Issues

2025

September 2025: Vol 87 Issue 3

Original Article

Assessing the impact of rapid syndromic infection testing panel on diagnostic capacity and clinical and public health management in small island developing states

Original Article

Exploring the obesity health beliefs of women in Curaçao: a mixed methods study of women who have given birth at Curaçao Medical Centre

Case report

A rare primary right atrial angiosarcoma

Case report

A piece of FPIES – a non-IgE mediated allergy emergency

June 2025: Vol 87 Issue 2

Original Article

The interest of Jamaican trained undergraduate physiotherapy students to provide physiotherapy services to older adults once qualified as a physiotherapist: a descriptive study

Original Article

Prevalence survey of antibiotic usage in a secondary care hospital in east Trinidad and Tobago

Original Article

Injury prevalence from recreational sport and exercise participation in the general adult population of Trinidad and Tobago

Case report

Serendipitous stomach in scrotal sac: an unusual cause of recurrent gastric outlet obstruction

Case report

CT findings after dialysis catheter removal-catheter remnant or fibrin sheath?

March 2025: Vol 87 Issue 1

Case report

Spontaneous subdural hematoma and diabetes insipidus in severe dengue in a south-eastern Caribbean island: case report and review of literature

Original Article

Early childhood caries in infants and toddlers

Editorial

Oropouche virus: critical research priorities for this re-emerging pathogen

Viewpoint

More than just training: rethinking the paediatric code cart design for better emergency care outcomes

Original Article

COVID-19 related community lockdowns in two low-income communities in Jamaica

2024

December 2024: Vol 86 Issue 4

Short Report

Surgery: the UWI graduate’s guide to USA surgical residency

Viewpoint

The course of COVID-19 in Jamaica from outbreak to vaccination

Case report

Transcatheter aortic valve implantation via transaortic approach

Original Article

Knowledge, attitude, and practice of male professional and semi-professional footballers towards concussion: a look at two countries from the Caribbean Football Union

Reflection

Sometimes, it’s not what you say…

September 2024: Vol 86 Issue 3

Case report

An atypical presentation of Todd’s Paralysis

Case report

The management of a rare case of conjoined twins in a limited resource setting in Trinidad: a case report

Reflection

Kindness and Humility – Empathy Beyond the Clinical Setting

Original Article

Anti-inflammatory supplement effect on diastolic pressure in healthcare workers: a single arm cohort study

June 2024: Vol 86 Issue 2
Special Issue: Climate Change and Health

Short Report

Healthcare resilience in Trinidad and Tobago: a short report on the healthy hospital initiative at the Sangre Grande Hospital

Short Report

Choosing wisely Trinidad and Tobago: top 5 recommendations for emergency medicine

Editorial

Climate change: a Caribbean perspective

Viewpoint

Medical students’ brief overview of climate change policies implemented by developed countries: their application to small islands and low-lying developing states

March 2024: Vol 86 Issue 1

Viewpoint

Addressing the prevalence and impact of PTSD after natural disasters in the Caribbean population

Original Article

The impact of different corticosteroids in hospitalised patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia: a retrospective observational study

Case report

Urgent carotid endarterectomy for stroke: a case report

Review Article

A profile of facial bone fractures in an Oral and Maxillofacial Unit in Trinidad and Tobago

Review Article

Lithium carbonate-induced confusional state in patients with bipolar disorder: identification of case reports and review of the evidence

2023

December 2023: Vol 85 Issue 4

Case report

A practical approach to laparoscopic myomectomy for large uterine leiomyoma – a case report

Editorial

Time to treat the climate and nature crisis as one indivisible global health emergency

Original Article

Understanding the Antiretroviral Treatment Experiences of Men Attending a HIV Clinic in Jamaica

Case report

Recurrent Syncopal Episodes Due to Atlanto-Axial Instability – An Unusual Presentation of Os Odontoideum

Viewpoint

Should the COVID 19 experience prompt the Caribbean to adopt supranationalism?

