Category - Research

If there existed a magical medication

By: Ágústa Johnson     If there existed a medication, free of side-effects, that, in small doses prevented common life-threatening diseases and decreased the risk of an untimely death, wouldn’t we all take it...

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...

Job – related fatigue of shift workers

By Ásta Kristín Gunnarsdóttir There are a number of aspects that can affect the alertness and capabilities of members of different professions, such as conditions for rest before a shift, family circumstances, working...