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NOW IN its third year, the General Accident Insurance Company’s annual blood drive proceeds will facilitate donations to the Chain of Hope Foundation for local open-heart surgeries. With initial targets set at 50 units of blood, the 58 Half-Way...

NOW IN its third year, the General Accident Insurance Company’s annual blood drive proceeds will facilitate donations to the Chain of Hope Foundation for local open-heart surgeries. With initial targets set at 50 units of blood, the 58 Half-Way...

1 year 9 months ago

Health – Demerara Waves Online News- Guyana

DPP advises police to drop rape case against Dharamlall; ChildLink denies breaching girl’s confidentiality, contributing to her withdrawal

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Tuesday indicated it had halted all investigations into a 16-year old girl’s allegation that Local Government Minister Nigel Dharamlall raped her at his residence last December. According to the law enforcement agency, that decision was based on advice by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) after the girl last ...

The Guyana Police Force (GPF) on Tuesday indicated it had halted all investigations into a 16-year old girl’s allegation that Local Government Minister Nigel Dharamlall raped her at his residence last December. According to the law enforcement agency, that decision was based on advice by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) after the girl last ...

1 year 9 months ago

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Health – Demerara Waves Online News- Guyana

Activists demand support for Dharamlall rape complainant; inquiry into handling of probe

Thirty-four persons of Amerindian descent as well as several activists of the women’s rights organisation, Red Thread, on Tuesday demanded broad-based health, legal and financial support for the 16-year old girl who alleged that she was raped by Local Government Minister Nigel Dharamlall. “Apolitical coordination of support for the child, with Indigenous groups and communities ...

Thirty-four persons of Amerindian descent as well as several activists of the women’s rights organisation, Red Thread, on Tuesday demanded broad-based health, legal and financial support for the 16-year old girl who alleged that she was raped by Local Government Minister Nigel Dharamlall. “Apolitical coordination of support for the child, with Indigenous groups and communities ...

1 year 9 months ago

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Health Archives - Barbados Today

Talks on to get ultra-processed foods out of schools

Health and education officials in Barbados are sharing ideas on how to accelerate the removal of ultra-processed products from schools across the region.

Health and education officials in Barbados are sharing ideas on how to accelerate the removal of ultra-processed products from schools across the region.

They are hoping this will be one of several strategic approaches to address the issue of childhood obesity, which they said has become very worrisome.

They are holding discussions at a two-day event which opened on Tuesday at the Courtyard by Marriott Bridgetown, hosted by the Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC) and the Pan-American Health Organisation (PAHO), and attended by several local and regional stakeholders.

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1 year 9 months ago

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Controversy continues between Hogar Crea, DNCD and the Drug Council over the lethal drug fentanyl in the Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo.- Contrary to the claims made by Hogar Crea Dominicana Dominicana regarding the presence of fentanyl in the country and the treatment of two individuals by the organization, the National Directorate for Drug Control (DNCD) and the National Drug Council (CND) have denied these allegations.

Santo Domingo.- Contrary to the claims made by Hogar Crea Dominicana Dominicana regarding the presence of fentanyl in the country and the treatment of two individuals by the organization, the National Directorate for Drug Control (DNCD) and the National Drug Council (CND) have denied these allegations.

According to the DNCD, in their efforts to combat drug trafficking in the country, they have not seized fentanyl or “zombie drugs” during the tenure of Vice Admiral José Manuel Cabrera Ulloa.

The DNCD and the CND’s response came after César Richardson, a representative of Hogar Crea Dominicana based in Santiago de los Caballeros, confirmed the existence of the drug to Listín Diario. They also highlighted that the National Institute of Forensic Sciences (INACIF) has not confirmed the presence of fentanyl in the drugs that have been previously analyzed. Adding on,  states that they have conducted searches and interdictions in public spaces as indicated by the media reports, resulting in the arrest of individuals and confiscation of various other types of substances. The DNCD assures the public that they will continue their operations and interventions and are committed to addressing complaints of this nature and any others that may arise. The entity emphasizes that all seizures conducted by the institution are sent to INACIF under chain of custody for analysis, which certifies the type and weight of each substance.

Similarly, the CND, in a statement, confirms that fentanyl, an opioid estimated to cause the death of 200 people every day in the United States due to overdose, has not been identified in any illegal narcotics during the current administration of the anti-narcotics authorities. The CND highlights that INACIF maintains an extensive database that allows the identification of approximately 300 variants of fentanyl.