September 2023: Vol 85 Issue 3

Case report

Poor perinatal outcome in a woman with severe pre-eclampsia and asymptomatic COVID-19

Review Article

The appearance of oral manifestations in children infected with COVID-19: A critical review of the literature

Original Article

An evaluation of the prevalence of probable sarcopenia in older adults in a single centre in Trinidad and Tobago

Original Article

A review of the trends in the first six years of a palliative care unit in Trinidad and Tobago

Original Article

Comparing the Quality of Life of Patients and their Family Members with Dermatological and other Chronic Conditions, in The Bahamas

Original Article

Role of Serial change in Serum Procalcitonin Levels as a Marker to Predict 28th Day Mortality in Patients with Sepsis and Septic Shock

June 2023: Vol 85 Issue 2

Original Article

Referral patterns to the Paediatric Dental Emergency Clinic at The University of the West Indies, School of Dentistry, Trinidad and Tobago

Original Article

Characteristics and outcomes of surgical clipping of ruptured intracranial aneurysms at a tertiary care institution in Trinidad & Tobago – a descriptive report

Original Article

Risk factors and complications of nail-stick plantar injuries in Jamaican children

Original Article

Clinical features and outcomes of COVID-19 infections at a teaching hospital in Kingston, Jamaica

Case report

Juvenile idiopathic inflammatory myopathy at a developing paediatric rheumatology clinic in Trinidad and Tobago: a case series

Viewpoint

Digital transformation and healthcare innovation in the Caribbean

March 2023: Vol 85 Issue 1

Original Article

Identifying the gaps: Knowledge, attitudes and practices of urban-based healthcare providers towards adolescent contraception in Jamaica

Original Article

Choice of medical speciality: a cross-sectional study of medical students and comparison with existing practice.

Case report

A rare case of Sirenomelia in Trinidad

Editorial

Monkeypox in Jamaica: A call for greater awareness of vaccination, treatment protocols and sampling methods

Original Article

A Quantitative Analysis of Radiation-Induced Contamination Post-Iodine-131 Treatment for Thyroid Disease

Original Article

Attitudes of Caribbean undergraduate medical students towards e-learning of orthopaedics during the Covid-19 pandemic

2022

December 2022: Vol 84 Issue 4

Case report

Lupus Enteritis: An Unusual Manifestation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Case report

Guillain Barré Syndrome – Classic, Variant or Mimic?

Original Article

Factors associated with depressive and anxiety symptoms among Jamaican women during the COVID-19 pandemic

Short Report

Descriptive analysis of a Community Paediatrics Hybrid Telemedicine/Face to Face service during implementation of community mitigation strategies in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

Original Article

Arthritis and Health Related Quality of Life in Adult Outpatients in Trinidad: A Cross Sectional Study

Case report

Costotransversectomy for a symptomatic thoracic disc herniation – a complex approach for management of a rare pathology

Short Report

A Short Report on Strokes at San Fernando General Hospital

September 2022: Vol 84 Issue 3

Original Article

Profile and Outcomes of Patients Presenting with Supraventricular Tachycardia to the Accident and Emergency Department of a Large Tertiary Hospital in Jamaica

Short Report

Application of Benford’s law to COVID-19 cases in selected countries of the Caribbean and globally

Original Article

Using Long-acting Injectable Cabotegravir and Rilpivirine to Improve Adherence with HIV-1 Treatment

Case report

3D Printed Mandibular reconstruction – Caribbean Case report

Original Article

Correlates of COVID-19 Knowledge and Willingness to do a COVID-19 Test among Taxi Drivers in Kingston, Jamaica

Case report

Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-altered: the diagnostic challenges faced in a developing country – a case report and literature review

Short Report

Histomorphological study of appendectomy specimens in a tertiary care hospital – A retrospective study

Case report

Surgical Resection of a Foramen Magnum Meningioma—A Rarely Encountered Skull Base Tumour in Trinidad

June 2022: Vol 84 Issue 2

Original Article

Knowledge, attitudes and practices of a group of medical practitioners in Trinidad toward oral health during pregnancy

Short Report

Transvaginal Low Intensity Shockwave Therapy in Endometriosis (T-LISTE): Protocol for a Randomised pilot trial

Case report

Case study on prevalence of Candida spp. in patients with Denture Stomatitis at the Cheddi Jagan Dental Centre, Guyana, South America.

Short Report

Organ donation in a developing Caribbean country: a single centre experience in Trinidad and Tobago

Short Report

Improving Population Health through Priority Setting in Trinidad and Tobago

Review Article

Treatment recommendations and prioritisation planning for breast cancer patients during COVID-19 pandemic Part 2: Triple Negative, HER-2 Positive and Metastatic Breast Cancer – A Caribbean Breast Surgeon’s Perspective

Review Article

Treatment Recommendations and Prioritization Planning for Breast Cancer Patients During COVID-19 Pandemic. Part 1: High Risk Lesions, DCIS And Hormonal Positive Breast Cancer. A Caribbean Breast Surgeon’s Perspective.

