Statistically speaking, the most common cause of death for the international traveler while abroad is motor vehicle accidents, and second, is death from a pre-existing condition, such as heart disease, diabetes, or cancer. However, there are a number of other medical issues that can disrupt or ultimately ruin an international trip. With regard to the two top problems: drive carefully and defensively. If you are not comfortable behind the wheel, take other methods of transport or hire a driver. While these measures cannot insure accident avoidance, they can minimize the risk. Before traveling to a region where medical care may be difficult to obtain, have a thorough physical and make sure you are carrying a sufficient amount of any medications that you may be taking. Also remember that some conditions may not be detectable before you leave, so having good international insurance that will provide for treatment at the closest major medical facility and evacuation back to your home country is a wise decision.
September/October 2011 ISSN 1059-6518
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The Risks of International Travel
/in Hydration, Immunizations, prevention, Travel Medicine/by WMN EditorsStatistically speaking, the most common cause of death for the international traveler while abroad is motor vehicle accidents, and second, is death from a pre-existing condition, such as heart disease, diabetes, or cancer. However, there are a number of other medical issues that can disrupt or ultimately ruin an international trip. With regard to the two top problems: drive carefully and defensively. If you are not comfortable behind the wheel, take other methods of transport or hire a driver. While these measures cannot insure accident avoidance, they can minimize the risk. Before traveling to a region where medical care may be difficult to obtain, have a thorough physical and make sure you are carrying a sufficient amount of any medications that you may be taking. Also remember that some conditions may not be detectable before you leave, so having good international insurance that will provide for treatment at the closest major medical facility and evacuation back to your home country is a wise decision.
September/October 2011 ISSN 1059-6518
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Hymenolepidiae tapeworms:
/in Abdominal, Diarrhea, Digestive problems, Parasites/by WMN EditorsHymenolepidiae tapeworms:
September/October 2011 ISSN-1059-6518 Volume 24 Number 5
THE WORLD OF HELMINTHES – PARASITIC WORMS
CESTODA – TAPEWORMS
By Frank Hubbell, DO
This is the scientific taxomony for the Class Cestoda – tapeworms. In previous issues of the WMN we have discussed the Taenia and Echinococcus tapeworms. In this edition we will explore the Hymenolepidiae tapeworms.
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RUPTURED QUADRICEPS TENDON
/in Knee, Musculoskeletal, Trauma/by WMN EditorsSeptember/October 2011 ISSN-1059-6518 Volume 24 Number 5
Ruptured Quadriceps Tendon
Every once and awhile an injury occurs that was either so painful or unusual that it demands a brief article to describe the principles of management. This time it is a case of a ruptured quadriceps tendon that was extremely painful, completely immobilizing, required surgery, and took more than 6 months for recovery.
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Tools of the Trade
/in First Aid Kits, prevention, Trauma, Treatment/by WMN EditorsSeptember/October 2011 ISSN-1059-6518 Volume 24 Number 5
Tools of the Trade
When planning an expedition a considerable amount of time and debate can be spent trying to decide what sort of medical tools or instruments need to be carried on the trip. Weight is an important consideration in trip planning as it all adds up and subsequently all ends up on someone’s back. Of course, there are also the ever-increasing airline fees for excess luggage weight.
The purpose of this article is to consider the tools, not the bandages, splints, or medications, as those are part of a whole other discussion.
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