The statement specifies that the interventions conducted in the public spaces mentioned in television programs have resulted in the arrest of individuals and the confiscation of other substances, according to reports from INACIF.

Additionally, the Ministry of Public Health has reported no epidemiological alerts related to deaths caused by a possible overdose of fentanyl in the country.

1 year 9 months ago

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Lupin Dolutegravir Tablets for Oral Suspension gets tentative USFDA nod for HIV/AIDS

Mumbai: Global pharma major Lupin Limited today announced that
it has received tentative approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) for
its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA), Dolutegravir Tablets for Oral Suspension, 5 mg.

Mumbai: Global pharma major Lupin Limited today announced that
it has received tentative approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) for
its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA), Dolutegravir Tablets for Oral Suspension, 5 mg.

The product is a generic equivalent of Tivicay PD Tablets for Oral Suspension, 5 mg of ViiV Healthcare
Company.

Dolutegravir is an antiretroviral medication used, together with other medications, for the treatment of HIV/AIDS.

This product will be manufactured at Lupin’s Nagpur facility in India.
Dolutegravir Tablets for Oral Suspension (RLD Tivicay PD ) had estimated annual sales of USD
1 million in the U.S. (IQVIA MAT March 2023).

Read also: Lupin bags USFDA nod for generic equivalent of Nascobal Nasal Spray

Lupin is an innovation-led transnational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Mumbai, India. The
Company develops and commercializes a wide range of branded and generic formulations, biotechnology
products, and APIs in over 100 markets in the U.S., India, South Africa, and across the Asia Pacific (APAC), Latin
America (LATAM), Europe, and Middle East regions.
The Company specializes in the cardiovascular, anti-diabetic, and respiratory segments and has
a significant presence in the anti-infective, gastro-intestinal (GI), central nervous system (CNS), and women’s
health areas. The company
invested 7.9% of its revenue in research and development in FY23.
Lupin has 15 manufacturing sites, 7 research centers, more than 20,000 professionals working globally, and has
been consistently recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ in the Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals sector.Read also: Lupin receives over Rs 205 crore from AbbVie for meeting key product development milestone

1 year 9 months ago

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GGSIPU Extends deadline For Registration, Fee Payment, Documents Verification For MBBS, BSc Nursing admissions

Delhi: Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) has extended the schedule for online registration and subsequent payment of the counseling participation fee and online verification of documents of reserved category candidates for the academic session 2023-24.

The candidates who have qualified for NEET UG 2023 and have filled online registration form of GGSIPU earlier, and have paid the Non-Refundable Registration Fee of Rs. 1500, such candidates are required to enroll for a centralized online counseling participation fee of Rs 1000 (non – refundable) through Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card. The last date to pay is 6.7.2023 up to 11.50 pm.

The candidates who have qualified for NEET UG 2023 and have not filled online registration form of GGSIPU earlier and have not paid the Non-Refundable Registration Fee of Rs. 1500, such candidates are required to register and pay the registration fee of Rs 1500 online and subsequently required to enroll for a centralized online counseling participation fee of Rs 1000 (non – refundable) through Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card. The last date to pay is 6.7.2023 up to 11.50 pm.

The candidates are required to check their Enrolment status for the centralized online counseling process and confirmation of fee payment on the website (https://ipu.admissions.nic.in). They must take the printout of the online fee confirmation receipt with the transaction details to be retained for all future reference.

The payment of counseling participation fees does not guarantee admission, as the centralized online process for counseling is based on merit in the respective entrance test.

Documents verification –

Online verification of documents by the University

Closing Date MBBS, BSc Nursing

The candidate claiming benefits under the reserved category has to
upload the relevant supporting documents duly issued
by Competent Authority.

The candidates may kindly read Admission Brochure to see the details
of documents required for being eligible to claim benefits under the Reserved
Category and for the ARMY category, please upload Appendix 9(A)/9(B)/9(C) of the Admission Brochure 2023-24.

10.07.2023 (11:50 PM)

The candidates note that University's Verifying Officer
shall raise queries in cases where the document(s) is deficient, or any
discrepancy is observed. Candidates are advised to revert back/ upload the
required documents immediately to claim the benefit of the reserved
category on merit.

