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…
DetailsDementias: 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…
DetailsChronic 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…
DetailsSports 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…
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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…
DetailsSleep 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…
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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…
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PRESEDENT’S DESK
Welcome to the January edition of the Caribbean College of Family Physicians Monthly Newsletter
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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…
DetailsCCFPJ-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…
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