MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'air travel'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:08:13 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4570548&cid=t_99574_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2F5-avoidable-air-travel-health-risks%2F2011.03.10 For those of you planning air travel to your next medical conference (and ACP Internist isn’t too shameless to plug Internal Medicine 2011 — we hope to see you there), TIME reports that there are five health risks that are rare yet have recently happened. Tips on avoiding these maladies include: – E. Coli and MRSA on the tray table. Microbiologists found these two everywhere when they swabbed down flights. Bring your own disinfecting wipes. – Bedbugs in the seat. British Airways fumigated two planes after a passenger posted pictures online about her experience. Wrap clothes in plastic and wash them. – Sick seatmates. Everyone has experienced (or been) this person. Wash your hands. – Deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Tennis star Serena Williams experienced a p... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4570548 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:00:00 +0100 4570548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4207280&cid=t_99574_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2Fn04V4GSo1dE%2F By Jim HarperWriting in the Washington Post, George Washington University law professor Jeffrey Rosen carefully concludes, “there’s a strong argument that the TSA’s measures violate the Fourth Amendment, which prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures.” The strip/grope policy doesn’t carefully escalate through levels of intrusion the way a better designed program using more privacy protective technology could. It’s a good constutional technician’s analysis. But Professor Rosen doesn’t broach one of the most important likely determinants of Fourth Amendment reasonableness: the risk to air travel these searches are meant to reduce. Writing in Politico last week, I pointed out that there have been 99 million domestic flights in the last decad... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4207280 Sun, 28 Nov 2010 23:30:32 +0100 4207280 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4205937&cid=t_99574_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fare-airport-security-pat-downs-unhealthy%2F2010.11.26 Potential health effects of airport security are being questioned for their possible health consequences, from spreading germs to radiation exposure to the stress that being searched induces. With cheaper flights available this year and the need for security in air travel, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is justifying its full body scans and its pat-downs that rise up travelers’ legs — all the way up. The scanners use microwaves, leading some to question whether people may be receiving too much radiation. It’s also a concern to activists who may have already undergone a lot of radiation for existing condition, or who have other conditions for which TSA agents may not be trained. (Read one seasoned traveler’s personal experience here.) The TSA report... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4205937 Fri, 26 Nov 2010 22:00:00 +0100 4205937 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4233279&cid=t_99574_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Fhow-a-long-flight-can-kill-you%2F Not long ago, a young man in his early 30s who was a patient of mine came back from a long international flight and noticed soon after that his left leg was swelling. In the long run, turned out he had a blood clot in his leg. He went to the hospital in time, his life was saved and we all thought he was lucky. Until he developed a clot again while on the plane, and this one he didn’t recover from. He was rushed from the airport to the emergency room when he died in the hospital. So, how did this happen? This young man, like so many of us, took too many chances on his flight. So, how can we stay healthy in flight? The two major problems we should try to avoid are infection and deep vein thrombosis. Deep Vein Thrombosis: On a long flight, especially an international flight, many of us ten... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4233279 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 18:58:57 +0100 4233279 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4183264&cid=t_99574_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fan-open-letter-to-jackasses-who-think-the-rules-dont-apply-to-them-a-rant-with-a-point%2F photo: Thinkstock Dear friend: I know you know who you are. And I know you know I know who you are. You’re the person on the airplane in seat 17F who somehow thinks that you deserve to exit the aircraft before everyone in rows 1-16. And you try your damnedest to make that happen. (I know, I know…you usually fly first-class.) I don’t blame you, though. I saw you earlier at the gate, and I really didn’t see any reason why you shouldn’t bum rush the line (as you did) in an attempt to board the plane before passengers with small children, first-class passengers, small children flying alone, platinum medallion members, and ailing elderly passengers in wheelchairs. What makes them so goddamned important, anyway? I couldn’t agree with you more. You’re som... