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By J. Humphreys, MD, MSc IM (Edin), MPhil PPA (Health Policy), FFM, FICPS As a seasoned humanitarian, I’ve had the privilege of working in diverse corners of the world, from […]

By J. Humphreys, MD, MSc IM (Edin), MPhil PPA (Health Policy), MEAACI, MCCFP, FFM, FICPS Consultant Introduction In today’s business and professional environments, sound ethical and moral frameworks define the

Dr. C. V. Alert MB BS, DM. FCCFP. Family Physician. The festive season is upon us, bringing celebrations and indulgence for many of us (whether we have been naughty or

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

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

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

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

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