Short Report

A Physician Mentorship Programme in the Eastern Regional Health Authority: A Pilot Study

March 2022: Vol 84 Issue 1

Short Report

Antimicrobial Resistance in the Caribbean

Original Article

Cryptococcaemia in a Jamaican Cohort

Original Article

Does an Attendance-Credit Increase Medical Students’ Attendance in In-class Lectures and Performance in Pharmacology and What is the Correlation Between Class Attendance and Performance on Pharmacology Exams?

Original Article

Motorcycle Injuries: Socio-demographic, Temporal and Injury Patterns at a Regional Hospital in Jamaica

Original Article

EQ-5D-3L Population Norms for Trinidad and Tobago

Original Article

Risk factors associated with COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit hospitalisation in Guyana: A cross-sectional study

Short Report

Surgical Perspective: UWI Graduates Path to a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) & Fellowship in the UK

Case report

Awake craniotomy for a low-grade glioma – a pilot procedure at a public hospital in Trinidad and Tobago

2021

December 2021: Vol 83 Issue 4

Case report

A Case of Hepatic Injury Following Shrapnel Injury to the Abdomen in a Paediatric Patient

Original Article

An Assessment of Work Environment Factors Correlating with Burnout Status of Physicians Employed with the Public Hospitals Authority in The Bahamas

Original Article

Knowledge of chikungunya and mosquito avoidance and control practices among newly admitted students at an offshore medical University in the Caribbean

Original Article

Socio-demographic correlates of depressive and anxiety symptoms among Jamaicans during the COVID-19 pandemic: A Rapid Online Survey

September 2021: Vol 83 Issue 3

Editorial

Call for emergency action to limit global temperature increases, restore biodiversity, and protect health

Original Article

Cardiovascular Health in a Single Community in Rural Haiti: A Cross-sectional Study

Short Report

Gestational Diabetes and Periodontal Disease in Trinidad – A pilot study

Original Article

Low-Dose Dexamethasone as an Adjuvant for Prolonging the Duration of Brachial Plexus Block with Bupivacaine – a Prospective Randomised Controlled Study

Original Article

Sleep Quality in Semi-Professional Male Basketball Players in Bermuda

Short Report

Surveillance of Phenotypic Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Resistance in Blood Isolates at a Hospital in East Trinidad

Original Article

Validation of the Major Depressive Disorder Subscale (MDDS) of the Revised Child Anxiety & Depression Scale (RCADS) in a Sample of Jamaican and Barbadian Elementary School Children

June 2021: Vol 83 Issue 2

Original Article

The Epidemiology of Sharp Injuries in Healthcare Workers at a Trinidadian Community Hospital

Case report

A Simple Technique for Image-Guided Excision of Non-Palpable Breast Lesions without Needle Localisation in a Low-Resource Environment – a Preliminary Report of 10 Patients

Case report

Tetanus: The Old Enemy Resurfaces

Short Report

Pattern of patient referrals to the Oral Medicine Clinic at the University of West Indies (UWI) dental school Trinidad -Pilot Study

Viewpoint

The Over-medicalisation of Low Back Pain: An Exigent Caribbean Crisis

March 2021: Vol 83 Issue 1

Short Report

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Mental Health in children.

Original Article

Comparison of Various methods for Group B Streptococcus Identification and Cost Comparison

Case report

Flap Tubing And Waltzing For Complex Facial Reconstruction In The West Indies

Case report

Finding Closure: The First WATCHMAN Device in the English-Speaking Caribbean

Original Article

Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Towards Antibiotic Use Among Patients at a Tertiary Urology Centre in Trinidad and Tobago

Viewpoint

SARS-Cov-2 and drug shortages- Trends and lessons from a Caribbean perspective

2020

March 2020: Volume 82 – Issue 1

Review Article

Acute Coronary Syndrome And Cannabis: Consideration When Decriminalizing And Legalizing

Original Article

A Descriptive Study On The Introduction of a Palliative Care Unit at an Oncological Facility in the Caribbean.

Editorial

Patients Partnering with Professionals

Original Article

Glycaemic Control in Critically Ill Adult Patients: Is intensive insulin therapy beneficial?

May 2020: Volume 82 – Issue 2

Review Article

A literature review of drugs for the treatment of COVID-19

Original Article

Antibiotic Resistance in Trinidad: A population-based survey of adults.

Review Article

Recommendations for antibiotic prescriptions for upper respiratory symptoms in children in Trinidad and Tobago: GRADE-ADOLOPMENT APPROACH

Viewpoint

A View from New York City: Thoughts from a COVID – 19 Hotspot

Original Article

Prevalence Of Dental Anxiety Among University Students And Affect On Dental Attendance

Editorial

The Bioethical Dimensions of COVID-19

August 2020: Volume 82 – Issue 3

Original Article

Self-reported percutaneous injuries of students and interns at the School of Dentistry in Trinidad: A follow up study of an updated sharps protocol

Case report

Isolated ARDS in a leptospirosis positive patient: An unusual sole presentation of anicteric leptospirosis.

