International Travel May Have Health Consequences

Colorized transmission electron micrograph of Avian influenza A H5N1 viruses (seen in gold) grown in MDCK cells (seen in green). Photo: Cynthia Goldsmith (CDC) Travel abroad for work or pleasure, or a combination of the two, can have unexpected health consequences many travellers are unprepared for.  The findings of a recent study led by Dr. David [...]

Telecommuting from South Africa

View from our room near Cape Town Late October 2005 found us at the Steenberg Hotel, a small hotel and winery in the outskirts of Cape Town, South Africa. This was the view from our suite to the adjacent vineyard and the Steenberg mountain beyond. Sitting next to the porch we were able to work [...]