This article was reproduced from the TravelSafe newsletter. Aging Parents and Travel One of the most frequently asked questions at TravelSafe is “Will your plan cover me if something happens to my elderly parent?” In most cases, the answer is YES! Non-traveling immediate family members are not subject to the restrictions for pre-existing conditions. That […]
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Mary Ann Santoro Bellini, Ph.D. When a student or other individual relocates to a foreign country, he or she inevitably faces a host of emotions and reactions ranging from awe to rejection, isolation to assimilation. These emotions comprise the four stages of culture shock. Honeymoon Period While preparing to relocate and during the first days […]
Daniel L. Watson, M.D. If you are a man over the age of 50, you might have Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). BPH refers to the enlargement of the prostate gland that typically occurs with age. Most men are familiar with the symptoms: Slow urinary stream Hesitancy when starting to urinate Frequent trips to the bathroom […]
Daniel L. Watson, M.D. Any patient with a history of kidney stones–especially those who pass stones frequently–should visit their urologist before a significant trip. Ask for a prescription for pain medication (preferably one you’ve used successfully before), even if you are not currently having pain. Fill the prescription and carry the medication with you. It […]
Matthew Rusk, M.D. With careful planning, patients with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) can travel safely. Altitude One of the most important problems for travelers with congestive heart failure is altitude. In general, patients whose symptoms are poorly controlled should not travel on airplanes. All patients who have congestive heart failure should first consult their doctors […]
Eliot C. Heher, MD The human body didn’t evolve to accommodate air travel at 33,000 feet. So, it’s not surprising that high altitude flying can cause a variety of physical symptoms, despite the high quality pressurization systems available on modern aircraft. In-flight ear pain is certainly one of the most common problems fliers report. Steep […]
Eliot C. Heher, MD International travelers, particularly Americans, are sometimes surprised to learn that many physicians around the world don’t have an “M.D.” degree. The reason for this is that upon graduation from medical school many physicians around the world receive an MBBS or MBChB–degrees bestowed under traditional British medical education. To complicate matters further, […]
