St. Kitts & Nevis has joined the growing list of islands in the Caribbean that intends to decriminalize and utilise marijuana for medical uses. Oddly enough, the government did not approve the use of marijuana for religious or recreational purposes but people caught with 15 ounces or less of the drug will only get a ticket. … [Read more...]
Immunotherapy: A New Form Of Cancer Treatment?
Immunotherapy, also known as biologic therapy, is a type of cancer treatment that builds up the body's natural defenses to fight cancer. It uses substances produced inside the body (or outside) to advance or restore the functioning of the body's immune system. Immunotherapy is undergoing rapid growth and many cancer patients are experiencing noteworthy results from these treatments allowing them … [Read more...]
Medical device cybersecurity: Need for practical solutions
Healthcare cybersecurityCybersecurity incidents are a growing threat to the healthcare industry in general and hospitals in particular. The industry has lagged behind other industries in protecting patient data from being hacked. A major challenge in hospitals’ cybersecurity is the enormous number of devices with access to a hospitals' network. These include mobile phones, tablets, desktop … [Read more...]
Few Jamaican Women are Screened for Breast Cancer
The incidence of breast cancer in Jamaica is high and it is the most common cancer diagnosed in Jamaican women resulting in a high mortality rate compared to other countries in the world. Many women unfortunately are being diagnosed at a late stage reducing their odds for successful treatment and their opportunities for long-term survival. … [Read more...]
Eastern Caribbean Free of Congenital STDs
Since 2010, PAHO/WHO has collaborated with the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) to implement a regional initiative for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV/AIDS and congenital syphilis. In 2013, 2324 children were born with HIV in LAC which is a decrease of 45% than in 2010. In Cuba, less than 2% of children whose mothers have HIV are born with the virus, the … [Read more...]
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