Travel
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Flight-related DVT
As long-haul travel becomes more popular and affordable, public concern has increased about the possible connection between long-haul travel and the development of potentially-fatal deep vein thromboses (DVTs). In this article Dr Debbie Dawson and Dr Kevin Mackway-Jones examine the evidence in relation to flight-related DVT. Read…
Fever in the Returning Traveller
Fifty million people travel to the developing world every year, many of whom develop a travel-related illness often involving fever caused by infection. In this article Dr Charis Marwick and Dr Dilip Nathwani provide an overview of the main regional causes of fever to aid diagnosis and treatment. Read…
Sleep apnoea and road accidents
Sleep apnoea is a significantly under-diagnosed condition which causes symptoms of sleepiness and difficulty in concentrating. It can also cause drivers to fall asleep at the wheel. Prof Neil Douglas provides an overview of the link between sleep apnoea and road traffic accidents. Read…
Traveller's Diarrhoea
To many, diarrhoea has become associated with long-haul travel and foreign holidays. It will affect up to 40% of travellers at any one time. The causes can be varied and there is often conflicting advice on prevention and treatment options. In this article, Dr Philip Welsby provides an overview of the main causes of traveller’s diarrhoea and guidance on best prevention and treatment. Read…
The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome outbreak – what lessons have been learned?
The SARS outbreak was the first new infectious disease of the twenty-first century that posed a major threat to international health. Originating in southern China in November 2002, it rapidly spread worldwide and caused 774 deaths. In this article Prof Wah-kit Lam and Prof Kenneth Tsang examine the lessons to be learned from this outbreak. Read…
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