August 21, 2014

Sata Delays Medical Travel
http://zambiareports.com/2014/08/20/sata-delays-medical-travel/
President Michael Sata was unable to make a quietly planned trip to South Africa last night due to his health condition, a State House source says, and has postponed travel to a future date. The trip, which was originally planned to avoid public ...


Travel with medications, medical devices can be daunting
http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/08/20/us-travel-medicine-drugs-devices-idUSKBN0GK27L20140820
The researchers explored embassy and consular websites looking for the quantities and different types of medication allowed in the country for personal use, required documentation, customs information and details about travelling with medical equipment.


Curing headache of medical travel
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/curing-headache-of-medical-travel/story-e6frg8zx-1227004910566
WORKING from a small flat in Melbourne's gritty inner-suburban Footscray, two young entrepreneurs have developed what they hope will become the world's first transaction and comparison website for the $40 billion-plus global medical tourism industry.


Mississippi prosecutors say ex-medical examiner can travel through time
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-watch/wp/2014/07/28/mississippi-prosecutors-say-ex-medical-examiner-can-travel-through-time/
In May, I wrote about Brandon v. Mississippi, a shaken-baby case involving testimony from controversial medical examiner Steven Hayne. You can read the previous post for the full background, but to summarize, Hayne has a long history of giving ...


Evaluating Risk: Do Travelers Need Medical Evacuation Insurance?
http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/ebola-virus-outbreak/evaluating-risk-do-travelers-need-medical-evacuation-insurance-n170976
As the first of two Americans infected with Ebola return to the U.S from Liberia, some travelers may be wondering how they would make it back home if a medical emergency were to strike in a foreign land. It's a worry that many don't like to think about ...


4 Critical Health And Travel Apps That Don't Exist (Yet)
http://www.forbes.com/sites/robertszczerba/2014/08/19/4-critical-heath-and-travel-apps-that-dont-exist-yet/
For most people, traveling abroad is an opportunity filled with wonder and new adventures. However, when a medical emergency occurs, a dream vacation can quickly turn into a nightmare. Are you concerned that your child might have an allergic reaction ...


Kenya Medical Association calls for travel restrictions to West Africa over ...
http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/article-184595/kenya-medical-association-calls-travel-restrictions-west-africa-over-ebola
The Kenya Medical Association has urged national carrier Kenya Airways to cancel all flights to and from West Africa in the light of the outbreak of the Ebola Virus Disease which has claimed over 1000 lives in six months. KMA on Thursday said that KQ ...


EXCLUSIVE: Hamoudi confirms Basel medical, set to travel 'in two days'
http://www.kingfut.com/2014/07/27/hamoudi-confirms-basel-medical/
Smouha's Ahmed Hamoudi confirmed to KingFut.com that he will travel to Switzerland for his medical with FC Basel following the completion of his military paperwork. Egyptian playmaker Ahmed Hamoudi confirmed to KingFut.com, after his testimonial in ...