Dr. C. V. Alert, MB BS, DM. FCCFP. Family Physician. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a severe and irreversible condition that leads to a progressive loss of kidney function. In…

Dr. C,V. Alert, MB BS, DM. FCCFP. Family Physician. Work. Play. Drink and keep cool and well hydrated. Faced with the challenge of sweltering heat and the need to keep…

Dr. C.V. Alert, MB BS, DM. FCCFP. Family Physician.   Patient: Someone recommended a sleeping tablet, and I have been sleeping ‘like a baby’. Doctor: Really? How many have you…

Dr. C.V. Alert, MB BS, DM. FCCFP. Family Physician.   “Sleep awaits those of us who dare to dream”. Sleep medicine is a relatively new specialty in medicine, with literally…