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4183264 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 22:38:08 +0100 4183264 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4175676&cid=t_99574_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FTQgKRUzV16s%2F By Jim HarperA new post on the TSA blog gets the logic behind the strip/grope combination correct. [I]f you’re selected for AIT and choose to opt-out, we still need to check you for non-metallic threats. That’s why a pat-down is required. If you refuse both, you can’t fly. Any alternative allows someone concealing something to decline the strip-search machine, decline the intimate pat-down, and leave the airport, returning another day in hopes of not being selected for the strip-search machine. The TSA reserves the right to fine you $11,000 for declining these searches. So the question is joined: Should the TSA be able to condition air travel on you permitting someone to look at or touch your genitals? I’ve argued that the strip/grope is security excess not validated by ri... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4175676 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:54:58 +0100 4175676 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3920794&cid=t_99574_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fbloody-hell-the-10-absolute-worst-times-to-get-your-period%2F Wait, is there ever a good time to get your period? No. (Big exception: Getting it when you think you’re preggers, but don’t want to be. Whew.) So here are 10 of the worst times to menstruate, several of which we’ve experienced personally. How about the rest of you? 1. During your wedding ceremony or reception (or anyone’s wedding ceremony or reception, for that matter) 2. On that flight from New York City to New Delhi on Air India 3. On your honeymoon 3. During the third interview for that job you really want 4. Just before, during, or after sex 5. The first day of your week-long vacation in Italy 6. While wearing a bathing suit on a beach with no bathrooms 7. While on public transportation with no (or disgusting) bathrooms 8. On a first date 9. While wearing white... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3920794 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:00:48 +0100 3920794 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3907567&cid=t_99574_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F197251%2F Uh-Oh, American: The FAA proposed a $24.2 million dollar penalty for American Airlines’ failure to inspect wire bundles on planes in 2008. (via CNN Money)Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3907567 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:42:32 +0100 3907567 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3902866&cid=t_99574_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fhow-eco-friendly-was-your-flight-infographic-of-the-day%2F All air travel is not created equal: Some airlines are much more eco-friendly than others. Check out how your allegedly green airline of choice measures up, and then click through to GOOD for a larger graphic: Infographic from GOOD via Fast Company Post from: BlissTree How Eco-Friendly Was Your Flight? Infographic of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3902866 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:16:07 +0100 3902866 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3786124&cid=t_99574_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fhot-air-balloons-photo-of-the-day%2F Have you ever been up in a hot air balloon? (Insert balloon boy joke here.) It’s scary and thrilling and there’s fire blasting inches above your head. And yet somehow it’s also serene and pretty, just like the photo below. From Flickr user Beverly & Pack Post from: BlissTree Hot Air Balloon Ride: Photo of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3786124 Sat, 24 Jul 2010 15:00:19 +0100 3786124 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3784222&cid=t_99574_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F190454%2F New York State Goes on Goose Killing Spree: Citing overpopulation and health and safety reasons (remember Sully Sullenberger, people?), New York City Parks and Recreation officials plan to gas or euthanize 170,000 Canadian geese to reach a more manageable number of 85,000. Can we blame Canada for this one? (via The New York Times City Room Blog) Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3784222 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:23:10 +0100 3784222 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2510905&cid=t_99574_107_f&fid=36672&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sciencebase.com%2Fscience-blog%2Faviation-radiation-redux.html In May, I reported that Russian scientists at the Institute of Theoretical and Experimental Biophysics in Pushchino and the Institute of High-Energy Physics in Protvino, had investigated the chronic effects of the radiation to which we are exposed every time we fly in high altitude aircraft. They wanted to know if any putative damage to one’s DNA might be passed on to your future offspring. It’s an issue that girds the loins of air crew and other regular flyers alike. At the time, the team simulated the radiation conditions in laboratory tests and reported some rather worrying results. I have now followed up with team leader Alsu Dyukina a few questions that arose. How did you decide on what dose to use in the tests? The dose received by our experimental mice were decided based... Sciencebase