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Vitiligo: More than just skin deep.

Vitiligo is an autoimmune condition that touches the lives of many across Guyana and the Caribbean, even though it is often misunderstood. In a region such as ours, celebrated for...

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Falls: Many Falls Are Accidental and Preventable

A fall or loss of balance is a sudden drop from an upright position to the ground without losing consciousness. Sometimes, it can...

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Termination of Pregnancy (TOP): What Women in Guyana Should Know

“Abortion” remains one of the most widely debated and misunderstood aspects of sexual and reproductive healthcare. For decades, discussions surrounding abortion have been...

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Out of Breath? Understanding Dyspnea and Its Warning Signs

Are you finding yourself often needing to stop to catch your breath? Is it simply overexertion, or could it be a warning sign?...

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Bullying Among School-Aged Children

Bullying is an intentional and harmful act that targets individuals emotionally, physically, or mentally. It is an issue facing many school-aged children in...

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The Economics of Health: Building a Stronger Guyana

Health is often viewed as a social issue, but it is just as much an economic one. In developing countries, a strong health...

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Contraception: Understanding Your Options for Family Planning

Contraception is an important aspect of our reproductive lives and plays a vital role in helping individuals and couples plan their families and...

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Uterine Fibroids: Symptoms, Risks and Treatment Options

Uterine fibroids is a very common condition affecting many women in the Caribbean. One study in JAMAICA suggested up to 80% of our...

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Dr. Deen Sharma: A Life of Service, Skill, and Innovation

Pandit Shivprasad Sharma used to ride past Queens College on his donkey cart on his way home to Kitty, where he sold loose...

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A New Chapter in Preventive Care: Guyana’s Comprehensive School Screening Programme

The Ministry of Health in Guyana (MOH), in collaboration with its partner Mount Sinai Health System, developed a comprehensive screening programme for school-age...

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Understanding Modern Weight Management: Beyond the Hype of Ozempic and Emerging Therapies

Public engagement around weight loss has intensified, driven by heightened awareness of disease prevention, the influence of social media, and an evolving pharmaceutical...

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Kidney Disease in Guyana: The Silent Crisis We Can No Longer Ignore

A Silent but Growing Crisis As a doctor working in Guyana, one of the conditions I see every single day is kidney disease....

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Understanding Osteoporosis: What You Need to Know

What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a silent, progressive bone disease, characterized by reduced bone strength and a high risk of fractures with minor...