Aviation Medicine

Aviation medicine is a field of aviation which combines clinical, preventive, environmental and occupational medicine with physiology and psychology of one in flight.

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Why should window shades be raised during taxi, take-off and landing?

Did you ever wonder why cabin crew are so adamant on having you open your window shades during take-offs and landings? Why do the pilots...

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How are viruses transmitted through the air?

Is flying in this COVID-19 era still safe for you? Is it true that the air quality in aircraft cabins are much better than in a...

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Why does one suffer from motion sickness?

Have you ever seen a bag like this before in a seat pocket in front of you while flying? Have you ever wondered what it is used for? This...

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Are frequent flyers more prone to cancer?

Will frequent air travel expose you to a higher risk of cancer? A new study has shown that it could be the case for flight attendants,...

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How can I overcome my fear of flying?

Ever seen a passenger beside you pop a pill before his/her flight? Or seen a passenger especially nervous during a flight? He or she may...

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Why does one suffer from jet lag?

Jet lag, also known as desynchronosis, is a physiological condition that occurs as a result of a disruption in the body’s circadian...