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Minimally Invasive and Effective Procedure: Arthroscopy Evaluates and Treats Common Sport Injuries
Minimally Invasive and Effective Procedure: Arthroscopy Evaluates and Treats Common Sport Injuries
According to the latest study conducted by the Consumer Product Safety Commission's National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS), more than 1.9 million individuals had a sports-related injury that was treated in the recent years...
Commending medical care in The Bahamas
Commending medical care in The Bahamas
The writers wish to commend medical care in The Bahamas. Happily, and contrary to biased and ignorant opinion, we both were surprised and delighted with such care as a result of two recent health issues.
NFL Great Dan Marino inspires Medical Leader
NFL Great Dan Marino inspires Medical Leader
One of the world's leading orthopedic surgeons was inspired by meeting a legendary American football hero who was visiting the Cayman Islands to participate in a leadership conference. Dr. Alwin Almeida, Chief Orthopedic Surgeon and Joint Replacement Specialist at Health City Cayman Islands...
Diabetic shoes can save your feet and your life
Diabetic shoes can save your feet and your life
People with diabetes are prone to having foot problems, often because of two common complications of diabetes - nerve damage (neuropathy) and poor circulation.
Medical supplier Ports International expands with new downtown location
After 28 years in business, leading medical supplier Ports International, located at the Airport Industrial Park, is expanding downtown to better serve its customers.
Nepal desperate for helpf after killer quake
Nepal desperate for helpf after killer quake
Shelter, fuel, food, medicine, power, news, workers -- Nepal's earthquake-hit capital was short on everything Monday as its people searched for lost loved ones, sorted through rubble for their belongings and struggled to provide for their families' needs...
Sitting with legs crossed comes with health risks
Sitting with legs crossed comes with health risks
Sitting with legs crossed is a common way to sit, which most of us do at some time. But there are potential health risks that come with sitting that way.
Medical science fiction now reality
Medical science fiction now reality
Medical science is continually making advances with the development and introduction of new medications and treatments.
Govt considering five more stem cell licenses
Govt considering five more stem cell licenses
Prime Minister Perry Christie yesterday confirmed that the Ministry of Health is assessing applications for five stem cell therapy licenses as part of the government's push to establish the country as a medical tourism destination.
Okyanos expands beyond cardiac stem cell therapy
Okyanos expands beyond cardiac stem cell therapy
The Okyanos Heart Institute, the Grand Bahama-based stem cell therapy facility, yesterday announced that it had expanded its treatment options beyond cardiac stem cell therapy as The Bahamas positions itself as a regional leader in stem cell therapy. Speaking with Guardian Business, Okyanos CEO Matt Feshbach revealed that the government had approved Okyanos to perform a wider array of procedures, ...