The online registration and submission of counseling
participation fees for admission in program MBBS and BSc (Hons) Nursing based on merit of NEET UG 2023 will be in respect of the following medical
colleges/institutes affiliated with Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University,
New Delhi -

MBBS -

1. North DMC Medical College & Hindu Rao Hospital — NDMC (MC), Hindu Rao Hospital, Malkaganj, New Delhi (Admissions to be made against 85% State Quota seats only in respect of candidates who have completed their 11th & 12th class from any school located in the NCT of Delhi).

2. Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College and Hospital, Sector 6, Rohini, Delhi (Admissions to be made against 85% State Quota seats only in respect of candidates who have completed their 11th & 12th class from any school located in the NCT of Delhi)

3. Army College of Medical Sciences, Near Base Hospital, Delhi Gantt., New Delhi (Admissions to be made against 100% sanctioned intake). The admission to the ALMS i.e. Army College of Medical Sciences, is for the children of eligible serving Army personnel, Ex-Army personnel, and war widows/widows of the Army. The children of categories of Army personnel as detailed in Chapter 7. I .4 of the Admission Brochure 2022-23 are eligible, and they are required to upload the relevant certificate Appendix 9 (A), 9(B), 9(C) & 9 (D) as given against the category applicable to them as proof of their eligibility for admission to ALMS.

All the concerned candidates/stakeholders are hereby informed that the admission of 100% seats in the MBBS program at VMMC & Safdadung Hospital, New Delhi, and ABVIMS, Dr. RML Hospital, will be conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee, DGHS. Hence, whosoever is desirous of seeking admission to these 02 affiliated medical colleges/institutes may apply on the website of MCC, DGHS. (https://mcc.nic.in).

BSC (Hons) Nursing –

1. Lakshmi Bai Batra College Of Nursing

2. St. Stephen's College Of Nursing, Tis Hazari, Delhi (Christian Minority)

3. College of Nursing Hindu Rao Hospital

4. College of Nursing Kasturba Hospital

5. Panna Dai College of Nursing, DDU

6. Shakuntala Devi College or Nursing

All the concerned applicants/stakeholders are hereby informed that the admission of 1 00% seats in the BSc (Hons) Nursing program at the College of Nursing, Safdariung Hospital, New Delhi, and College of Nursing. The Medical Counselling Committee, DGHS, will conduct Dr. RML Hospital. Hence, whosoever is desirous of seeking admission to these 02 affiliated medical colleges/institutes may apply on the website of MCC. DGHS. (https://mcc.nic.in).

Eligibility criteria

BSC (Hons) Nursing -

All candidates must appear in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test — Undergraduate of 2023 (NEET UG 2023) and qualify to be considered for admissions.

Admission terms and conditions -

The minimum qualifying criteria for entrance test to admission to BSc Nursing is as under –

1. General 50th Percentile

2. SC/ST/OBC 40th Percentile

3. General-PwD 45th Percentile

4. SC/ST/OBC-PwD 40th percentile

5. Regarding candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC, the marks obtained in 3 subjects, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, shall be 40% individually.

Also Read:NEET PG, NEET MDS Counselling 2023: UP DGME issues guidelines on stipend, reservation, check out details

MBBS -

1. Candidate should be an Indian/ Overseas Indian / Nepal citizen. Non-Resident Indians and Foreign Nationals are not eligible.

2. The candidate should be medically fit to pursue the allocated course on medical examination.

3. The candidate should have attained the age of 17 years on or before 31' December of the year of his/her admission to the first year of the Course.

4. No provisional admission will be done for any result awaited or Compartment / Supplementary cases. The admission to the ACMS i.e. Army College of Medical Sciences, is for the children of eligible serving Army personnel, Ex-Army personnel, and war widows/widows of the Army. The children of categories of Army personnel, as detailed in chapter 7.1.4 of the Admission Brochure 2022-23, are eligible. They are required to upload the relevant certificate Appendix 9 (A), 9(B), 9(C) & 9 (D) as given against the category applicable to them as proof of their eligibility for admission to ACMS.

The candidate seeking admission under reserved categories has to mandatorily upload the entitled supporting certificate in his/her name. The Candidates, for further details, must read Chapter 6 (Reservation Policy) of the respective Admission Brochure 2023-24.

