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HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in the Caribbean.
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“If d Chile have a temperature all he need is a cold shower.” F. Eva
Situation Aunty Fatima’s nephew, Josiah is 3 years old who got a cold and hasn’t been feeling well over the past few days. His mom has given him some paracetamol (Panadol) but it hasn’t improved his condition. His mum is worried about him as she heard that the fever might go to his head if…
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The PSA test and its role in Movember
“Lookin’ ah dah man mustash remind meh I haf to go by d doctor and get meh PSA check…” Mo What is Movember? The Movember foundation is a global charity which raises funds and awareness to address health issues facing men and allow them to live longer healthier lives. (1)  What is prostate…
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I never want a C-section in meh life!
Ellen is a 24 year old mother and 7 months into her first pregnancy. She is concerned about giving birth via a cesarean section because she has seen so many women die from them in the news. Even though she has had a normal pregnancy thus far, she started developing back pains and noticed some…
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“Meh wife have fry balls and now she doh want to sleep with meh any more.”
“Meh wife have fry balls and now she doh want to sleep with meh any more.” P. Read. Aunty Margaret is a 39 year old lady who was recently diagnosed with fibroids after visiting her doctor with increased bleeding during her periods. She has since been debating whether or not she should have an operation…
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Meh blood pressure high again…
Case Jamal is a 53 year old father of three children. He has been diagnosed over 15 years ago with high blood pressure and takes his medication whenever he eats too much salt or feels his blood pressure is high. In addition, he drinks garlic boiled water to help lower his blood pressure. He feels…
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World Alzheimer’s Day
Quote “Ajee doh remember like she used to yuh know!” Case Gladys, Richard’s grandmother, recently celebrated her 70th Birthday and over the past few years her family noticed that she has been forgetting little things. The last time Richard visited her he was surprised that she forgot to turn off the stove before she left…
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Pregnancy scare: an abortion dialogue
“If she doh get it done dat mean she hadda keep it and ruin everything! She hadda get it an daz all, you think if I cuff she belly it go work?”
