AXA ranked world’s largest insurer
France’s AXA is (still) the world’s largest insurer, according to rankings by A.M. Best Co., making it an attractive choice for expats the world over. AXA operates in 61 countries… Read more »
Tag: expat health
Hepatitis outbreak in Chinese clinic
An outbreak of hepatitis C in two Chinese towns may have been caused by a medical clinic re-using dirty needles. According to a report on ChinaDaily.com, there have been 86 confirmed… Read more »
Mental health meds fight drug resistant bacteria
One of the most pressing concerns in international health is drug-resistant disease. In some cases drugs that have been used to fight infections for decades, like sulpha and penicillin, are… Read more »
Mid-East countries depend on expat doctors
“Brain drain” is a popular topic these days. It’s the tendency for highly skilled professionals from developing countries in the Middle East Africa and Asia to head abroad rather than… Read more »
International controversy over dangerous breast implants
Fears about potentially lethal breast implants are spreading around the world after it was revealed implants produced by French Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) could rupture. According to Reuters as many… Read more »
Expats to fill Russian blood shortage
As resident foreigners, expats are usually excluded from some aspects of local life. They aren’t often allowed to vote, for example. But expats living in Russia may soon get a… Read more »
Plasma “toothbrush” burns out bacteria
It sounds like something out of science fiction–maybe a mad scientist’s lab–but a “plasma toothbrush” could soon arrive at a dentist near you. We half-expected it to use a laser beam…. Read more »
Don’t let the flu ruin your holiday
‘Tis the season not only to be jolly, but also catch the flu. And rest assured, nothing replaces Christmas cheer (or travel plans) with utter misery faster than high fever,… Read more »
Some cancer drugs may cause heart failure
There are few things that terrify a parent more than the thought of a child falling ill with cancer. Worse yet, for some kids the very drugs used to treat… Read more »
Smoking out the truth about electronic cigarettes
For years people have been trying to escape the health risks of smoking. So those not ready to quit today are looking for safer ways to get nicotine into their… Read more »