FOCUS ON HEALTH Degenerative disc disease in the low back By Virginia Nsitem This article will discuss a case of a patient who came to my clinic with complaints of low back pain. Initial consultation A middle-aged female patient called my office and made an appointment to see me for her complaints of low back […]
A senior official of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) countries will suffer disruptions to their supply chains as Chinese production of goods stalls as a result of the coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak that has killed more than 600 people in the Asian country. “Notably, today the Chinese government announced […]
There has now been over 1,000 deaths in China alone as result of the coronavirus. The news reports show deserted streets in Wuhan and other areas of China as people are forced to stay indoors, hastily-built hospitals and people being forced off the streets and into protective areas. Citizens of other countries, including Canadians, are […]
FOCUS ON HEALTH Cell-phone-sized device that stimulates nerve in neck may prevent migraine If your bank account balance looks nail-bitingly low and you won’t get paid for days, you might agonize over every dollar you spend. Maybe you’ll scrutinize grocery-store ads more closely than usual or brew your own coffee instead of ordering it from […]
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Jamaica Government has imposed a travel ban on all flights to and from China, and citizens have also been strongly advised not to travel to that country. The ban comes in the wake of the World Health Organization’s declaration of the new Coronavirus, which originated in the central Chinese city of […]
With nearly 30 of its students and administrative staff presently in China, the University of the West Indies (UWI) says it has been closely monitoring the outbreak of the coronavirus in the Far East nation and is activating a response plan. In a statement last Wednesday, the institution said it has 36 students enrolled in […]
This article will discuss some common types of pain and their causes. Pain is a universal term that is used to describe discomfort that we are experiencing. Pain can be constant or can come and go. Pain is often categorized as acute or chronic. There are many terms to describe pain, including: achy; sharp; burning; […]
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, Friday January 24, 2020 – The cholera outbreak in Haiti that began in October 2010, affecting over 820,000 people and killing 9,792, has been stopped in its tracks, with the country reaching one-year free of confirmed cases this week. The achievement follows concerted efforts from Haiti, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and […]
By Stephen Weir This is the last year for the RBC Charles Taylor Prize. The non-fiction Canadian book prize is closing down in March after marking 20-years of rewarding the country’s best authors. The Prize recently announced the last five authors on the shortlist to win the Prize. One of their books, Timothy Winegard’s history […]
Cuban doctors have given President David Granger a good health report. His cancer remains in remission. According to a statement, Granger arrived in Havana on January 18, 2020 to undergo a scheduled medical evaluation which was completed on Monday. “The team of Cuban medical specialists confirmed that the President’s medical examination shows that he has […]
