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Jamaica Gleaner Profiles in Medicine
published: Wednesday | February 25, 2004

Too many women are dying in childbirth
In Jamaica, according to the publication 'Gender, Health and Development in the Americas' (2003), a compilation of regional statistics, between 1993 and 2001, 106 women per 100,000 died during childbirth compared to 65 per 100,000 in Anguilla...

Allergies of the skin
INFLAMMATION OF the skin or eczema may be caused by contact with an offending substance. This contact dermatitis is actually two distinct diseases.


Choosing the right diet
ARE YOU caught up in the fad diet bandwagon, jumping from one diet to another hoping for the magic solution to your weight problem? Consumers are constantly falling prey to the many dieting gadgets, gimmicks and fad diets...


The psychology of making money
THIS ARTICLE is intended for everyone regardless of your vocation or business be it a large business or a small business. It is intended for teachers, lawyers, doctors, nurses and shopkeepers, for all.


Firing on time: controlling rapid or premature ejaculation (Part 2)
CARLTON, A well-dressed, 41-year-old businessman, entered the counselling room. His grimacing face showed signs of fighting one battle too many.


Exercises to strengthen the back - (Part 1)
MANY OF us have had pain in our lower back. This is a common limitation of activities in persons under 45 and a very significant in those older than 45.


Words about cautionary medication labels
THIS IS the age of the informed consumer. Effective communication with patients is central to any effort to achieve safe medication use.







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