A cough that will not go away should prompt you to get checked for tuberculosis or TB. Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by the germ Mycobacterium tuberculosis or Mtb that affects mainly the lungs. TB can also affect the spine (...
Have you been experiencing light-headedness, fainting spells, unstable blood pressure, especially low blood pressure, particularly upon standing), or abnormal heart racing? Then, this information may interest you. When the control of the ‘...
Each May, the world shines a light on a subject that touches us all – mental health awareness. But for Jamaica, this is more than a campaign; it’s a call to action. Mental health is not just about illnesses like depression or anxiety. It’s about...
Have you been experiencing light-headedness, fainting spells, unstable blood pressure especially low blood pressure, (particularly upon standing). Have you been experiencing abnormal heart racing? Then, this information may interest you. When the...
AMYLOIDOSIS AND THE HEART Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) can be caused by the accumulation and deposition of an abnormal protein (amyloid) in the structures that lie within the carpal tunnel. Amyloidosis is a generic term for a group of diseases...
Throughout the continental United States, the first full week of May each year is observed as Peripheral Neuropathy Week. This year it ran from May 4-11. The goal is to bring public awareness to a condition that is estimated to affect about 2.4 per...
Peripheral Neuropathy Awareness Week is an annual event which takes place throughout the continental United States during the first full week of May. This year it runs from May 5-11. The week is essentially a promotional campaign to increase...
