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Dr Wayne Frederick receives ORTT
Posted: Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Dr Wayne Frederick receives ORTT, Trinidad and Tobago's highest award
Dr. Frederick is currently serving as the distinguished Charles R. Drew Endowed Chair of Surgery at the Howard University College of Medicine. He is the author of numerous peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, abstracts, and editorials, and is a widely recognized expert on disparities in healthcare and medical education. In April 2020, he become the first-ever recipient of the Educator Award from the Lowell F. Hawthorne Foundation Incorporated. Receiving his award in the field of medicine/education, Frederick was the only recipient of the ORTT.
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Tough time for women
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Colon cancer
Interestingly, Sam indicated that in many cases of colon cancer there may be no symptoms. This emphasises the importance of screening which can detect cancer in its early stages thus improving the chances of treatment and survival. Colorectal cancer has a higher incidence rate among men than women and it is three to four times more common in developed than developing nations, says Sam. She adds that the survival rate depends on which stage the cancer was diagnosed.
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A police report said that at around 8 p.m. the first victim - a 28-year-old man - was at his home at Connector Road when the four armed criminals stormed his premises and announced a hold up. The intruders beat then robbed him of $30,000, three gold chains, and two cell phones valued $5,300.
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