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ALS thrust into the spotlight
July 25, 2023
ALS thrust into the spotlight
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which is often called Lou Gehrig's disease after the baseball player who died from the disease in 2009, has been thrust into the spotlight in The Bahamas with the recent deaths of two well-known Bahamians in a three-month span, both with an ALS diagnosis.
What you need to know about Alopecia
September 15, 2021
What you need to know about Alopecia
By: Jhanae Winter
Hair loss is distressing for both men and women, but being unaware of what is going on and having no knowledge on how to deal with it is considerably worse.
The medical term for hair loss is Alopecia. It is a condition that attacks the scalp and hair follicles resulting in hair loss.
September 06, 2016
Multi-disciplinary approach necessary in sickle cell surgeries
As the world observes Sickle Cell Awareness Month, Dr. G. Ashaini Knowles, consultant general and pediatric surgeon, says surgery in patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) is generally safe when performed by a multi-disciplinary team.
The tale of Charlie
March 23, 2016
The tale of Charlie
I was one of 4 pups born in late 2003 at a garbage dump on Great Abaco Island, The Bahamas. Were it not for a caring local resident, Molly Roberts, I may not have survived a week.
The constipation epidemic
February 22, 2016
The constipation epidemic
Up until a year ago Kayla Smith (name changed), mid-40s, was plagued with constipation -- for decades.
February 15, 2016
NHI spokesman: No more prescription drug benefit soon
The National Prescription Drug Plan (NPDP) - launched in 2010 after enabling legislation was introduced in 2009 - will be phased out as the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme is rolled out, along with a plan for ensuring access to prescription medication, according to NHI Project Director Dr. Delon Brennen.
A number of conditions can cause your cold feet
January 25, 2016
A number of conditions can cause your cold feet
Have you ever been booted out of the bed or a chair because your feet were icy cold? Well, it may not just be the chilly weather.
Empowering women's choices for good health
June 16, 2015
Empowering women's choices for good health
On average, women tend to be better about seeking medical attention than men when they don't feel well
March 12, 2012
More Illnesses Now Covered Under NIB Prescription Drug Plan
The Prime Minister today, 12 March, 2012 signed an Order expanding the list of chronic diseases covered under the National Insurance Chronic Diseases Prescription Drug Programme.
The new Order amends conditions under two existing categories of illnesses previously listed and adds four new conditions to the overall listing. The new Order replaces ?Ischaemic Heart Disease? with ?Ischaemic Diseas...
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