Viewpoint

The Increasing Role of Immunotherapy in the Management of Solid Cancers and its impact on Caribbean health services resources and provision.

Case report

Endoscopic endonasal repair of a cerebrospinal fluid leak secondary to a meningoencephalocele using a posterior – based middle turbinate flap.

Short Report

Containing SARS-CoV-2 in Belize

Short Report

A Pilot Study to Delineate Factors Contributing to Multi-Drug Resistant Organism (MDRO) Outbreak and Control at the Sangre Grande Hospital

December 2020: Volume 82 – Issue 4

Review Article

Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL): A Review and the Caribbean Perspective

Original Article

Oral Health Related Quality of Life in an Adult Jamaican Population

Viewpoint

The value of 3D Printing in Orthopaedics

Viewpoint

The difficulty in diagnosing and treating pulmonary hypertension in a resource constrained setting – the Trinidad & Tobago experience

Case report

Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome Secondary to Cyclophosphamide

Original Article

An Epidemiological look into Hamstring Injuries in the Jamaican Athletic Population

December 2020: Supplement Issue

Short Report

Conversion to Online Teaching of a Clinical Clerkship during the Covid-19 Pandemic

Short Report

The Impact of Public Health Interventions on The First and Second Waves of COVID-19 in Trinidad And Tobago – A Simple Epidemic Model

Editorial

Views on information technology during COVID 19

Review Article

The critically ill patient with COVID-19 and ARDS: Providing rational solutions to new and old challenges

Case report

The Use of High Flow Nasal Cannula and Awake Prone-positioning in COVID-19 Pneumonia in a Caribbean setting: A Case Series and Review of the Literature

Short Report

The COVID-19 Red Eye: An Algorithm for Differential Diagnosis and Management

Editorial

COVID-19 Pandemic in the Caribbean

Viewpoint

Confidentiality and Disclosure during the COVID-19 pandemic

2019

November 2019: Volume 81 – Issue 2

Original Article

An assessment of postoperative cognitive impairment in the elderly patients at the Port of Spain General Hospital

Original Article

Impact of dropping out of the ‘Sports for Health’ Programme in Grenada

Review Article

Challenges to the implementation of stroke thrombolysis

Viewpoint

Efforts to end the global emergency in Trinidad and Tobago

April 2019: Volume 81 – Issue 1

Original Article

Toxocara canis in puppies and their public health importance in Grenada

Original Article

Demographic features of homicide and suicide victims in Trinidad and Tobago 2013-2016

Viewpoint

Children’s oral health in the Caribbean: A public health problem

Case report

Adult Noonan’s syndrome and associated severe scoliosis. A case report and discussion of the anaesthetic implications.

Case report

Missed arteriovenous malformation in the foot

Editorial

The impact of ageing on public health: Implications for Caribbean

Review Article

The global challenge of ageing population – Part II: the impact on health services, and the optimum healthcare strategy for older patients

2018

November: Volume 80 – Issue 2

Original Article

The prevalence of pain among adult patients attending outpatient clinics in Trinidad

Original Article

The impact of interventions to improve compliance in hand hygiene – a prospective study from Sangre Grande Hospital

Review Article

The global challenge of ageing population – Part I: Definitions, epidemiology and physiological changes

Case report

September 2025: Vol 87 Issue 3

June 2025: Vol 87 Issue 2

March 2025: Vol 87 Issue 1

December 2024: Vol 86 Issue 4

September 2024: Vol 86 Issue 3

June 2024: Vol 86 Issue 2 Special Issue: Climate Change and Health

March 2024: Vol 86 Issue 1

December 2023: Vol 85 Issue 4

September 2023: Vol 85 Issue 3

June 2023: Vol 85 Issue 2

March 2023: Vol 85 Issue 1

2022

December 2022: Vol 84 Issue 4

September 2022: Vol 84 Issue 3

June 2022: Vol 84 Issue 2

March 2022: Vol 84 Issue 1

2021

December 2021: Vol 83 Issue 4

September 2021: Vol 83 Issue 3

June 2021: Vol 83 Issue 2

March 2021: Vol 83 Issue 1

2020

March 2020: Volume 82 – Issue 1

May 2020: Volume 82 – Issue 2

August 2020: Volume 82 – Issue 3

June 2024: Vol 86 Issue 2
Special Issue: Climate Change and Health