Archive for May, 2010

How Important Are The Big Three Infections - Really?

Saturday, May 29th, 2010 Posted in INMED | No Comments »

Quick, what is the leading acute cause of death in world’s poorest nations? How about the second most common acute cause of death? The truth may startle you. Pneumonia as the leading acute cause of death is no surprise. But ...

2010 Exploring Medical Missions Conference!

Saturday, May 22nd, 2010 Posted in INMED | No Comments »

This weekend INMED enjoyed the company of some 450 students and practicing healthcare professionals at the 5th Exploring Medical Missions Conference. Complementing these participants were representatives of 35 sending organization - recruiting volunteers for service opportunities among the most neglected ...

Can You Identify This Disease?

Sunday, May 9th, 2010 Posted in INMED | No Comments »

This child lives in South America in a region home to sand flies and mosquitoes. For the last year he's suffered from intermittent fevers, weight loss, and cough. His stools have been loose and foul smelling. His family reports that ...