In case the candidate is claiming the seat reserved for DSC/DST/DOBC (wherever applicable) category, then He/ She should have passed his/ her qualifying exam from Delhi School/College and must have an SC/ST/OBC certificate issued by the Competent Authority of Govt. of NCT of Delhi only.

Reservation in OBC Category is not applicable for Master's Level and Postgraduate Diploma programs. The OBC category reservation applies only to the University School of Studies and Govt. Colleges (affiliated with GGSIPU) only.

For claiming reservation against the OBC category in Delhi Region, the candidate has to upload a valid OBC category certificate issued by a Competent Authority of Delhi in accordance with the list of OBC categories as per Govt. of NCT of Delhi. And suppose the OBC certificate is issued before 31.03.2023. In that case, it is mandatory for candidates to upload the OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate, which should be issued after 31st March 2023 with the OBC certificate.

The EWS category reservation applies only to the University School of Studies and Govt. affiliated Colleges. This will be implemented in accordance with the Govt. of India and Govt. of NCT of Delhi orders as applicable. EWS Certificate should be issued after 31st March 2023 stating valid for year 2023-2024.

For claiming a reservation on a seat reserved for DEFENCE Category, the candidate must upload the duly filled and signed Appendix 1 of Admission Brochure 2023-24 issued by the competent authority as mentioned in Admission Brochure 2023-24 along with supporting documents. Reserved Category Candidates who fail to upload documents as per notified schedule or whose documents are not in order will forfeit his/her right to the reserved category claimed and will automatically be converted to General Category as per University rules.

For MBBS only: Candidates claiming a seat in the "Delhi Region" must have passed the qualifying examination (i.e. 11th and 12th ) from any institutes/ Colleges located in Delhi. Allotment of seats in the wrong region on account of incorrect filling of form will lead to cancellation of the allotment at any later stage, and the candidate will automatically lose the right to the seat in his bonafide region if not available at the time of cancellation of seat.

For BSc (Hons) Nursing - Candidates claiming seats in the "Delhi Region" must have passed the qualifying examination from any institutes! Colleges located in Delhi. Allotment of seats in the wrong region on account of incorrect filling of form will lead to cancellation of the allotment at any later stage. The candidate will automatically lose the right to the seat in his bonafide region if not available at the time of cancellation of the seat.

To view the notices, click on the links below –

https://medicaldialogues.in/pdf_upload/mbbs-213482.pdf

https://medicaldialogues.in/pdf_upload/mbbs-1-213483.pdf

Also Read:DCI Directs Dental Colleges To Ensure Provisional Registration Of BDS Students Before Undergoing Internship

1 year 9 months ago

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News Archives - Healthy Caribbean Coalition

Accelerating the Removal of Ultra-Processed Products from Caribbean Schools

Accelerating the Removal of Ultra-Processed Products From Caribbean Schools – The Food in Our Schools Matters

July 4-5, 2023
Courtyard Marriott Hotel | Bridgetown, Barbados

Accelerating the Removal of Ultra-Processed Products From Caribbean Schools – The Food in Our Schools Matters

July 4-5, 2023
Courtyard Marriott Hotel | Bridgetown, Barbados

This meeting: Accelerating the removal of ultra-processed products from Caribbean schools represents a reconvening of face-to-face meetings of Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC) member organisations and partners. The aim of the meeting is to support harmonised regional acceleration of robust evidence-informed policies which regulate the availability and marketing of ultra-processed products in school settings, by bringing together diverse stakeholders, including those from government, civil society and academia.  This meeting precedes a second meeting hosted by the HCC immediately following on July 6-7, 2023. The second meeting: Mobilising for 2025 – A Caribbean Civil Society NCD Forum aims to bring together HCC member civil society organisations (CSOs) and key stakeholders to discuss non-communicable disease (NCD) (including mental, neurological and substance use disorders – MNSDs)[1] prevention and control priorities.

