Dr. C.V. Alert, MB BS, DM. FCCFP.Family Physician. Patient: Someone recommended a sleeping tablet, and I have been sleeping ‘like a baby’.Doctor: Really? How many have you taken?Patient: Well, I am not actually taking them. I give them to my wife! While most doctors have probably been faced by some patients, and explanations (or conspiracy […]
Dr. C.V. Alert, MB BS, DM. FCCFP.Family Physician. “Sleep awaits those of us who dare to dream”. Sleep medicine is a relatively new specialty in medicine, with literally just a couple of medical practitioners here trained in this new area. However, what happens (or doesn’t happen) when you sleep one night has a significant effect
Dr. C.V. Alert, MB BS, DM, FCCFP. Family Physician. The Climate Change Scientists were right. Last week we saw the prediction of extreme weather right on our rooftops, as Hurricane Beryl came a calling. We extend our condolences to our fisher folk in particular, and to many of our neighbors in other Caribbean islands, Venezuela,
Global warming – Ignore at your peril. Read More »
Dr. C.V. Alert. MBBS, DM.Family Physician. Cancers are a group of non-communicable (ncds) diseases that have been simmering on the back burner of most Caribbean islands, while diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular diseases share the spotlight. A closer look at the statistics suggests that this should not be the case. Causes of Death, ranked. When one
Cancers in the Caribbean. Read More »
Welcome to the January edition of the Caribbean College of Family Physicians Monthly Newsletter.
Dr. C.V. Alert, MB BS, DM. FCCFP. Family Physician. If you were born between 1870 and 1940’s, the so called “infectious diseases era”, you were likely to be infected by many germs, generally bacteria but sometimes viruses, and your survival options included disinfection, quarantine, and mass vaccinations. If you were born after the 1940’s, you
Staying healthy has many challenges. Protect you, your family and your planet. Read More »
Dr. C. V. Alert, MB BS, DM. FCCFP. Family Physician. For some time obesity was merely considered a cosmetic problem, or sometimes just a case of someone who’s lack of mental fortitude caused him/her to ‘let themselves go’. In Bajan lingo, obesity occurred in persons who had the two “l”s: lazy and lickerish. Sedentary activities,
We’re excited to bring you insightful updates on the latest medical advancements, expert opinions, and valuable resources tailored to the unique needs of our Caribbean medical community. Our goal is to foster a sense of connection and collaboration amonghealthcare professionals across the region
GREETINGS TO ALL!
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The advent of the non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which affect significant proportions of our adult population, perhaps calls for a review of adult vaccination policies. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the risk of infections and severity of associated outcomes are significantly increased in patients with NCDs. Vaccination is an effective preventative public health strategy and
The influenza (‘flu’) vaccine? Yes please.
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