Jamaica Gleaner Profiles in Medicine
Published: Monday Wednesday | February 11, 2009
Morning-after pill did not prevent pregnancy
Dear Dr Rainford, I have a question related to a form of birth-control pill commonly referred to as the 'morning-after pill', specifically Postinor. I have never taken any form of oral contraception and typically use condoms. However, after an incident where the condom burst... Read More...
Sore muscles and stitches
Irregular exercisers are more likely to experience injuries and discomforts such as muscle soreness and stitches. Muscle soreness develops as a result of minor tears in muscle tissue. Muscle soreness can result in the accumulation of fluid ... Read More...
Checks for a healthier heart
This week, we join the Heart Foundation of Jamaica as it celebrates February as heart month under the theme 'Heart Disease - Check the Risks'. We will consider some of the risks to a man's heart and what can be done. High blood pressure is a major cause of heart disease... Read More...
The amino acid that affects your heart
This month is being observed as heart month. There are many studies exploring the amino acid, homocysteine, which is found in the blood. Its main source is meat consumption and high blood levels of this amino acid may promote atherosclerosis... Read More...
Health trends - Update on safety of SINGULAIR
Merck & Co, Inc issued the following statement in response to the US Food & Drug Administration's (FDA's) update on its safety review of SINGULAIR (montelukast). Merck stands by the proven efficacy and safety of SINGULAIR, a medicine that has been prescribed... Read More...
