Travel Medicine

When you travel to Kenya just like you would to any other country you are supposed to take vaccinations that will enable you at least to stay healthy during your trip. Your doctor or personal physician knows you better and so you should make a point of consulting him or her to advise you better on the most important vaccinations ...

Most common infections found in in tropical fish tanks are caused by bacteria present in the tank. Similarly, Fin and Tail rot are one of the most common type of diseases found in fish. These are caused by Cytophaga bacteria. This effects the fish having long and soft fins. Their symptoms have quite a wide range. The fins start looking ...

A travel vaccination is medicine delivered via an injection that will protect you from many of the diseases that are still prevalent in countries other than our own. The importance of such vaccines cannot be understated. In the United States we have eradicated-or nearly eradicated-many of the illnesses that still ravage many countries around the globe. If you or a ...

Did you know that nearly half of all visitors to developing countries get sick during their stays? So go prepared! For example, I always take a small packet of first-aid items: salve for infections, aspirins, lozenges and band-aids. Divide your prescriptions between two bags so that you will always have some of your medications. Make sure you have adequate prescriptions ...

Visa – Whether you are on Holiday or on a business matter, travellers to Sri Lanka must have electronic travel authorization (ETA) to enter the beautiful island. If you require more information visit eta.gov.lk. Currency – The local currency is the Rupee. Currency notes are Rs. 5,000, 2,000, 1,000, 500, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins, should you have receive ...

The body needs enough nutrients so that you can function well; it must digest more vitamins and minerals that we can get from fresh fruit juices. More cancer-healed patients were believed to have recovered for this reason. Regarded as an alternative cancer treatment, I want to take down all the beliefs concerning this and what type of cancer does it ...

If you are planning to travel abroad, you may need certain travel immunization. Which vaccinations will be required will depend on your travel destination, the length of your stay, and whether or not you have already been inoculated against particular diseases. Consult a physician or travel medicine clinic at least four to six weeks before your departure in order to ...

There are several goldfish diseases that can threaten the health of your aquatic pet, but if you provide the proper tank maintenance and make sure that the water is of good quality there will be less of a chance of your fish getting sick. Goldfish can actually live for quite some time – many years – if cared for properly, ...

Today, medical equipment technology is advancing at increasingly rapid speeds, in large part because of the advent of computer technology just a few decades ago. But despite this, some of the most common and essential pieces of medical machinery still in use today had their origin in pre-computer times. Here are 5 of the top medical machines used in hospitals. ...

There are many hazards associated with growth among tropical trees. Tropical Trees are just as susceptible to disease as any other living organism. One graphic concern here, though, is that tropical trees, in case you haven’t noticed, are an endangered species. So the study of common diseases that inflict many of these trees is a worthwhile endeavor. It’s not just ...