WHAT IS HAEMOPHILIA? Haemophilia is a genetic bleeding disorder which impairs the clotting of the blood-it cannot clot properly. This may lead to sudden bleeding as well as bleeding related to injuries or surgeries. The condition is largely an inherited one symptomatic mostly in males. The blood comprises of several proteins labelled as clotting factors
The Shaking Disorder – Parkinson’s Disease Imagine wanting to pick up an object but your hands are shaking so badly that it seems like you will never be able to hold it, then imagine trying to walk and your body is rocking uncontrollably; each step you are taking is more unstable as if you are
Mini Health Fair at Pares Secondary School Teachers, students, and staff of the Pares Secondary School participated in a mini-health fair this week. The event which took place on Tuesday 22nd March was a collaborative effort of several agencies: the Rotary Club of Antigua, Antigua, and Barbuda Diabetes Association (ABDA), Medical Benefits Scheme (MBS) Antigua
HAVE YOU CHECKED YOUR KIDNEYS LATELY? World Kidney Day will be commemorated on Thursday 10th March 2022 under the theme, “Kidney Health for All.” The observance is a collaborative effort with the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) and the International Federation of Kidney Foundation (FKF). The day was established in 2006 with its mission being
FOOD SAFETY TIPS FOR THE SEASON Food safety is the unchanging method of food preparation, handling, and storage to prevent food borne illness and injury. In an effort to ensure foods are safe and stored at the correct temperature, there are certain guidelines which must be adhere too. An estimated 420,000 people die each year
BIRTH DEFECTS IN ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA Thursday 3rd March 2022 will be “World Birth Defects Day.” The theme for this year is: “Many Birth Defects, One Voice.” The primary objective of the day is to raise awareness of birth defects, their causes, and their impact on global society. Birth defects or congenital anomalies are an
“THE CANCER SCARE” World Cancer Day will be observed on Friday 4th February 2022 under the theme “Closing the Care Gap.” The observance of the day is organised by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) and is based on the World Cancer Declaration of 2008. That declaration was launched again in 2013 to align
THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT HEPATITIS PART 1 Hepatitis A is an extremely contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus. This virus is among one of the five hepatitis viruses that cause inflammation and affects the function of one’s liver. Hepatitis A is among one the common causes of food-borne infection and is
HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT CERVICAL CANCER? In recent years, our nation has seen a surge in cancer cases with the most common being breast cancer. Once a person is diagnosed with breast cancer, organisations such as Breast Friends do offer assistance by way of information and moral support but they cannot do it
SUICIDE! IT IS TIME TO BE CONCERNED World Suicide Prevention Day will be observed on Friday 10th September 2021. “Creating Hope through Action” will be the theme until 2023. Suicide is identified as a major mental health problem in many regions; what of Antigua and Barbuda? When will we become concerned enough to treat this issue