Dr. C. V. Alert, MB BS, DM. FCCFP.Family Physician. Dementia refers to a group of brain disorders that make it hard to remember anything, think clearly, make decisions, or even […]
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Dr. C. V. Alert, MB BS, DM. FCCFP. Family Physician. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a severe and irreversible condition that leads to a progressive loss of kidney function. In
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Dr. C,V. Alert, MB BS, DM. FCCFP.Family Physician.Work. Play. Drink and keep cool and well hydrated. Faced with the challenge of sweltering heat and the need to keep cool and
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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
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
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
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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
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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
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