The Caribbean has some of the highest adult obesity rates in the world and an emerging crisis of overweight and obesity is facing up to 1 in 3 children in the region[2]. Childhood overweight and obesity not only are associated with serious complications in childhood and adolescence, but they also track into adulthood, placing individuals at higher risk for NCDs. Like many other small developing states and low- and middle-income countries, the Caribbean region has experienced a nutritional transition driven by globalisation and trade liberalisation, resulting in a culture of diets characterized by excess consumption of ultra-processed foods high in fat, salt and sugar fueling skyrocketing rates of obesity and diet-related NCDs.  Children from this region consume more sugar-sweetened beverages than anywhere in the world and more than triple the global average. Dramatic increases in overweight and obesity in recent decades has been driven by overconsumption of ultra-processed foods high in sugars, fats and salt.  In response, there is an increasing momentum across the region towards the implementation of policies which restrict or altogether ban the availability of unhealthy foods and beverages in schools.

 

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1 year 9 months ago

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144 SR Post Vacancies At RML Hospital Delhi In Various Departments: Walk In Interview, Apply Now

New Delhi: The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital (ABVIMS and RML Hospital Delhi), has announced the vacancies for the post of Senior Resident (Non-Academic) on an ad hoc basis in this medical institute. 

Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, formerly known as Willingdon Hospital, was established by the British for their staff and had only 54 beds. After independence, its control was shifted to New Delhi Municipal Committee. In 1954, its control was again transferred to the Central Government of Independent India. 

RML Hospital Vacancy Details:

Total no of vacancies: 144

The Vacancies are in the department of Anesthesia, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Transfusion medicine, Community Medicine, Cardiac Anesthesia, Dermatology, Endocrinology, ENT, Gastroenterology, Medicine, Respiratory Medicine, Microbiology, Neonatology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, Pathology, Psychiatry, Physiology, Pharmacology, Radiology, Surgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Forensic Medicine.

The date of the walk-in-interview is 6th, 7th, 8th, 10th, 11th and 12th of July 2023.

Venue for Interview:- HA-II (Academic) Section, ABVIMS Building, Academic Block, Ground Floor, Dr. RML Hospital New Delhi – 110001.

For more details about Qualifications, Age, Pay Allowance, and much more, click on the given link:

https://medicaljob.in/jobs.php?post_type=&job_tags=RML+Hospital+Jobs&location=&job_sector=all

Eligible Candidates (How to Apply)?

Interested & eligible candidates may present themselves for registration as per the scheduled date & Time in HA.2nd Section, Academic Block, Ground Floor, ABVIMS Building, ABVIMS & Dr. R.M.L. Hospital, New Delhi.

The candidates must bring the filled application form (as per Annexure) and the following original certificates at the time of registration (with one set of self-attested copies of all documents) [The documents should be serially page numbered]:

1. Class 10th Pass certificate for age proof.

2. Mark Sheet of MBBS (Part I, II, and Final Year)

3. MBBS Degree

4. MD/MS (PG) Attempt Certificate.

5. MD/MS/DNB Degree/Diploma/Provisional Pass Certificate from University.

6. Proof of publication/presenting paper in indexed PUBMED Journal only, if any.

7. Caste/Community/Disability Certificate (if applicable). OBC Certificate with required validity as mentioned above.

8. NOC from present employer (if employed).

9. Registration Certificates for eligibility as mentioned in eligibility Criteria.

All information regarding results, offer letters, joining, etc. will be uploaded on the hospital website (www.rmlh.nic.in) only. DrWalk-In RML Hospital will not make individual communication with any candidates.

The crucial date of determination of eligibility will be the date of the Interview.

Note:- Dr. R.M.L Hospital will not make individual communication with any candidate all updates regarding the interviews, results, offer letters, etc will be uploaded on the hospital website: www.rmlh.nic.in only. The applicants are advised to visit the website regularly for any updates.

Also Read:Vacancies For Assistant Professor Post At Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College and Hospital, Delhi: Apply Now

1 year 9 months ago

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Lupin bags USFDA nod for generic equivalent of Nascobal Nasal Spray

Mumbai: Global pharma major, Lupin Limited, has announced that the Company has received approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application for Cyanocobalamin Nasal Spray, 500 mcg/spray (One Spray per Device).

The product is a generic equivalent of Nascobal Nasal Spray, 500 mcg/spray of Par Pharmaceutical, Inc. This product will be manufactured at Lupin’s Somerset facility in the US.

Cyanocobalamin Nasal Spray (RLD Nascobal) had estimated annual sales of USD 69 million in the U.S. (IQVIA MAT Mar 2023).

