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Travel Tips for Patients with Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Travel by train, plane, bus or car has one major similarity – minimal leg room. This can be a concern for people who are taking trips of four hours or longer or for those who have a history of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). DVT is a condition that can lead to blood clots associated with…

How to Avoid Selfie-Related Injuries While Traveling

A moment of distraction or carelessness causes many of the types of injuries that travelers experience outside their home countries. Stepping out into a road without checking for traffic, tripping over curbs, or momentarily forgetting about “safe” food guidelines all contribute to accidents and illness. So it should come as no surprise that the phenomenon…

How to Choose Between Medical Transportation Companies

An Internet search for the term “medical transportation companies” returns more than 3.8 million results. That’s way too many for most people to sort through and compare, especially if they have a pressing need for emergency or non-emergency medical transportation. By knowing what to look for, patients and their family can narrow the search to…

Sick or injured abroad? How to find out if you should be treated locally or find an International Medical Transport Service.

Far from home, a traveler is injured when the taxi he is riding in gets hit by a delivery truck. The traveler is rushed to the hospital, where he is diagnosed with cracked ribs and a concussion. But should that diagnosis be trusted? When should travelers seek care locally or arrange for medical evacuations through…