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		<title>KIM’S KORNER: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kim Jackson]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Sep 2019 15:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pain, numbness and tingling in the arm can be worrying.  There are many causes of this uncomfortable phenomenon and quite often our first thought is that it could be a sign that there is a problem with the heart; but there are other factors that could be causing the symptoms, one possibility being thoracic outlet syndrome. ]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>KIM’S KORNER: The pros and cons of hypermobility</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kim Jackson]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2019 15:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[beighton scale]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[collagen]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[We all know someone who is super-flexible, who can almost   effortlessly perform the splits while most of us can only look on in awe. There have been many terms to describe this ability: double-jointed, joint laxity, and the more recent “hypermobility syndrome”. The legendary escape artist Harry Houdini was thought to be hypermobile.  ]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>KIM’S KORNER: Snap, Crackle and Pop</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kim Jackson]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Aug 2019 15:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[arthritis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[muscles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[st lucia health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tendons]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[For once, forget the cereal usually associated with the title of this piece. This time around we’re referring to the snap, crackle and pop sounds our bodies sometimes make. These sounds are known technically as crepitus, and there are many myths associated with them, despite scientific evidence to the contrary. As much as these sounds can be distressing and sometimes an indicator that something could be wrong, most times they are normal—unless accompanied by pain, swelling and decreased movement.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>KIM’S KORNER- The Hazards  of Kneeling</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kim Jackson]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2019 15:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[infrapatellar bursitis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[knee pain]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[prepatellar bursitis]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[When we think of knee injuries and pain, we often visualize people who play sports or older people who have arthritis, but you don’t have to play sports or be of an age to suffer from knee pain. There are those few who develop knee pain through the activities they do as part of their everyday life, one of them kneeling. It is so common among certain groups that conditions have been named after them. So, kneelers 
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		<title>KIM’S KORNER- Different Strokes For Different Folks!</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kim Jackson]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2019 15:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[St. Lucia Health sector]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stroke]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability in Saint Lucia and around the world, affecting over 15 million people annually. It can leave people unable to walk or talk, and usually affects one side of the body, causing impaired movement and often paralysis. A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted or severely reduced, depriving brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients. Within minutes, brain cells begin to die.  ]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>KIM’S KORNER- Hepatitis: The Silent Virus</title>
		<link>https://stluciastar.com/kims-korner-hepatitis-the-silent-virus/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kim Jackson]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2019 15:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[July 28 is World Hepatitis Day and the aim is to raise awareness of this viral infection. Hepatitis can be caused by certain medical conditions, and also by alcohol and drug abuse. In most cases, however, it is the result of a virus. Regardless of the cause, it can lead to widespread infections throughout the body but it predominantly triggers inflammation of the liver. 
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		<title>Fighting the Effects of Ageing</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kim Jackson]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2019 16:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Commentary]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[There are many reasons why osteoporosis occurs. One is lower levels of oestrogen, a significant factor during menopause which may be why it is a condition seen more often in women, particularly in Asians and Caucasians. It can also be as a result of alcoholism, kidney disease, low bodyweight, hyperthyroidism, smoking, a sedentary lifestyle and also certain medications. ]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>KIM’S KORNER: Muscle Injuries Explained</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kim Jackson]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2019 15:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Everywhere we turn we are told to exercise; but as beneficial as is exercise, keeping fit is not without its perils. Whether you exercise for fun or play competitive sports such as football, golf, cricket, hockey or track and field, you may experience many types of injury, muscle injuries being among the most common. ]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>KIM’S KORNER: The Forgotten Benefits of the Sun</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kim Jackson]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jul 2019 17:30:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Rickets is a disorder identifiable by bowing of the legs, and is something that can be seen throughout the Caribbean. Although it can be inherited, it is mainly seen in growing children as the result of soft weak bones secondary to a vitamin D deficiency and, in some cases, a lack of calcium or phosphate. ]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>KIM’S KORNER: The Hip Bone’s Connected to the . . .</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kim Jackson]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2019 15:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Joint pain at the hip and knee is something many people experience, especially as they age. Where possible, non-invasive, conservative management of joint pain is the first choice of treatment, especially exercise. However, in cases where treatment options such as medication, physiotherapy and lifestyle changes have failed to manage pain and increase function, then surgery may be the best option.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Down Syndrome: The Facts</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kim Jackson]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2019 15:30:04 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chromosome 21]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Mosaic down syndrome]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Down syndrome, also known as trisomy 21, is the most common of chromosomal abnormalities and affects around one in 1,000 babies each year. It was first described in 1866 by a British doctor, John Langdon Down, after whom it is named. It was not until 1959, however, that the genetic link was discovered. There are three known types of Down syndrome:]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>KIM’S KORNER- The facts about Epilepsy</title>
		<link>https://stluciastar.com/kims-korner-the-facts-about-epilepsy/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kim Jackson]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 May 2019 16:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Epilepsy, from the ancient Greek meaning to seize, possess or afflict, is a neurological condition that can affect brain activity. Although we typically associate epilepsy with somebody having a seizure and writhing around on the floor, this is not the only way epilepsy can manifest. Symptoms of epilepsy can vary and in some individuals cause loss of awareness, unusual sensations or strange behaviour. ]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>KIM’S KORNER: Managing Parkinson’s Disease</title>
		<link>https://stluciastar.com/kims-korner-managing-parkinsons-disease/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kim Jackson]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2019 14:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Parkinson's disease]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parkinson’s is a neurological disorder first known as Shaking Palsy but which later took its name from the English doctor who identified it in 1817: James Parkinson. Its symptoms appear slowly and it is often difficult to diagnose in the early stages. It usually affects people over 60 but it is not unheard of in younger people.  Famous sufferers of Parkinson’s include Muhammad Ali and Michael J. Fox.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Urinary Tract Infection:  A Burning Issue</title>
		<link>https://stluciastar.com/urinary-tract-infection-a-burning-issue/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kim Jackson]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2019 13:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Feature]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Local]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[urethra]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Urinary Tract Infection]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Some topics are hard to talk about but it is vital that we do discuss them. One such topic is Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), a common condition that does not always have obvious symptoms. UTIs can affect your kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra, but most often it is the bladder and the urethra that are affected. 
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		<title>Polio and its aftereffects</title>
		<link>https://stluciastar.com/polio-and-its-aftereffects/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kim Jackson]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2019 14:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Feature]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[flu]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Michael Underwood]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[polio]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[During the 60s and 70s emphasis in medical care was to develop vaccines against the rising number of childhood diseases. One of the diseases that received attention at that time was polio, also known as poliomyelitis or infantile paralysis. ]]></description>
		
		
		
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