Cyanocobalamin is a form of vitamin B12 used for the treatment of deficiency of vitamin B12.

Read also: Lupin CSR arm, Maharashtra Govt collaborate to address growing prevalence of cardiovascular diseases, COPD

Lupin is an innovation-led transnational pharmaceutical company headquartered in Mumbai, India. The Company develops and commercializes a wide range of branded and generic formulations, biotechnology products, and APIs in over 100 markets in the U.S., India, South Africa, and across the Asia Pacific (APAC), Latin America (LATAM), Europe, and Middle East regions.

The Company specializes in the cardiovascular, anti-diabetic, and respiratory segments and has a significant presence in the anti-infective, gastro-intestinal (GI), central nervous system (CNS), and women’s health areas. The company invested 7.9% of its revenue in research and development in FY23.

Lupin has 15 manufacturing sites, 7 research centers, more than 20,000 professionals working globally, and has been consistently recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ in the Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals sector.

Read also: Lupin gets USD 25 million from AbbVie for novel MALT1 inhibitor program to treat hematological cancers

1 year 9 months ago

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Drugmaker Partners Launch Copycat for Arthritis Drug Humira

Drugmaker partners Organon and Samsung Bioepis said on Saturday that they had launched a far cheaper copycat version of AbbVie’s blockbuster arthritis drug Humira. Reuters Health Information

Drugmaker partners Organon and Samsung Bioepis said on Saturday that they had launched a far cheaper copycat version of AbbVie’s blockbuster arthritis drug Humira. Reuters Health Information

1 year 9 months ago

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Lições da pandemia devem ser transformadas em ações para que o mundo esteja mais bem preparado para futuras emergências, destaca diretor da OPAS na abertura da 17ª Conferência Nacional de Saúde, no Brasil

Lessons from the pandemic must be transformed into actions to prepare for future health emergencies, highlights PAHO director at opening of 17th National Health Conference, in Brazil

Cristina Mitchell

3 Jul 2023

Lessons from the pandemic must be transformed into actions to prepare for future health emergencies, highlights PAHO director at opening of 17th National Health Conference, in Brazil

Cristina Mitchell

3 Jul 2023

1 year 9 months ago

Health | NOW Grenada

CARPHA observes a decade of Public Health Service

“Moving forward, CARPHA will continue to support its Member States to prevent disease, promote health and wellness through leadership, partnership and innovation in public health”

1 year 9 months ago

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Healio News

Epcoritamab induces response in relapsed/refractory follicular lymphoma

More than 80% of a cohort of adults with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma exhibited an overall response to subcutaneously administered epcoritamab-bysp, according to topline data from the agent’s manufacturer.Epcoritamab-bysp (Epkinly; Genmab, AbbVie) is an investigational IgG1-bispecific antibody designed to bind to CD3 on T cells and CD20 on B cells simultaneously, while inducing T-

cell-mediated killing of CD20-positive cells.The open-label, multicenter phase 1/2 EPCORE NHL-1 trial assessed the safety and preliminary efficacy of epcoritamab-bysp among patients with relapsed,

1 year 9 months ago

Health – Dominican Today

Clinic for North American veterans opens in Bávaro – Punta Cana

Bávaro, Punta Cana.- Retired veterans of the United States Armed Forces who visit the Bávaro-Punta Cana area have an outpatient clinic at their service.

With the objective of improving their health and well-being, and honoring their sacrifices, the Veterans Community Care Abroad clinic was inaugurated on Avenida España, Corner Plaza, Bávaro.

Bávaro, Punta Cana.- Retired veterans of the United States Armed Forces who visit the Bávaro-Punta Cana area have an outpatient clinic at their service.

With the objective of improving their health and well-being, and honoring their sacrifices, the Veterans Community Care Abroad clinic was inaugurated on Avenida España, Corner Plaza, Bávaro.

Alfredo Cordero, retired Army captain and clinic executive, explained that this center is at the service of veterans who served the US for more than 120 days and who reside in the Dominican Republic, however, they are ready to receive active or retired Dominican soldiers, as well as other members of the local community on specific days.

Medical services are free of charge, as they are managed through a program of the US Armed Forces.

The clinic is an outpatient clinic that goes from an initial intervention with a general practitioner who deduces what conditions veterans suffer from, which have been produced or aggravated during military service.

