Editorials, letters and commentary

Note: some correspondence and authors' replies are listed with the original article under discussion.

 

1. Brenner B. Travel-related thrombosis: is this a problem? Israeli Medical Association Journal. 8(12):859-61, 2006 Dec.

 

2. Kurlan R, Richard IH, Deeley C. Medication tolerance and augmentation in restless legs syndrome: the need for drug class rotation. Journal of General Internal Medicine. 21(12):C1-4, 2006 Dec.

 

3. Schobersberger W, Schobersberger B, Mittermayr M, Fries D, Streif W. Air travel, hypobaric hypoxia, and prothrombotic changes. Journal of the American Medical Association. 296(19):2313-4; 2006 Nov 15; author reply 2314-5 (see Toff et al. JAMA 295(19): 2251-61 listed under Basic Studies).

 

4. Keynan Y, Bitterman N, Bitterman H. Hypoxia-reoxygenation contributes to increased frequency of venous thromboembolism in air travellers. Medical Hypotheses. 66(1):165-8, 2006 Oct.

 

5. Bertoni GB, Rampoldi V. Activation of coagulation system during air travel. Lancet. 368(9529):25-6, 2006 Jul 1; author reply 26.

 

6. Gispert P, Drobnic ME, Vidal R. Economy-class syndrome or Immobile Traveler's syndrome? [Spanish] Archivos de Bronconeumologia. 42(7):373-5, 2006 Jul.

 

7. de Oliveira MT Jr, de Faveri M, Farias CM, Mansur AJ, Pereira-Barretto AC. Economy class syndrome after long duration bus travel [Spanish]. Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia. 86(5):388-9, 2006 May.

 

8. Vavra-Hadziahmetovic N, Hadziahmetovic Z. The effects of physical therapy in prevention of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the "syndrome of economy class" [Bosnian] Medicinski Arhiv (Sarajevo). 60(2):115-6, 2006.

 

9. Yokota T, Kojima S, Yamauchi H, Hatori M. Regional medicine following a large earthquake: economy-class syndrome. Disaster Management and Response. 4(1):3, 2006 Jan-Mar.

 

10. Stricker, H. Clotting in the air. Lancet. 367(9513):792-4, 2006 Mar 11.

 

11. Bagshaw, M. A response to 'The effect of high altitude commercial air travel on oxygen saturation'. Anaesthesia. 60(9):948, 2005 Sep.

 

12. Boccalon H, Boneu B, Emmerich J, Thalamas C, Ruidavets JB. Long-haul flights do not activate hemostasis in young healthy men. Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis. 3(7):1539-41, 2005 Jul.

 

13. Marcos Sanchez F, Arbol Linde F, Juarez Ucelay F, Portillo Cazorla A, Duran Perez-Navarro A. Venous thromboembolic disease after long bus trips [Spanish] Revista Clinica Espanola. 205(7):360, 2005 Jul.

 

14. O'Connell O, Rhodes B, Shaw G, Beckert L. Heathrow to ICU direct. New Zealand Medical Journal. 118(1212):U1377, 2005 Apr 1.

 

15. Beasley R, Heuser P, Raymond N. SIT (seated immobility thromboembolism) syndrome: a 21st century lifestyle hazard. New Zealand Medical Journal. 118(1212): U1376, 2005 Apr 1.

 

16. Collins, J. Thromboembolic disease related to air travel: what you need to know. Seminars in Roentgenology. 40(1):1-2, 2005 Jan.

 

17. Wiest, GH. Look diagnosis. Economy class syndrome after tractor driving [German] MMW Fortschritte der Medizin.  147(4):61, 2005 Jan 27.

 

18. Editorial. Patient notes. Preventing blood clots while traveling. Postgraduate Medicine. 117(1):52, 2005 Jan.

 

19. Lubetsky A. Prophylaxis for travel-related thrombosis? No. Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis. 2(12):2092-3, 2004 Dec

 

20. Brenner, B. Prophylaxis for travel-related thrombosis? Yes. Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis.  2(12):2089-91, 2004 Dec.

 

21. Lapostolle F, Boccar A, Lapandry C, Adnet F. Thromboembolic events related to travel, ith the train too [French] Presse Medicale. 33(7):453-5, 2004 Apr 10.

 

22. Foerch C, Kessler KR, Steinmetz H, Sitzer M. "Economy class" stroke syndrome. Neurology. 62(6):1026, 2004 Mar 23.

 

23. Editorial. Blood clots still a risk weeks after air travel. Health News. 10(1):14 2004 Jan.

 

24. Schreijer AJ, Cannegieter SC, Rosendaal FR. Effect of prolonged sitting on thrombin generation: not evidenced yet: rebuttal. Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis. 1(12):2700, 2003 Dec.

 

25. Dalen, JE. Economy class syndrome: too much flying or too much sitting?
Archives of Internal Medicine. 163(22):2674-6, 2003 Dec 8-22.

