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Economic class syndrome: thin air inside planes does not cause thrombosis

Leicester, United Kingdom - A new research published on "Jama" medical magazine reveals that

A new research made by English, Scottish and German scientists and leaded by William Toff from Leicester University reported that long-time flights do not increase risks on developing leg blood embolus, which could lead to thrombosis and ictus if they moved to lungs and brain. Scientists analyzed 73 sane volunteers, forced to eight-hour seat in a room where the environment of a passenger cabin were...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 141121
Rome, Italy, 05/18/2006 15:39
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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