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Travel Tips for Patients with Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Travel by train, plane, bus or car has one major similarity – minimal leg room. This can be a concern for people who are taking trips of four hours or longer or for those who have a history of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT). DVT is a condition that can lead to blood clots associated with…
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What are the Most Popular Countries for Medical Tourism?

Medical tourism isn’t quite mainstream yet, but it may be soon. It’s estimated that 11 million people, or 3 to 4 percent of the world’s population, traveled outside their own countries for health care in 2016. That number is projected to grow to 280 million households by 2025. While many medical tourists are coming to…
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How to Avoid Selfie-Related Injuries While Traveling

A moment of distraction or carelessness causes many of the types of injuries that travelers experience outside their home countries. Stepping out into a road without checking for traffic, tripping over curbs, or momentarily forgetting about “safe” food guidelines all contribute to accidents and illness. So it should come as no surprise that the phenomenon…
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What Are the Pros and Cons of Medical Tourism?

As health care costs continue to rise, more and more Americans are looking at their options for elective and non-emergency medical and dental procedures. One option quickly growing in popularity is medical tourism – seeking medical treatment outside the United States. However, cost is only one of the reasons why people travel outside their home…
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