Travel Medicine

Yellow fever is a devastating disease spread by the bites of mosquitoes (and primates!) and is still prevalent in Africa, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. The yellow fever virus has probably existed in some form for thousands of years and is believed to have originated in Africa from other very similar viruses. Anyone planning a trip to the ...

Most people don’t face any problems when they travel, but it’s possible to make travel safer and more comfortable. Here is some travel health tips to ensure you a smooth and memorable voyage. The first and foremost to make your travel safe is to carry medication in your luggage if needed. Include a first aid kit in your luggage to ...

The evergreen tree is a beauty upon the year round landscape. The evergreen tree is a symbol of strength as the evergreen retains its color and needles even through the harsh winter months. People have fallen in love with the durability but yet simplistic grace of the evergreen tree. Unfortunately, there are several common diseases that affect the evergreen tree. ...

There is a risk for skin infections for the fish aquarium enthusiast. Human infection with Mycobacterium marinum was first recognized a pathogen of aquarium fish about nine decades ago. It survives in both fresh and salt water in most parts of the world. It was once responsible for outbreaks of skin infection in swimming pools prior to the stricter pool ...

The development of a needle-free vaccination delivery system has been identified by the Grand Challenges in Global Health (GCGH) initiative as one of the major challenges facing global health care today. Millions of needles and syringes are used each day in health care. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 12 billion injections are given each year. Only about 5% ...

Yes, depending upon your itinerary. Yellow fever (YF) is ready and waiting to infect tourists in several South American countries including Bolivia, Brazil, Columbia, Ecuador and Peru. The risk of infection is highest during the rainy season between January and March. Travelers can protect themselves with YF vaccinations and mosquito avoidance strategies. Travelers bound for South America may need many ...

In today’s business savvy world, getting an edge over the competitors is more crucial than ever. This stands true even for clinics and medical facilities. Retaining existing clients and generating new ones is something every physician, healthcare professional and medical practitioner is vouching for. With internet marketing assuming an enormous role, fierce competition is the rule for every service in ...

If you are planning on heading someplace as a hiker or backpacker or just looking to go on a local camping trip there are a few extra essentials that you can add to your kit to help with those unexpected things that turn up. o Sarong o Duct Tape o Plastic Baggies o Wet Naps or Baby Wipes o Fold ...

Yeast infection of the butt crack is a very embarrassing problem to have. It occurs as diaper rash in toddlers. Although yeast infection primarily occurs in the genital region, butt yeast is not uncommon. It causes severe itching, sores, redness and sometimes bleeding and pain while passing bowels. The anus provides ideal condition for the yeast to grow and multiply. ...

Tropical resorts in the Islands represent some of the most popular vacation destinations in the world. Every year millions of busy, over-stressed people choose to spend their precious vacation time unwinding at tropical locales. Why? What makes these places so irresistible? Could it be the lifestyle ideal they represent, a setting where the pressures of everyday life can just be ...