disease that affects sweat glands in the groin and armpit, known as the apocrine glands, with symptoms that include painful red bumps or sores in the armpits, groin, anal areas; under the breasts, for women; pus drainage; itching; foul odor and scarring.
The importance of skin cancer checks
January 12, 2015
The importance of skin cancer checks
Getting some people to visit the doctor for annual screenings is akin to pulling teeth. But as many come to the realization that taking care of themselves is essential to living longer, healthier and happier lives, they grudgingly do their screenings for diseases like diabetes, cholesterol and hypertension. And although they may have to be dragged fighting tooth and nail to a doctor, many people n...
Vexing scalp and skin conditions
November 12, 2013
Vexing scalp and skin conditions
Scalp psoriasis and Seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp remain relatively uncommon around the world. However, in recent years, there appears to be some increase in Seborrheic dermatitis cases in The Bahamas, according to specialist dermatologist Dr. Herbert Olander.
Scalp psoriasis can cause red patches to form on the skin; white scales to attach to the hair shaft; patchy scaling or thick crusting...
Hair Loss Can Be Tragic
October 16, 2012
Hair Loss Can Be Tragic
Hair plays an important role in everyone's life and sometimes it is what defines us and the way we conduct our lives.
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