I recently had an opportunity to discuss a very old and deadly disease with some patients…Rabies. Rabies is a viral…
Global Health
During my last shift at work I had a patient with a complaint of diarrhea, abdominal pain and “an animal…
The group over at www.AmazonPromise.org really does some amazing work. Not only do they offer wonderful opportunities for medical care…
Polio is a viral infection that is most commonly associated with paralysis of children and contributes to morbidity of adulthood. …
I am very excited to say that I am a now a resident of Arizona! I have survived the move…
Artemisinin is considered the best weapon the world has in the war against severe malaria. This humble, plant derived medicine…
Tropical climates are hot and sweaty. A hot and sweaty environment, for me, usually means sandals or no shoes at…
This is a very notorious human parasite with a long history. Also known as the “Guinea worm” or simply “the…
The world is a big place and most travelers want to see it all. The double edged sword of travel…
Treatment of malaria, especially in remote areas, can be challenging. Severe malaria infections can render a person incapacitated. Vomiting, fever, lethargy…