Not long ago, during pre-pandemic 2019, the reported life expectancy at birth for non-Hispanic Black, non-Hispanic White, and Hispanic populations was approximately 75, 79, and 82 years, respectively. The higher life expectancy of Hispanic people compared to others in the United States may come as a surprise to some. This phenomenon, known as the “Hispanic paradox,” was first noted in the … [Read more...]
Cubans Go Back To Roots With Herbal Remedies Amidst Medicine Shortage
Dayana Rodriguez says her son is overwhelmed with scabies but she has not been able to find any of the treatments prescribed by their doctor at the poorly-stocked pharmacies in Havana so she is now turning to a herbal remedy instead. Even as Cuba is leading the race to become the first country in Latin America to develop its own COVID-19 vaccine, the country is suffering acute shortages of … [Read more...]
The rise of robotic angiography
“Fear the robots.” Those three words have long been the caveat and cornerstone of classic science fiction. But in the angiography suite, robotics has received a decidedly warmer reception since debuting more than a decade ago. Simply defined, robotic angiography involves any medical imaging device that leverages some form of robotics — a mechanical arm, for example, or a small, motorized … [Read more...]
CARPHA, Canadian health agency join forces on COVID
Port of Spain – The Trinidad-based Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) says it is collaborating with the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) to build capacity to respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. CARPHA, the sole public health agency responsible for preventing disease, promoting and protecting health in the Caribbean, said together with PHAC, they are continuing to … [Read more...]
Mobile strategy pitched as Jamaica lags Caribbean in vaccinations
With concerns that high-risk people in deep rural communities have not been netted by the mass vaccination programme over the past six weeks, one public-health expert says the roll-out of the mobile immunisation units could prove crucial in reaching those most vulnerable. This comes amid emerging data that although Jamaica stands tall in gross volume of 135,473 vaccinations, the island, with … [Read more...]
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