Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Paul Hsieh, M.D., covers healthcare economics, innovation, and policy. A few years ago, I was half-asleep on a red-eye flight from ...

I’ve been the doctor responding to medical emergencies on a flight, and the medical kits I used contained minimal supplies.

If you’re over 65 and planning a summer vacation, there’s something far more important than remembering to pack sunscreen. You need to ensure you’ll have health coverage in the event of a medical ...

In-flight medical emergencies occur on 1 in every 604 flights worldwide. Airline passengers who are healthcare professionals should be prepared to respond, advise the authors of a study published in ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Suspected stroke and acute cardiac events were the most common reasons for flight diversion due to in-flight ...

In-flight medical emergencies represent a multifaceted challenge for the aviation industry and healthcare providers alike. With over 4 billion passengers travelling annually, the incidence of medical ...