The niche medical specialty known as Wilderness Medicine is not officially a subset of Aerospace Medicine, but similarities abound. Both medical disciplines focus on normal healthy patients in abnormal environments. Both fields have to consider unique medical conditions that affect individuals only in the most austere or extreme environments. Because wilderness medicine […]
Looking for a job at Everest ER? If this is a career goal of yours, you need to strongly consider acquiring a Diploma of Mountain Medicine (DiMM). This internationally recognized certification in the field of Wilderness Medicine is awarded to medical providers, nurses, and paramedical professionals who have completed a […]
Before becoming a flight doc, I often felt skeptical as the flight attendant showcased what appeared to be a yellow Dixie cup connected to an empty IV bag prior to takeoff on commercial airliners. This darting glance wavered as my attention faded. Then, it was back to a few precious final minutes […]
Important Dates: FAA Medical Certificate Extension due to COVID19 Flattening the Curve Revisited FAA Medical Certification during COVID19 Pandemic 
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4 Astronauts fly to @Space_Station on Sat night from Cape. First operational flight of Crew Dragon.
First astronauts were picked for their piloting skills and their ability to keep calm and act fast under pressure. Over time @NASA criteria changed, and selection teams began seeking out candidates with diverse educational and scientific backgrounds #STEAM
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2020/11/charting-how-nasa-astronaut-demographics-have-changed-over-time/#close
The Impact of hs-CRP on Cardiovascular Risk Stratification in Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers. Assessing new biomarkers for predicting cardiovascular disease risk in aeronautical populations.
#AMHPjournal #PilotHealth #ATC
https://www.ingentaconnect.com/contentone/asma/amhp/2020/00000091/00000011/art00009#
The science of #SARSCoV2 superspreading: Why preventing hot spots of transmission is key to stopping the #COVID19 pandemic
https://vis.sciencemag.org/covid-clusters/
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