World Suicide Prevention Day
10/09/2024
World Suicide Prevention Day is an important annual event to raise awareness of suicide
Crew Health Advice: Mpox
22/08/2024
In this article, we look at the latest virus circulating - the rather attractively named Mpox
Crew Health Advice: Dengue Fever
16/07/2024
In this article, we explore the key aspects of Dengue fever, a viral infection transmitted by infected mosquitoes which has become a significant public health concern worldwide.
Good communication is the cornerstone of any relationship, and it's especially important in the confined and often stressful environment onboard
Malaria is a life-threatening disease spread to humans by some types of mosquitoes mostly found in tropical countries
Crew Health Advice: Testicular Cancer
18/04/2024
As with all diseases, risk factors can be increased due to certain factors, and this articles highlights some of the risks, symptoms and treatment options for testicular cancer.
Crew Health Advice: Digital Detox
07/03/2024
Technology has enhanced our lives in numerous ways, but there may be times where our physical and mental health often can not keep up.
Crew Health Advice: Herpes Zoster
16/11/2023
The UK P&I Club have been made aware of a series of unrelated recent cases of shingles in crew members, resulting in ship deviation, medical repatriation, and treatment aboard.
Burns are injuries to the skin which can be caused by several hazards in the workplace such as heat, cold, chemicals, friction, electricity and radiation.
Crew Health Advice: Positive Self-Esteem
27/09/2023
Self-esteem can heavily influence people's choices and decisions - it serves a motivational function by making it more or less likely that people will take care of themselves and explore their full potential.
Crew Health Advice: CBD
12/09/2023
UK P&I Members have recently brought our attention to issues surrounding cannabidiol (CBD) usage by a crew member which resulted in a failed drugs test.
Crew Health Advice: Parkinson's Disease
11/04/2023
Parkinson's disease is rarely diagnosed in active seafarers or a cause or repatriation due to medical issues
Crew Health Advice: Kidneys
09/03/2023
We are celebrating World Kidney Day, an awareness day created to remind us all about the importance of the kidneys as part of our overall health
Crew Health Advice: Leprosy
24/01/2023
Hansen's disease, commonly known as 'Leprosy', is an infection caused by Mycobacterium Leprae or M
Crew Health Advice: Prostate Cancer
14/11/2022
To highlight Men's Health Awareness Month this year, the Club's Crew Health Team have compiled this critical advice on prostate cancer in collaboration with Red Square Medical
Crew Health Advice: Homesickness
10/10/2022
Homesickness is the emotional distress that we experience when adjusting to new circumstances or surroundings when away from home and feeling cut off from our regular support system.
Gallstones are formed when substances, such as cholesterol, bile pigments and/or calcium salts, harden into a solid form
Crew Health Advice: Contact Dermatitis
29/11/2021
The WHO International Medical Guide for Ships* reports most cases of dermatitis seen onboard ship arise from irritation of the skin by substances that have been handled or misused; this article explains what contact dermatitis is, the causes, treatment available and possible prevention methods
It's our worst case scenario - someone on board collapses and is found to be unresponsive and not breathing - this advice outlines how to conduct Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and what equipment and medication is available.
Crew Health Advice: Hernias
08/07/2021
A hernia occurs when an internal part of the body pushes through a weakness in the muscle or surrounding tissue wall.