Category - Research

Is there a risk of blood clots during flight?

By Dr. Guðmundur Danielsson. Air travel and blood clots – is there any connection? Many people are familiar with and have experienced swelling and discomfort in their legs after long flights. One expects to be tired and...

Cataract studies on pilots

Cosmic radiation can be a contributing factor in the formation of cataracts in the eyes of professional pilots. RADIATION CAN HAVE AN EFFECT ON HEALTH Pilots, and all those on board an aircraft, are exposed to ionising...