General medicine, psychology, and rehabilitation of physical therapies are offered, as well as therapeutic and relaxing massages, psychiatry, and orthopedics, among other services.

Opening hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Phone: (809) 795-1198
WA: (809) 841-1198
Website: www.vccavet.com

 

1 year 9 months ago

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Jamaica Observer

'Game changer'

PARTNERS Interventional Centre of Jamaica (PICJ) has introduced a groundbreaking medical procedure that will revolutionise the treatment of aortic valve stenosis — a condition where the aortic valve in the heart becomes narrowed — in Jamaica.

The procedure, done for the first time in Jamaica on June 16, 2023 at PICJ, is called transcatheter aortic valve replacement/implantation (TAVR/I).

The procedure was led by Miami-based Jamaican interventional and structural cardiologist Dr Shaun Smithson, with cardiothoracic surgeon Dr Roger Irvine as backup.

The TAVR is a minimally invasive procedure where the aortic heart valve is replaced, not by the conventional open-chest technique on a non-beating heart but introduced from a blood vessel in the groin via a long catheter, put in position and attached while the heart is still beating.

It is done using X-ray guidance, and except for the puncture wound in the groin for the introduction of the catheter necessary for the procedure, there are no other cuts on the skin.

It can be done with only sedation, versus a surgical aortic valve replacement which requires general anaesthesia. It is a procedure indicated best for a narrowed aortic valve (stenotic) in someone thought too frail to safely undergo surgical aortic valve replacement. Most patients go home in one to two days following the procedure.

In this case, the patient was an older gentleman with multiple risk factors for a poor outcome with the conventional surgical valve replacement. The TAVR allowed the patient to have a short length of stay at the hospital and a quicker return to his normal daily activities.

"TAVR is a minimally invasive procedure and is generally preferred for higher-risk or elderly patients, while SAVR (surgical aortic valve replacement) is considered for younger and lower-risk patients. SAVR is an open-heart surgery operation where the diseased valve is replaced with a prosthetic valve. This has a higher risk of periprocedural complications, including stroke, and longer length of stay in hospital for recovery," Dr Smithson told the Jamaica Observer.

Further, Dr Smithson said the procedure is "a complete game-changer not only for Jamaica but the Caribbean".

"Patients will now have the option of a minimally invasive procedure that is commonly offered in more developed countries. The procedure utilises significantly less hospital resources compared to SAVR, making it more easily accessible to more patients that need to be treated," he said.

Following the procedure, the patient was awake and arousable from anaesthesia in less than an hour after completion, and was in great spirits as he felt immediate improvement.

The TAVR improves the patient's lifestyle by relieving symptoms associated with aortic valve stenosis.

"These include shortness of breath, fatigue, and chest pain. By restoring proper blood flow TAVR enhances physical capacity and enables individuals to engage in activities they previously found challenging. The minimally invasive nature of TAVR also leads to faster recovery times, allowing for a quicker return to normal daily activities," Dr Smithson said.

In reference to the efficacy of the procedure, Dr Smithson added, "Prior to the commencement of the procedure I hosted a valve conference outlining the patient's risk factors and clinical data consistent with severe aortic stenosis. During this presentation we also discussed the case plan which involves the sizing of the new valve, approach to valve implantation, and any significant areas of potential complications. Given the complexity of procedure we also ensure each member of the team is familiar and comfortable with their role and responsibilities.

"During my training at Houston Methodist Debakey Heart & Vascular Institute, one of the most renowned cardiac facilities in the world, I was privileged to be a part of some of the pivotal trials for the approval of this device. This experience has since allowed me to successfully initiate three valve programmes at hospitals in South Florida. The procedure went smoothly because of my familiarity with TAVR, in addition to comprehensive planning and adequate preparation."

Moreover, Dr Smithson said it was a privilege for him to come back to his home country and share his expertise in this regard.

"It was a pleasure to work alongside colleagues in the local medical community and forge new relationships with international industry representatives in cardiology. I hope to continue to advance cardiac care in Jamaica and the Caribbean," he said.

In the meantime Dr Victor Elliot, interventional cardiologist and managing director at PICJ, said, "Being able to provide this level of cardiac care has always been our goal. To see a patient do a heart valve replacement without the need for days in ICU post-recovery, awake responsive, is truly remarkable. For us, this is just the beginning."

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