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Will a treatment for COVID-19 be the answer we’re looking for?

April 29, 2020

A critically ill patient receiving supportive care in the ICU

Most of humanity is now under some degree of social quarantine measures as the death toll from COVID-19 rises. As social distancing measures continue, many of you may be wondering why we don’t yet have a treatment for COVID-19. Today I’ll explain why treating viral diseases is so challenging and... Read More

COVID-19 Coronavirus Update: What you need to know

March 13, 2020

The World Health Organization (WHO) finally confirmed this week that COVID-19 is a global pandemic. The number of people affected worldwide is increasing rapidly. Should you be alarmed? I have been following the global health experts daily and here’s what you need to know:

January 29, 2020

Are we on the verge of the next world pandemic?

The recent outbreak of Novel Coronavirus (designated 2019-nCoV) has exploded in the last several days.

underline;">What is Novel Coronavirus? The CDC and world health organizations are closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory... Read More

ven"> Measles: One of the most contagious diseases in the world.
April 2, 2019

Prior to the development of a measles vaccine in 1963, the CDC reported an average of 500,000 cases of measles and up to 500 deaths a year in the US, mostly in children. Measles was eventually declared eliminated from the US in 2000 as a result of a... Read More

dd"> Top 10 Tips for the Lost City Trek – Ciudad Perdida in Colombia

December 14, 2018

The trek to the lost city in Colombia is amazing but still a challenging jungle expedition. You will encounter a variety of conditions and terrain. I’ve compiled my list of top ten tips for packing and preparation. Bring... Read More

ven"> Travelog: Colombia – Trek to the Lost City, Ciudad Perdida

December 12, 2018

The “Lost City” (Ciudad Perdida in Spanish) is one of South America’s “hidden” gems, tucked away in the remote jungle of Colombia’s Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta Mountains. If you’re adventurous and fit, the trek to get there is an experience of... Read More

dd"> Travelog: Bogotá and the Ciclovia

December 5, 2018

Hola! This is TravelBug's Norm Bizon checking in from South America.

We arrived on a red-eye flight in Colombia’s capital city of Bogotá after a long layover in Houston and a flight delay. My body cried out for some sleep, but after a few cups of good Colombian coffee I was ready to go... Read More