2006
The Practice of Travel Medicine: Guidelines by the Infectious Diseases Society of America
Hill DR, Ericsson CD, Pearson RD, Keystone JS, Freedman DO, Kozarsky PE, DuPont HL, Bia FJ, Fischer PR, Ryan ET. The Practice of Travel Medicine: Guidelines by the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Clinical Infectious Diseases 2006, 43: 1499-1539. PMID: 17109284, DOI: 10.1086/508782.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus Statements
2005
Coming of age in travel medicine and tropical diseases: a need for continued advocacy and mentorship
Hill DR, Bia FJ. Coming of age in travel medicine and tropical diseases: a need for continued advocacy and mentorship. Infectious Disease Clinics Of North America 2005, 19: xv-xxi. PMID: 15701543, PMCID: PMC7119001, DOI: 10.1016/j.idc.2004.11.003.Commentaries, Editorials and Letters
1998
THE COMPROMISED TRAVELER
Mileno M, Bia F. THE COMPROMISED TRAVELER. Infectious Disease Clinics Of North America 1998, 12: 369-412. PMID: 9658250, DOI: 10.1016/s0891-5520(05)70010-6.ChaptersConceptsSevere community-acquired pneumoniaAcquisition of tuberculosisCommunity-acquired pneumoniaSolid organ transplantationUrinary tract infectionTravel medicine specialistType of insulinTreatment of malignanciesImmunocompromised groupTract infectionsDiabetes mellitusHIV infectionCardiopulmonary compromiseMyocardial infarctionAdverse reactionsChronic infectionTropical infectionsOrgan transplantationMedicine specialistsGreater riskInfectious diseasesInfectionChallenging groupPatientsPopulation of travelers
1992
Special health considerations for travelers
Bia F, Barry M. Special health considerations for travelers. Medical Clinics Of North America 1992, 76: 1295-1312. PMID: 1405820, DOI: 10.1016/s0025-7125(16)30288-7.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsAvailable antimalarial agentsLevel of immunosuppressionTime of immunizationBlood gas determinationsInsulin dosage adjustmentsChronic enteric infectionHealth considerationsDiabetic travelersCardiac eventsPulmonary functionPulmonary diseaseSerious morbidityDosage adjustmentAdult travelersEnteric infectionsPediatric usePhysiologic responsesHealth problemsGas determinationsAntimalarial agentsYoung childrenTravel kitCabin pressureSpecial precautionsImmunosuppressionMEDICAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE PREGNANT TRAVELER
Bia F. MEDICAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE PREGNANT TRAVELER. Infectious Disease Clinics Of North America 1992, 6: 371-388. PMID: 1624782, DOI: 10.1016/s0891-5520(20)30447-5.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsPregnant travelersHigh-altitude trekkingRisk of diseaseVaccine complicationsMalaria prophylaxisVigorous exerciseClinical informationUnnecessary exposureMedical considerationsPlasmodium speciesAntiparasitic agentsCommercial air travelWidespread resistanceRiskProphylaxisComplicationsPregnancyImmunizationFetusesDiseaseCareMalaria prophylaxis: taking aim at constantly moving targets.
Bia F. Malaria prophylaxis: taking aim at constantly moving targets. The Yale Journal Of Biology And Medicine 1992, 65: 329-36. PMID: 1290274, PMCID: PMC2589577.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMalaria infectionPlasmodium vivax resistanceChloroquine-resistant strainsVivax resistancePatient populationAdjunctive measuresCertain antimalarialsNumber of womenChemoprophylaxisPalatable formulationsMalaria riskPlasmodium falciparumInfectionPreventionContinued emergenceChildrenToxicityDifferent toxicitiesPotential implicationsGeographic regionsPregnancyRepellent formulationsCliniciansAntimalarialsFalciparumCurrent prevention and management of acute mountain sickness.
Bia F. Current prevention and management of acute mountain sickness. The Yale Journal Of Biology And Medicine 1992, 65: 337-41. PMID: 1290275, PMCID: PMC2589587.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus Statements