Exercise: From the Womb to the Tomb
Exercise: From the Womb to the Tomb Dr. C.V. Alert, MB BS, DM. FCCFP. Family Physician. When it comes to exercising for health, you don’t want to peak too early…
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Veteran caregiver Dr Aldyth Buckland receives WONCA Five Star Doctor award for North American region
Veteran caregiver Dr Aldyth Buckland receives WONCA Five Star Doctor award for North American region WONCA, the World Organization of Family Doctors, has awarded Jamaican caregiver Dr Aldyth Buckland, an…
An ounce of prevention!
Dr. C.V. Alert. MB BS, DM. Family Physician. “How can you mend a broken heart, How can you stop the rain from falling down, How can you stop the…
This Festive Season! “Be merry but be moderate”
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…
Dementias: Some things you should know.
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…
Chronic Kidney Disease – yet another silent killer in our midst.
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…
Sports Drinks and Energy Drinks: One of these things is not like the other
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…
Sleep Disorders
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…
Sleep and Health
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…
An Internal Medicine Learning Collaborative Facilitating a Virtual Continuing Medical Education Program in Guyana and the Wider Caribbean During the COVID-19 Pandemic
1. Hospital Medicine, Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville, USA 2. Hospital Medicine, FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Pinehurst, USA…
PRESEDENT’S DESK
Welcome to the January edition of the Caribbean College of Family Physicians Monthly Newsletter
Considerations in evaluating the thyroid gland in a primary care setting
Jose Humphreys1,2 Department of Clinical Research, Jubilee Regional Medical Center Inc., St. John’s, Antigua, 2 Department of Research, American International School of Medicine, Georgia, USA Abstract The evaluation of the…
CCFPJ-JVMA ANNUAL ONE HEALTH CONFERENCE 2020
The Caribbean College of Family Physicians and the Jamaica Veterinary Medical Association once again join forces to present the One Health Conference 2020. One Health Day will be celebrated on…
2ND ANNUAL JVMA-CCFPJ ONE HEALTH DAY CONFERENCE – 2019
ONE HEALTH DAY CONFERENCE 2019 Nov 3, 2019: The second hosting of the One Health Day Conference, a collaborative effort between the Jamaica Veterinary Medical Association (JVMA) and the Caribbean College of Family Physicians…
WONCA | CAFP | HPC – Improving our Care of Patients with Depression & Anxiety
These resources are made available to any family doctors who wish to improve the care of patients with depression and mental health. They were produced as part of an ongoing…
World Mental Health Day Report
Pratyush Kumar reports Good mental health is related to mental and psychological well-being. Over the years, there have been increasing cases of anxiety, depression and suicides. One person dies every…
Dr Hugh Anthony Roberts Consultant General Surgeon and Associate Lecturer
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Review of Paediatric OSCE
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PAHO/WHO GUIDELINES FOR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
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CARIBBEAN COLLEGE OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS CAMC/OSCE REVIEW
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Review for CAMC
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Family Medicine Osce Station
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Infectious Diseases with Cutaneous Manifestations Recognition and Treatment
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Evaluation of Back Pain
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THE CARIBBEAN COLLEGE OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS
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CT Scan of the Brain and MRI of the Spine
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A Family Physicians Guide to the Interpretation of the ECG
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Cosmetic Procedures in Dermatology
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DEPRESSION IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
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Dr. Arusha Campbell-Chambers, Dermatologist Dermatology Solutions Skin Clinics & Medi-Spas
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Diagnosing Myeloma as a Family Physician
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Barium Meal Interpretation
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CHOLERA
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CHRONIC VISUAL LOSS
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CASE PRESENTATIONS
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Modalities of treatment of breast cancer
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Assessing the cause of knee pain: Are we abusing Magnetic Resonance Imaging ?
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Basic principles in the management of adolescent acne
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A primary care approach to the Management of infections in the Diabetic Patient
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A Practical approach to Investigation and Treatment
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