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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a disorder that causes extreme fatigue that is unchanged with rest and which interferes with one's ability to attend to daily activities. It is often accompanied with an array of symptoms that can include muscle pain, memory problems, headaches, pain in multiple joints, sleep problems, sore throat and tender lymph nodes. Since other illnesses can cause similar symptoms, CFS is hard to diagnose. Dr. Montoya discusses CFS and current research regarding diagnosis and treatment and the possible CFS-infection connection. Speaker: Jose Montoya, MD
Travel Medicine: What You Should Know Before You Go
International travel brings with it the excitement of new experiences, cultures and unfortunately sometimes, new diseases. Before you embark on the trip of your dreams, find out about what you can do to travel safely and return home well. This talk will cover vaccinations prior to travel, medicines that you need while on the road, and ways to avoid the pitfalls of traveler’s illnesses. Speaker: Brian Blackburn, MD
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