Source: Becker's Hospital Review, Written by Emily Rappleye, February 15, 2016 The death of 79-year-old Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia Saturday could muddle several important healthcare cases in the high court. Here are seven things to know about how Justice Scalia's death could alter healthcare. … [Read more...]
CARPHA: Cancer cases in the Caribbean on the increase
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Tuesday February 9, 2016 –Director of Surveillance, Disease Prevention and Control at the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), Dr. Joy St. John, says cancer cases in the region are on the rise and are affecting younger people. Read more: http://www.caribbean360.com/news/cancer-cases-in-the-caribbean-on-the-increase … [Read more...]
Zika virus may be more easily transmitted than thought
Caribbean Medical News 02-08-2016 WILLEMSTAD, Curacao — Last week, the new minister of public health, Sigfried Victorina, noted two cases of the zika virus present in Curacao and, given the proximity to Venezuela, Suriname and Brazil, the island may find its borders more than a little compromised. In addition, it is now reported that the virus, which is typically transmitted by the Aedes species … [Read more...]
Constraints and challenges in access to insulin: a global perspective – The Lancet
Dr. David Beran, PhD; Margaret Ewen, Dip Pharm; Prof. Richard Laing, MD Summary Substantial attention has been given to the issue of access to medicines for communicable diseases; however, access to essential medicines for diabetes, especially insulin, has had insufficient focus. Although insulin was discovered in 1921, the drug is unattainable to many globally, and this Review aims to … [Read more...]
Jamaica: Ground broken for state-of-the-art cancer treatment centre in Kingston
Minister of Health Horace Dalley (fourth left) breaks ground for a state-of-the-art cancer treatment centre at the St Joseph’s Hospital compound in Kingston on Thursday. Also breaking ground are: Minister of Labour and Social Security and former Health Minister Dr Fenton Ferguson (second left); minister of state in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Julian Robinson (fourth … [Read more...]