There are multiple therapies recommended for field therapy (first aid) for jellyfish stings. These include topical decontaminants, such as vinegar (acetic acid), rubbing alcohol, papain,

One of the most dangerous times for a patient is during the transition, or “handoff,” between providers. This is due to a number of reasons.

The following is a message that I received from a reader: “Professor Auerbach – I am an avid reader of your blog ‘Medicine for the

Outdoor enthusiasts are often stricken with infections for which they might be prescribed antibiotics in the class known as fluoroquinolones, one common member of which

Nearly a year ago, there was a news item that suggested that many sunscreens are ineffective, despite manufacturers’ claims to the contrary. As best I

There is an article on the front page of the May 22, 2009 Casper Star Tribune, Wyoming’s main newspaper.   The gist of the tale is

Infectious diarrhea from all causes is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among international travelers, including those who frequent wilderness areas. It would be

There is a study in today’s New England Journal of Medicine on an anti-venom for the bark scorpion Centruroides sculpturatus. Antivenom for the bark scorpion

According to the New York Daily News, Raccoon Roundwarm, a rare disease, has left an infant brain damaged and a teenager blind in one eye.

From the Centers for Disease Control (CDC): Interim Guidance on Antiviral Recommendations for Patients with Confirmed or Suspected Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection and