Understanding Lupus: A Guide for the Guyanese and Caribbean Community
What is Lupus? Systemic Lupus Erythematosus or Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects millions worldwide but is also prevalent in Guyana and the Caribbean. In Guyana, awareness is...
Dr. Jagindra N MangruMay 11, 2026
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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...
Sachin PersaudMarch 19, 2026
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...
Dr. Radha R. SookrajMarch 13, 2026
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...
Dr. Rishi L. ChandMarch 6, 2026
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...
Susan AllsoppFebruary 18, 2026
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Evaluating Subfertility: The First Steps to Finding the Cause
Understanding Subfertility The term “barren woman” has biblical roots and is still used in our society to describe women who are unable to conceive. However, infertility is not only a...
Dr. Ravindra HardyalNovember 13, 2025
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Obesity and Metabolic Health: Understanding the Link, Causes, and Prevention
Obesity Obesity is defined as abnormal or excessive body fat accumulation that presents an increased risk for health problems. It is a multifactorial...
Dr. Dan RamdathOctober 3, 2025
Genetics of Depression
Growing up in Guyana, I observed firsthand how mental health was often misunderstood or dismissed. Depression, anxiety, or emotional struggles were rarely called...
Dr. Moti RamgopalSeptember 26, 2025
Stem Cell Therapy: A New Frontier in Healing
Stem cell therapy is transforming the way that we think about healing and recovery. This therapy is one of the building blocks of...
Dr. Chandan BoraSeptember 25, 2025
After the Miracle: The Other Side of Motherhood
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Dr. Yanela RamirezSeptember 16, 2025
HORMONES DECODED: WHAT EVERY WOMAN NEEDS TO KNOW IN HER TEENS, 20s, 30s, 40s AND BEYOND
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Dr. Gaitri SatramSeptember 11, 2025
Understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): Symptoms, Causes and Management
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder that affects about 10 percent of females. It can cause a variety of symptoms,...
Dr. Padmini SinghSeptember 3, 2025
Dementia in Women
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Dr. Balichand PermashwarAugust 25, 2025
Good Nutrition and Women’s Health
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