Travel Medicine

Swine flu is making air travel for most Americans something of a crap shoot. There are the obvious exposures of re-circulated air, close proximity to strangers and other risks almost none of which are controllable. However, there are a few things you can due to defend yourself. The first question is do you absolutely have to fly, particularly during a ...

  Before you travel, it is important to learn about weather and health prevailing in the host country.  Raw meat cafe? you should be an expert to partak in local delicacies.                                                   Are there epidemics? What are ...

Chiang Mai Ram Hospital This is the premium private hospital in Chiang Mai, and with the price range to match: but then again, you get what you pay for, though the Ram is not necessarily where you might want to have your check-up or physician appointment if you are a backpacker traveling on a limited budget. The Ram has comprehensive ...

Loads of men want to know the answer to this question – can men get yeast infections?  The concise answer to this query is – sure they can. Men, like women, can become infected; nonetheless, the incidents of men becoming contaminated are not as likely because the fungus that instigate the infection, candida albicans, have a propensity to increase more ...

As you know, there are many types of skin diseases in this world, the most common one is acne. Most people know acne is caused by dirt in oily skin pores, but little is known that acne is also caused by the system of toxins in the body. If our liver and kidney can not cleanse all toxins in the ...

Reunion is an island born out of a volcano, makes for a rather unusual tropical paradise. Reunion is made up of two great mountain ranges, Peak of the Snows and Peak of the Furnace, separated by the Plains. Unique features are the black sand beaches and the imposing Cirques, a geological curiosity that act as natural amphitheatres. Although a French ...

How long does it take cure GERD and eliminate the digestive pain and problems that accompany it? Myla had just finished her endoscopy procedure. Prior to the recommendation from her doctor, she spent most of her weeks having a hard time to eat. She was so hungry but felt unable to do anything because she always experienced bloatedness. Not to ...

Established healthcare staffing agencies in the United States provide reliable solutions for both employers and job seekers in the medical field. Recognized and reliable healthcare staffing agencies enable employers hire highly qualified and skilled medical professionals to fill the positions in their settings. At the same time, job seekers benefit by gaining placement in well-known healthcare facilities. Qualified Professionals gain ...

When the cold weather and winter months creep upon us, there are many different illnesses and ailments which follow, including certain rashes which are commonly seen in many people. Many times winter rashes are simply the result of the skin drying out. In the winter there is less moisture in the air, causing the skin to sometimes become dehydrated. This ...

When I was helping my husband prepare for his trip to Bosnia, I read all of the travel information he received. After reading the travel advice, I realized that there were several travel precautions that I had never considered. Of course, he needed immunizations, but I knew about that, or so I thought. I did not know that he also ...