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Research must drive better health care

Medical research and practical medicine must meld seamlessly to the benefit of the public. This was the consensus during the opening ceremony of the 25th annual Errol Walrond Scientific Symposium,...
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BAMP: Take that back, Santia

The Barbados Association of Medical Practitioners (BAMP) is calling on Deputy Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw to withdraw comments...
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No cases of cyclosporiasis in Barbados, says Ministry of Health

The Ministry of Health and Wellness says there are no suspected or confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in Barbados...
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Site checks the norm, says Ishmael

Officials from the Environmental Health Department are inspecting migrant worker accommodations across Barbados and have identified compliance issues...
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QEH to dispose of unclaimed bodies

Backed by recent legislative changes, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is preparing to dispose of 65 bodies left...
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Healthy living this festive season and beyond

Nationnews Desk -
The holidays are coming – and so are the Christmas parties, the second helpings and “nuff” food and drinks. The holidays in the Caribbean are...
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Bajan fruit cake taking shape

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One reader remarked: “Mrs Maynard-Watson, I understand what you are doing. Yes! A commercial fruit cake made with Bajan grown fruit would be a...
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Caribbean countries urged to be prepared as region enters increased influenza season

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The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is urging countries in the Americas, including the Caribbean, to adjust their health service preparedness and response plans...
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China medical ship to visit Dec. 20

Natanga Smith -
Barbadians will have access to a wide range of free medical services later this month when the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy hospital ship, Silk...
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Upgrade for cancer care

Gercine Carter -
Government has moved to ensure Barbadians will soon no longer have to travel abroad for critical cancer treatment.  The state-of-the art linear accelerator (LINAC) machine,...
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Yawning

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The science of yawning: why we do it, why it spreads, and why it deserves its own day Yawning is one of life’s most universal...
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