Diarrhea is the most common illness of travelers
It can stem from a change in diet or stress, but usually an infectious agent is to blame
Monday, September 14, 2009
By DR. FRANK SCAFURI, III STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Nothing can ruin a vacation or business trip more than traveler's diarrhea. It is the most common illness you are likely to experience while traveling. While it is usually not serious, this condition can be very unpleasant.
How does someone develop traveler's diarrhea? It is possible it may stem from the stress of traveling or a change in diet. However, almost always an infectious agent is to blame.
The most important determinant of risk is the traveler's destination. High-risk destinations are the developing countries of Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Those at particularly high-risk include young adults, the immunosuppressed, people with inflammatory bowel disease or diabetes, and anyone taking H-2 blockers or antacids. (Read Full Article)
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How can sudden cardiac death be prevented in young adults?
Before a child or teen participates in any sport, a cardiovascular screening should be done
Monday, June 01, 2009
By DR. FRANK SCAFURI, III
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- In a June 2008 CNN article, an anguished mother of 9-year-old boy asked, "How in the world could his heart just stop?" The mother was trying to comprehend how her eldest son, Robbie, a healthy fourth-grader, had died. She recalled that she never saw him run the bases at his Little League practice so fast. As he got to home plate, she watched him collapse. (Read Full Article)
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You can lower your risk for getting yellow fever
It is common in areas of Africa and South America, affecting travelers to and residents of those areas
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
By DR. FRANK SCAFURI, III
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- It is that time of the year again, when many people decide to travel to the tropical regions of Africa or South America. However, before anyone leaves for these regions, it is important that they consider their risk for exposure to the yellow fever virus. (Read Full Article)
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The risk of getting shingles increases with age
The vaccine Zostavax can help prevent this disease which causes a painful skin rash
Monday, March 09, 2009
By DR. FRANK SCAFURI, III
STATEN ISLAND ADVANCE -- In the United States, almost one out of every three people will develop shingles during their lifetime. The only way to reduce the risk of developing shingles, and the long-term pain that can follow, is to get vaccinated. This article will review what "shingles" are and the vaccine approved to prevent them. (Read Full Article)
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A closer look at HPV and the Gardasil vaccine
The vaccine will prevent most genital warts and most cases of cervical cancer
Monday, January 05, 2009
By DR. FRANK SCAFURI, III
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- On June 8, 2006, the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") approved the Gardasil vaccine. This vaccine is the first vaccine developed to prevent cervical cancer, precancerous genital lesions, and genital warts due to the human papillomavirus ("HPV") in females. HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. At least 50 percent of sexually active people will get HPV at some time in their lives. (Read Full Article)
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