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Strategies for Beating Jet Lag

Dr. Eugene Delaune, the medical director at SentinelMED, recently shared his advice for minimizing jet lag with the Wall Street Journal. Read his advice below for tips to beat jet lag while traveling. Regardless of which direction people are traveling, they can employ strategies to combat the effects of jet lag. Without any change in…

The Disadvantages of Medical Travel and How to Mitigate Them When Needed

When individuals need medical care while traveling, the stress of being away from home can influence decisions about their treatment. In such situations, individuals and their families may put too much weight on the disadvantages of medical travel – particularly cost. Travel insurance companies can help their customers weigh their treatment options with medical travel…

SentinelMED: Trusted Travel Industry Medical Resources During COVID-19 Pandemic

The travel and tourism industry was one of the sectors hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic, with worldwide losses estimated at more than $4.5 trillion in 2020 alone. As the SentinelMED team adapted quickly in the early days of the pandemic, they found themselves being called on as travel industry medical resources. From arranging medical…

Cruise Medical Case Management During Emergencies at Sea

According to the Travel Medicine journal, medical care on cruise ships is designed to offer the same type and level of care as urgent care clinics or emergency rooms. When a patient requires a higher level of care, cruise medical case management can be a lifesaver. With cruise medical case management, medical case managers consult…