Managing Medical Emergencies in Remote Regions
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- Written by: Mike Webster
- Category: Travel Health
In remote regions, far from medical care, identifying potential problems early on can help prevent minor ailments from becoming serious emergencies.
The Traveller's Parasite
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- Written by: Albert Koehl
- Category: Travel Health
They're everywhere, often difficult to detect until it's too late, but when they strike, you'll know you've been had.
Travel Considerations For Diabetics
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- Written by: Mike Webster
- Category: Travel Health
Mike Webster offers the following considerations for travelling as or with a diabetic.
Ducking Montezuma: Preventing and Treating Gastrointestinal Ailments Abroad
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- Written by: Richard Desrochers
- Category: Travel Health
How to keep your guts from visiting the circus during your travels.
How to Choose a Travel-Friendly First Aid Kit
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- Written by: Richard Desrochers
- Category: Travel Health
If you're getting ready for a sojourn overseas, chances are you've prepared a list of things to jam into your pack before you head off to the airport. One item that is often overlooked is a first aid kit.
Health and Safety Tips for Female Travellers
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- Written by: Dr. Mark Wise
- Category: Travel Health
A travel doctor's prescription for staying fit as a fiddle on your travels.
Staying Safe on the Road Overseas
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- Written by: Dr. Mark Wise
- Category: Travel Health
Why getting all your shots won't protect you from the biggest travel health hazard abroad.
Get Stuck: A Guide to Travel Vaccinations
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- Written by: Liane Cerminara
- Category: Travel Health
Why you should consider a pre-trip shot in the arm.
Buzz Off!: Preventing Insect-Borne Diseases at Home and Abroad
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- Written by: Dr. Mark Wise
- Category: Travel Health
There are tons of bugs out there. So how do you avoid getting bitten and other unpleasant side effects? Dr. Mark Wise has a few suggestions.
Malaria Misconceptions
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- Written by: Dr. Mark Wise
- Category: Travel Health
Dr. Mark Wise dispels some common malaria myths. Essential reading if you're heading to the tropics!
Staying Safe Overseas: What Your Country Can't Do for You
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- Written by: Tom Peacock
- Category: Travel Health
If you get yourself into a bad situation, make sure you can get yourself out of it. What to do when the worst happens abroad.
Staying Sane Overseas
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- Written by: Dr. Mark Wise
- Category: Travel Health
Key advice on how to prepare for—and avoid—a mental meltdown abroad.
Naturopathic Remedies for Travellers
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- Written by: Dr. Mark Wise
- Category: Travel Health
Ginger for motion sickness? Soybean to prevent insect bites? Some advice on treating your ailments naturally the next time you travel.
Beat the Heat: How to Treat and Prevent Heat Stroke
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- Written by: Dr. Mark Wise
- Category: Travel Health
Losing your cool can be hazardous to your health.
Preventing Cold-Related Injury and Illness
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- Written by: Dr. Mark Wise
- Category: Travel Health
Don't get caught out in the cold. A look at cold exposure, its dangers and treatments.
How to Travel with a Medical Condition
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- Written by: Dr. Mark Wise
- Category: Travel Health
A medical condition doesn't have to mean no travelling. It just requires a bit of planning and an appropriate choice of destination.
Managing Diabetes on the Road
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- Written by: Mike Webster
- Category: Travel Health
Yesterday was your first day in the Greek Islands and you took full advantage of the vibrant nightlife in the beach towns of Santorini. Fortunately, your non-drinking travelling companion was there to get you back to the hostel safely. But today, strangely, your companion is still lying in bed and doesn't respond to your calls.
Why you Need a Post-Travel Medical Check-Up
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- Written by: Dr. Mark Wise
- Category: Travel Health
Just because you've made it home doesn't mean you are out of the woods! Dr. Mark Wise takes a look at a few of the more common post-travel health issues, and what to do about them.
Visiting the Doc Overseas
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- Written by: Dr. Mark Wise
- Category: Travel Health
Seeking medical help at home can sometimes be challenging, but when you need it abroad, you'd better be prepared.
Conquering Motion Sickness
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- Written by: Jeff Minthorn
- Category: Travel Health
If you're one of those people who feels queasy on anything but roller skates, you'll want to read this.
