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Study: Australian Pilots Face No Increased Risk of Melanoma
A review of the medical records of 20,000 Australian pilots shows that they apparently are…
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Fitness for Duty, Aviation Medicine
Problematic Substance Testing
Drug- and alcohol-testing methods differ among jurisdictions, but their goals are the same.
Simulating Medical Emergencies
Realistic training would help crewmembers and medical personnel handle in-flight emergencies, researchers say.
Aviation Medicine, Cover Story
Coping in the Cockpit
Screening pilots for ‘negative life events’ may be key to managing their mental health risks,…
Distraction
Laser strikes on aircraft at altitude are unlikely to cause lasting eye injuries, study says.
Cabin Safety, Aviation Medicine
In Search of Healthier Boarding
Typical boarding patterns encourage spread of infectious disease, researchers say.
Study Points to Medical Issues for Older GA Pilots
Medical factors may contribute to fatal accidents for older pilots.
News, Fitness for Duty, Aviation Medicine, Safety Regulation
FAA to Ease Some Medical Certification Requirements for GA Pilots
The “BasicMed rule” is scheduled to take effect May 1.
News, Fitness for Duty, Aviation Medicine
New Study Sees Symptoms of Depression Among Airline Pilots
The study was launched in the aftermath of Germanwings 9525.