Kim Jackson

KIM’S KORNER: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Pain, numbness and tingling in the arm can be worrying. There are many causes of this uncomfortable phenomenon and quite… Read More

5 years ago

KIM’S KORNER: The pros and cons of hypermobility

We all know someone who is super-flexible, who can almost effortlessly perform the splits while most of us can only… Read More

5 years ago

KIM’S KORNER: Snap, Crackle and Pop

For once, forget the cereal usually associated with the title of this piece. This time around we’re referring to the… Read More

5 years ago

KIM’S KORNER- The Hazards of Kneeling

When we think of knee injuries and pain, we often visualize people who play sports or older people who have… Read More

5 years ago

KIM’S KORNER- Different Strokes For Different Folks!

Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability in Saint Lucia and around the world, affecting over 15 million… Read More

5 years ago

KIM’S KORNER- Hepatitis: The Silent Virus

July 28 is World Hepatitis Day and the aim is to raise awareness of this viral infection. Hepatitis can be… Read More

5 years ago

Fighting the Effects of Ageing

There are many reasons why osteoporosis occurs. One is lower levels of oestrogen, a significant factor during menopause which may… Read More

5 years ago

KIM’S KORNER: Muscle Injuries Explained

Everywhere we turn we are told to exercise; but as beneficial as is exercise, keeping fit is not without its… Read More

5 years ago

KIM’S KORNER: The Forgotten Benefits of the Sun

Rickets is a disorder identifiable by bowing of the legs, and is something that can be seen throughout the Caribbean.… Read More

5 years ago

KIM’S KORNER: The Hip Bone’s Connected to the . . .

Joint pain at the hip and knee is something many people experience, especially as they age. Where possible, non-invasive, conservative… Read More

5 years ago

Down Syndrome: The Facts

Down syndrome, also known as trisomy 21, is the most common of chromosomal abnormalities and affects around one in 1,000… Read More

5 years ago

KIM’S KORNER- The facts about Epilepsy

Epilepsy, from the ancient Greek meaning to seize, possess or afflict, is a neurological condition that can affect brain activity.… Read More

5 years ago

KIM’S KORNER: Managing Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s is a neurological disorder first known as Shaking Palsy but which later took its name from the English doctor… Read More

5 years ago

Urinary Tract Infection: A Burning Issue

Some topics are hard to talk about but it is vital that we do discuss them. One such topic is… Read More

5 years ago

Polio and its aftereffects

During the 60s and 70s emphasis in medical care was to develop vaccines against the rising number of childhood diseases.… Read More

5 years ago

KIM’S KORNER- There’s nothing sweet about diabetes!

In 2007 a Canadian group declared that Saint Lucia had the highest per capita incidence of diabetes in the world.… Read More

5 years ago

Kim’s Korner: A Slip of the Wrist

A Colles fracture is more common in women, young and old. Anyone can slip and suffer injuries trying to break… Read More

5 years ago

KIM’S KORNER: Get It Off Your Chest!

Do you feel pain in your chest when moving your arms, coughing, sneezing or breathing in deeply, that gets worse… Read More

5 years ago

KIM’S KORNER- The Nerve!

How do we move, make decisions, smell, feel pain and make memories? The answer lies in our nerves, which make… Read More

5 years ago

KIM’S KORNER- Breathless

Respiratory conditions are on the rise. The most common are fairly well known, such as asthma and bronchitis, but there… Read More

5 years ago

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