Science Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2510905 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:28:30 +0100 2510905 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1582054&cid=t_99574_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F07%2Fengland-is-evil.html Don’t get me wrong, I’m delighted that he feels able to express his viewpoint verbally. I’d just prefer it if he could be a little more circumspect, especially whilst we happen to be in England. I’m sympathetic to many of his complaints, that the milkshakes are too small and that weather is too big, but loud mouthed Americans are just to much of a cliché, even for him. Handy travel hint of the day – to ensure that your suitcases are fresh for next year, tuck a tumble drier sheet inside before storage. Take care to assess whether or not tumble drier sheets should be eliminated from your life style, along with the tumble drier to reduce your carbon footprint on the planet. Should you suffer the misfortune of someone vomiting in your suitcase, admit defeat and chuck away the suitca... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1582054 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:29:00 +0100 1582054 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1502633&cid=t_99574_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F06%2Fhand-luggage-and-teflon.html It takes up a disproportionate amount of time in my working memory:- how to minimize luggage but maximize options? It’s quite selfish really. I have three sets of clothes that I wear all the time, the on, the off and the in the wash. It’s perfect. It’s perfect until we set off for our annual holiday to England.Wear one and pack the other two in a suitcase? No. Wear one and pack the other two in the hand luggage. My suitcase in the hold will be full of other essential items, none of which will be clothes, least of all my own clothes.This is o.k. because I will need all three sets of clothes for the journey. I shall be up and dressed in set number one at about 5 in the morning. I shall then remain immaculate throughout the day until we fly at 7 in the evening. It is essential that I r... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1502633 Sun, 08 Jun 2008 18:14:00 +0100 1502633 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=814180&cid=t_99574_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F21%2Fdiabetic-man-collapes-on-flight%2F Filed under: Type 1, Drugs, Daily NewsA man en route to Sydney, Australia, collapsed mid-flight during a 25-hour trip from Norway to Australia. The man, an engineer whose home is in Sydney, has diabetes and was prevented from bringing his medical supplies on board the plane. Can you believe it? It was all due to new airline security rules requiring that people with diabetes carry documentation along with their medications. The passenger arrived at the airport with a supply of insulin, but was forced to leave it behind because he did not have the required letter from his doctor. He was very sick on arrival in Sydney and had to be rushed to hospital in an ambulance. Don't risk your life to get from A to B. That's the moral of this story. Okay, maybe the security rules go a bit overboard. Yes... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=814180 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 814180 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=461135&cid=t_99574_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F2%2F28%2Fmore-on-our-local-living-environments-and-fitness-or-lack-thereof.html I am in Houston. This is not to point a finger at Houston, but merely to point out how our environment is anti-fit and pro-fat. Be prepared. This is a rant, but I will be brief. I am staying at a very nice Hyatt Hotel. I am on the second floor. I can’t find the stairs to walk up and down between the ground level and my room. Why? Because there aren’t any...at least that is what the woman at the reception desk tells me. She says, “There aren’t any stairs for guests, but the elevators are safe in the case of an emergency.” She looked astonished when I explain that my question is a health question, not a safety question. Apparently, she hasn’t had a lot of guests asking how they can walk up and down the stairs to get from point A to point B. While I am on t... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=461135 Thu, 01 Mar 2007 04:18:20 +0100 461135 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=461141&cid=t_99574_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F2%2F20%2Fmy-space-on-united-airlines-is-really-really-bad-and-i-am-really-really-mad.html I’m writing this post at 37,000 feet. I am in United Airlines Flight 95, Seat 20A, an aisle seat in the back of the plane. I hate aisles. I hate the back of the plane. I hate United Airlines. I am not in a good mood.Seat 20 A. This is My Space for the next 6 hours. It is the “space” I purchased from United Airlines (UAL) to transport my body from glorious New York City via Newark back to my home near San Francisco. My Space is about 16 inches wide, armrest-to-armrest. My knees are touching the seat in front of me even though I am only 5 feet 3-1/5 inches tall. The back of my forward neighbor’s seat touches my forehead if I lean forward a bit. So, I have cranked my seat “all the way back.” Now, my seat bumps my backward neighbor when he leans forward... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=461141 Tue, 20 Feb 2007 20:04:04 +0100 461141