Travelers to Dominican Republic Lead Among Those Testing Positive for Zika in New York City
Results from the latest tests were a stark reminder that many of the most popular destinations for New Yorkers in the Caribbean and Latin America pose a serious health risk. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - June 29, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: MARC SANTORA Tags: Zika Virus Mosquitoes Health and Mental Hygiene Department (NYC) Bassett, Mary Travis Dominican Republic New York City Source Type: news
New lizard found in Dominican Republic
Biologists have reported the discovery of a new lizard in the Dominican Republic, strengthening a long-held theory that communities of lizards can evolve almost identically on separate islands. The chameleon-like lizard -- a Greater Antillean anole dubbed Anolis landestoyi for the naturalist who first spotted and photographed it -- is one of the first new anole species found in the Dominican Republic in decades. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - June 17, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
New lizard found in Dominican Republic
(University of Toronto) A University of Toronto-led team has reported the discovery of a new lizard in the Dominican Republic, strengthening a long-held theory that communities of lizards can evolve almost identically on separate islands.The chameleon-like lizard -- a Greater Antillean anole dubbed Anolis landestoyi for the naturalist who first spotted and photographed it -- is one of the first new anole species found in the Dominican Republic in decades. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - June 17, 2016 Category: Biology Source Type: news
A surprising new anole
(Harvard University) Herpetologists from Harvard and the Dominican Republic have discovered a new species of anole lizard -- the first new lizard species identified on the island in decades. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - June 17, 2016 Category: Biology Source Type: news
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Draft decision proposed by the delegations of Austria, Canada, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, Finland, Germany, Japan, Republic of Korea, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Panama, Switzerland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Uruguay and Zambia (Source: WHO Governing Body Documentation)
Source: WHO Governing Body Documentation - May 27, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
The Lonely Road For Latinos With Alzheimer's Disease
African Americans and Latinos are more likely than whites to have Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Yet minorities suffering with Alzheimer's disease and their families are all but ignored when the media discusses the disease.
We are invisible.
We are rarely included in uplifting profiles and stories that can serve to educate and empower caregivers of color. For Latino families, where language and culture can be a hindrance not only to early diagnosis, but also in finding an avenue to care, this education is key. We desperately need information, a road map to navigate this deadly illness, and the knowledge we are...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - May 17, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Over 2,000 Evacuated Due to Flooding in Dominican Republic
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — About 2,500 people have been evacuated in the Dominican Republic because of flooding caused by heavy rains over the previous 12 days, relief agencies said Sunday.
Juan Manuel Mendez, director of the Caribbean nation's Center of Emergency Operations, urged people to keep alert as there is a possibility of more flooding and mudslides from further rains forecast for the coming days.
"The population should not be complacent," he said at a news conference.
Mendez said 10 homes had been destroyed by high waters and nearly 500 more had been flooded. Five bridges have been da...
Source: JEMS: Journal of Emergency Medical Services News - May 9, 2016 Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: News Major Incidents Source Type: news
Keep the Plan Simple and Focused
Incentive plans can be “incredibly effective” in shaping field force behavior but the golden rule is to keep them simple if you want them to be motivational. “A plan that is not simple is not motivating,” argues Marc Bacon, Director of Incentive Compensation at Sanofi, who is responsible for designing the compensation plans for some 3,000 sales associates across pharma, surgery, bio-surgery, US managed markets and oncology.
“That’s a wide range of strategic imperatives we are trying to design incentives around,” he tells eyeforpharma ahead of his appearance at eyeforpharma Philadelphia. “My primary role is...
Source: EyeForPharma - April 21, 2016 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Nick de Cent Source Type: news
An unheralded story of medtech success – How Sapheon went from an idea on the back of a napkin to a $240 million exit to Covidien
Welcome to the Medsider interview series, a special new feature at MassDevice, which will appear regularly. All interviews are conducted by Scott Nelson, Founder of Medsider and Partnership Lead at Touch Surgery. We hope you enjoy them!
I’ll be candid. This is an interview I’ve wanted to do for quite some time.
During my time at Covidien, I considered myself fortunate to be involved with the acquisition of Sapheon, a startup company that manufactured a disruptive therapy for venous reflux.
The more I learned about Sapheon through the diligence process (as well as the post-acquisition activities), the more enamored I be...
Source: Mass Device - April 14, 2016 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: MassDevice Tags: Blog medsider Source Type: news
Cadence expands cleanroom capabilities
Cadence announced today plans to enhance cleanroom capabilities in its Plymouth, Mass., and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic-based facilities to expand support for medical device and life science customers.
Plans include:
The addition of a Class 8 cleanroom in Plymouth, Mass.
The expansion of the existing Class 8 cleanroom in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
“We bought our first injection molding machine in 1965. Since that time, we have focused on ‘mission critical’ plastic products, including parts that helped enable man to walk on the moon in 1969,” vice president & GM Jeff Kelly said i...
Source: Mass Device - April 6, 2016 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Brad Perriello Tags: Contract Manufacturing Cadence Inc. Source Type: news
Understanding the challenges of addressing intimate partner violence in the Dominican Republic - Viswanathan N, Carretero L, Afzal O, Rodriguez SI, Shirazian T.
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Language: en... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 20, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Commentary Source Type: news
The CDC Makes One Big Change To Its Zika Virus Travel Warnings
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention made one crucial update Friday to its travel warnings for the 37 countries and territories affected by Zika virus. Instead of issuing a blanket warning against entire countries, the CDC is adjusting their health notices to take into account the area’s elevation. The Aedes aegypti mosquito, the main mode of Zika virus transmission, does not generally live in areas that are 6,500 feet or more above sea level. This means women who are pregnant will likely not encounter a mosquito carrying Zika if they stay in high-elevation areas, although the agency notes that th...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - March 11, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Parents: Police killed our son in front of us
Mary Ann and Kevin Sherman had just celebrated their youngest son's wedding in the Dominican Republic and were on their way back home to Florida when their older son started acting strangely. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - March 11, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The Latest On Zika: Experts Are Divided Over Genetically Modified Mosquitos
The Zika virus, which is spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, is strongly suspected to be linked to a new wave of microcephaly cases in Brazil. Babies born with the birth defect have smaller heads and sometimes brains that aren't fully developed, which can result in life-long developmental problems. Zika is currently spreading through Central and South America and the Caribbean, and with the high volume of news about the virus, it's tough to stay up-to-date. Check out our full coverage, or read our daily recaps. Here are four updates, opinions and developments to know about now: 1. ...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - February 16, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
