The secret enemy during your flight: VTE (blood clot)
The secret enemy during your flight: VTE (blood clot) Venous thromboembolic (VTE) disease comprises of Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE) and are the major causes of morbidity and mortality in immobile patients. Here are some pertinent health statistics that may be of interest. This again reinforces the need to prepare using better […]
Long haul blood clot risk factors
Long haul blood clot risk factors A study on nearly 9000 passengers with a total follow-up time of around 40,000 patient years, identified a number of significant long-haul blood clot or venous thromboembolism risk factors for individual travellers including: female sex, especially if using oral contraceptives; a height 185 cm; and a body mass index […]
Basic blood clot long haul flying physiology
Basic blood clot long haul flying physiology The basic mechanisms for blood clots are based on a medical accepted physiological principle called “Virchow’s triad”. This triad describes three circumstances that can come into play to form a clot forming environment that consists of [1] venous blood flow stasis or stall, [2] blood vessel wall irregularities, […]
Warning: unexplained sudden shortness of breath following a flight
Warning: unexplained sudden shortness of breath following a flight Probably one of the most important symptoms to look out for following a recent long-haul flight is unexplained sudden shortness of breath, which may be indicative of a blood clot in the lung known as “pulmonary embolism” (PE). It’s something to have stored in the back […]
Most common symptom for Pulmonary Embolism after flying
Most common symptom for Pulmonary Embolism after flying Regarding air travel this coming Christmas holiday season. One of the most early symptoms for a pulmonary embolism (PE) is unexplained sudden shortness of breath (SOB), which may or may not be accompanied by pain or pink mucous productive cough. If you suspect this symptoms in relations […]
Most common symptom for DVT after flying
Most common symptom for DVT after flying Regarding air travel this coming Christmas holiday season. One of the most early symptoms for a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a throbbing pain in one of your legs (not common in both legs), which usually occurs in the calf or thigh region, when walking or standing upright. […]
Goji berry could play a role in neuroprotection
Goji berry could play a role in neuroprotection The ‘wolfberry’, the goji berry’s vibrant orange-red hue and sweet-tart flavour are not its only attractions. The fruit, originating from a shrub native to China, is revered both in culinary traditions and ancient medicinal practices. Its reputation has grown beyond China, largely due to its antioxidant-rich nature […]
World’s longest flight, Singapore Airlines
World’s longest flight, Singapore Airlines Some of the longest Singapore Ultra-Long-Haul: Singapore Airlines: In November 2020, the carrier introduced what is currently the world’s longest flight, from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport to Singapore. Here is a look at the world’s longest Singapore flights by distance, according to airline data firm OAG: “Longest” […]
Airbus A350 planes starting Ultra-Long-Haul routes soon with health positives
Airbus A350 planes starting Ultra-Long-Haul routes soon with health positives Airbus A350 planes starting Ultra-Long-Haul routes soon Qantas: is planning to operate the new nonstops on ultra-long-range Airbus A350-1000 planes starting as soon as late 2025. Space and Mobilisation to counter Physiological Fatigue: They will seat 238 passengers, far fewer than the more than 350 […]
Are you in the Moderate Risk flying DVT category?
Are you in the Moderate Risk flying DVT category? UK air travel increased significantly in 2022, with over 224 million passengers travelling to and from UK airports, reaching 75 per cent of 2019 levels, UK Civil Aviation Authority data reveals. The figure is a considerable increase on 2021, which saw 65.4 million passengers travel through airports, […]