 

26. Kelman CW, Kortt MA, Becker NG, Li Z, Mathews JD, Guest CS, Holman CD. Deep vein thrombosis and air travel: record linkage study. British Medical Journal. 327(7423):1072, 2003 Nov 8.

 

27. Cameron, N. Economy class syndrome. South African Medical Journal. 93(10):725, 2003 Oct.

 

28. Editorial. Health tips for air travelers. Jet lag, cramped seats, bad air--flying can make you wish you'd never left home. Here are some suggestions for making air travel easier and perhaps a bit healthier. Harvard Health Letters.  28(7):3, 2003 May.

 

29. Martinelli I, Battaglioli T. Economy-class syndrome: media hype or real risk? Haematologica. 88:486-8, 2003 May.

 

30. Schobersberger W. Travel related thrombosis: media horror scenario or medical fact? [German] Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift. 115:313-7, 2003 May 30.

 

31. Ball K. Deep vein thrombosis and airline travel--the deadly duo. Association of periOperative Registered Nurses Journal. 77:346-54, 357-8, 2003 Feb.

 

32. Campbell C, Rayner CF. Guidelines on prevention of venous thromboembolism during long haul flights. Thorax, 58:91-2,  2003 Jan.

 

33. DeHart RL.  Health Issues of Air Travel. Annual Review of Public Health. 2002 Nov 7.

 

34. Brotman, DJ; Jaffer, A 'Coach class thrombosis': Is the risk real? What do we tell our patients? Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine. 69: 832-3,  2002 Nov.

 

35. Loke YK, Derry S. Air travel and venous thrombosis: how much help might aspirin be? Medscape General Medicine. 4:4, 2002 Sep 20.

 

36. Siedenburg J.  Traveler's thrombosis. Who is at risk--how to prevent it? [German] Morgen Mehr Wissen Fortschritte der Medizin. 144:39-41, 2002 Sep 19.

 

37. Editorial. File a personal flight plan to prevent blood clots. Harvard Heart Letter. 12:1-3, 2002 Aug.

 

38. Riedel, M; Bohanes, V. Traveller's thrombosis. Zeitschrift fur Kardiologie. 91: 605, 2002 Aug.

 

39. Scurr JH. Deep vein thrombosis and air travel. Hospital Medicine. 63:388-9, 2002 Jul.

 

40. Tapson VF.  Protect your health in the air. Most people with chronic health conditions can travel by air safely--if they take a few precautions. Health News. 8:3, 11, 2002 Jun.

 

41. Suarez C. Tourist-class syndrome. Medicina Clínica (Barcelona).[Spanish] 119:16-7, 2002 Jun 8.

 

42. Butler D. Air-travel study struggles to get airborne. Nature. 417: 4, 2002 May 2.

 

43. Badrinath P. Air travel and venous thromboembolism--the jury is still out. Canadian Medical Association Journal.166:885-6, 2002 Apr 2.

 

44. Kaiserman I, Frucht-Pery J. Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy after a trans-Atlantic airplane journey. American Journal of Ophthalmology. 133:581-3, 2002 Apr.

 

45. Eklof B. Air travel related venous thromboembolism - an existing problem that can be prevented? Cardiovascular Surgery|Cardiovascular Surgery: Official Journal of the International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery. 10:95-97, 2002 Apr.

 

46. Isayev Y, Chan RK, Pullicino PM.  "Economy class" stroke syndrome? Neurology, 58:960-1, 2002 Mar 26.

 

47. Landgraf H, Bauersachs R, Bergau L, Gertzer R, Koppenhagen K, Koscielny J, Partsch H, Riess H, Ruge A, Schellong S, Spannagl U. Air travel thrombosis 2001. Vasa. 31:68-70,  2002 Feb

 

48. Partsch H, Niessner H, Bergau L, Blattler W, Cerny J, Gerlach H, Haas P, Haas S, Hirschl M, Korninger H, Kyrle P, Landgraf H, Mahler F, Minar E, Pabinger I, Prinz A, Rabe E, Radner A, Ramelet AA, Schobersberger W, Schuller-Petrovic S, Stoberl Ch, Zinnagl N. Traveller's thrombosis 2001.Vasa. 31:66-7, 2002 Feb.

 

49. Rabe E. Risk of thrombosis in long distance flights. What prevents "jet leg"? [ German] Morgen Mehr Wissen Fortschritte der Medizin. 144:16-7, 2002 Jan 24.

 

50. McDonald RC. Pulmonary embolism associated with air travel. New England Journal of Medicine. 346:138-139, 2002 Jan. Reply: Lapostolle F. Borron S. Pulmonary embolism associated with air travel - Reply. New England Journal of Medicine. 346:139, 2002 Jan.

