Jamaica Gleaner Profiles in Medicine
Published: Monday Wednesday | July 8, 2009
Why are women dying of cervical cancer?
Of course, I am a part of the generation that grew up on Michael Jackson's music and am enthralled by his sheer genius, talent, discipline and pain. Remember, "have you seen my childhood"? I wonder how the people around him couldn't hear ... Read More...
Prescription painkillers - Don't stop till you get enough?
When Michael Jackson died, a relative, Richard, called me from abroad and asked, "What level of pain could Michael have been experiencing for him to be taking so many painkillers?" I realised at that point that some people... Read More...
Understanding schizophrenia - Ganja only makes it worse
I use this opportunity, once again, to discuss mental illness in an attempt to lift the veil of secrecy, shame and stigma over mental disorders. Mental illness is like any other illness and we are all vulnerable to the condition. Read More...
He's tired of being skinny
Dear Dr Gardner, I'm a 27-year-old male who weighs about 140 lb I would like to know how to become built through exercise and I mean really built within two years. I'm tired of being skinny and not having a large chest or arms. Read More...
Mom worried about son's weight
Dear Ms Brown,We have three children. The first two are girls and they are healthy and appear to have normal body weight. Our son, however, is 10 years old, but I feel he is underweight. He is 4'6" but only weighs about 72 lb... Read More...
