Health

AP WASHINGTON, By Lauran Neergaard — Surgeons have transplanted a pig’s heart into a dying man in a bid to prolong his life – only the second patient to ever undergo such an experimental feat. Two days later, the man was cracking jokes and able to sit in a chair, Maryland doctors said Friday. ... Read more

Mail Online: By Emily Craig — Consultants have taken to picket lines today in their ongoing row with the Government over pay. The senior medics walked out of hospitals across England at 7am this morning as part of a 48-hour strike and are providing a stripped-back 'Christmas Day' leve... Read more

After all was said and done, the Bermuda Health Council admits that there are areas in which the Standar Health Benefit SHB) program may need improvements. This after the Hamilton Medical Centre on Burnaby Street in Hamilton was granted approval to be included in the SHB, some five years after th... Read more

BBC News: By Fergus Walsh, Medical Editor A 10-minute MRI scan could be used to screen men for prostate cancer, according to a new study. The scans proved far more accurate at diagnosing cancer than blood tests, which look for high levels of a protein called PSA. MRI picked up some serious can... Read more

AP NEW YORK, By Lauran Neergarrd — Surgeons transplanted a pig’s kidney into a brain-dead man and for over a month it’s worked normally — a critical step toward an operation the New York team hopes to eventually try in living patients. Scientists around the country are racing to learn how... Read more

News Release HAMILTON, Bermuda “Diabetes prevention is vital for reducing the health, economic, and societal burdens associated with the disease,” said Minister of Health, Kim Wilson, JP, MP, “I am grateful to the Bermuda Diabetes Association for hosting the free health screenings, lunch-and-l... Read more

CariGenetics broke new ground with the launch of its human research project, Get in The Ring: A Caribbean Breast Cancer Whole Genome Research Pilot Study. speaking at news conference held earlier today, a A spokesperson said, “This study is set to revolutionize our understanding of breast cance... Read more

BBC News: By Max Matza - The rate of Americans developing a rare meat allergy from tick bites is rising, researchers say, and may have already impacted as many as 450,000 people. New data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday shows a steep increase in c... Read more

News Release: HAMILTON, Bermuda - “Summer is a great time to get outside and enjoy the season. But, as our temperatures rise, we must be careful and stay hydrated and cool to avoid heat-related illness,” advised Minister of Health, Kim Wilson. “I encourage everyone to drink plenty of water, we... Read more

News Release: HAMILTON, Bermuda - Bermuda Healthcare Services celebrated its 30th anniversary with a patient appreciation reception on Saturday (July 1). The event, hosted by former Premier and Bermuda Healthcare Services owner Dr Ewart Brown saw guests gather at the Brown-Darrell Clinic for spee... Read more