 

51. Brahams D. The health risks of long haul flying. Med Leg J. 70(Pt 1):1-2, 2002.

 

52. Makris M. Air flight-related thrombosis: reality or hype? British Journal of Biomedical Science. 59:2-3, 2002.

 

53. Mendis S. Yach D. Alwan A. Air travel and venous thromboembolism. Bulletin of the World Health Organization. 80:403-406, 2002.

 

54. Schobersberger W, Schobersberger B, Mittermayr M, Fries D. Travel-induced thrombosis: an update [German] Wiener Medizinische Wochenschrift (Wien). 152:445-9, 2002.

 

55. Kinnaird, LS. Economy class syndrome. Creative Nursing. 8: 12  4, 2002.

 

56. Morgan LK. Economy class syndrome: a forgotten lesson. Medical Journal of Australia. 175: 669-670, 2001 Dec 3.

 

57. Chant A. Travellers' thrombosis--walking a tight-rope. Journal of the Royal Society of Health. 121:211-2, 2001 Dec.

 

58. Johnston R, Evans A. Venous thromboembolic disease in pilots. Lancet. 358:1734, 2001 Nov 17.

 

59. Fuessl HS. Travel thrombosis. Economy class syndrome is missing in evidence. [German]. Morgen Mehr Wissen Fortschritte der Medizin. 143:12, 2001 Oct 11.

 

60. Mant MJ. Air travel and thromboembolism. Canadian Medical Association Journal. 165:1006, 2001 Oct 16.

 

61. Murphy JF. The folded deckchair position: the problem of long-haul flights. Irish Medical Journal. 94:260 2001 Oct.

 

62. Egermayer P. The "economy class syndrome" - Problems with the assessment of risk factors for venous thromboembolism. Chest. 120: 1047-1048, 2001 Oct.

 

63. Simpson LO. Economy class syndrome. New Zealand Medical Journal. 114:436-437, 2001 Sep 28.

 

64. Ansell J E. Air travel and venous thromboembolism - is the evidence in? New England Journal of Medicine. 345: 828-9, 2001 Sep 13.

 

65. Slonim L. Economy class syndrome. Medical Journal of Australia. 175:176, 2001 Aug 6.

 

66. errier A. Should Ulysses have worn compression stockings? Traveler's thrombosis. [French]. Revue des Maladies Respiratories.18: 239-41, 2001 Jun.

 

67. Wyss R, Stossel U, Muff S. Air travel - a disease risk? [German] Therapeutische Umschau 58: 399-403, 2001 Jun.

 

68. Hirsh J. O'Donnell MJ. Venous thromboembolism after long flights: are airlines to blame? Lancet. 357: 1461-1462, 2001 May 12.

 

69. Emmerich J. Economic class syndrome: myth or reality and which prevention? [French]. Revue de Medecine Interne. 22: 425-427, 2001 May.

 

70. Editorial. Avoiding "economy class syndrome". Johns Hopkins Medical Letter Health After 50. 13(3):1-2, 2001 May.

 

71. Editorial. Healthy flying. Planning can make for a better trip. Mayo Clinic Health Letter.19:7, 2001 May.

 

72. Scurr JH. Smith PDC. Machin S. Deep vein thrombosis in airline passengers - The incidence of deep vein thrombosis and the efficacy of elastic compression stockings. Cardiovascular Surgery. 9:159-161, 2001 Apr.

 

73. Burnand KG. Smith A. Air travel and deep vein thrombosis - the London experience. Cardiovascular Surgery. 9: 146-147, 2001 Apr; corrrespondence: Partsch H.Vienna views, 147-9; discussion 153-6; Lord RS. 149-50; discussion 153-6; Caprini JA. Dubow J. Chicago views. 150-3; discussion 153-6.

 

74. Gallus AS. Baker RI. Economy class syndrome. Medical Journal of Australia. 174: 264-265, 2001 Mar 19.

 

75. Geroulakos G. The risk of venous thromboembolism from air travel - The evidence is only circumstantial.  British Medical Journal. 322:188, 2001 Jan 27.

 

76. Hadfield P. Don't drink and fly - Stay sober on long-haul flights to avoid "economy-class syndrome". New Scientist. 169: 7, 2001 Jan 13.

 

77. Cavanagh C. Health hazards of air travel. Nursing New Zealand. 6:14-6, 2000 Dec-2001 Jan.

 

78. Smith IK. Dangerous seats? Crammed into airline economy class, you may be risking blood clots. Here's what you can do. Time 156: 136, 2000.

 

79. Moore P. Deep-vein thrombosis link to travel strengthened. Lancet. 353: 648, 1999.

 

80. Bettes TN. McKenas DK. Medical advice for commercial air travelers. American Family Physician. 60: 801-808, 1999.

 

81. Anonymous. Travel and blood clots. Health News. 5: 7, 1999.