Aeromedical

With the ongoing 4th wave of Covid, as well as increasingly common mandatory vaccination mandates in the industry, Dr. Gautama and I have been fielding an increasing number of enquiries from airl

Of all the inquiries received by telephone, inquiries around refractive eye surgery are among the most common we receive.

As pilots fly ever higher in the atmosphere, and overcrowding leads to increased use of frequently used routes, such as trans-bowler, the issue of radiation and aviation becomes more important

Ozone is present in the atmosphere in significant concentrations between 40,000 feet and 140,000 feet.

Motion sickness is something we have all experienced to one degree or another, but don't really understand. So, what is it, why does it happen and what can one do about it?

The issue of marijuana, is topical and controversial. Does using marijuana impair an individual, and their ability to perform safety sensitive duties?

The purpose of this brief article is to address the aviation medical examination, and perhaps demystify some of the concerns you may have had surrounding the whole issue of medical fitness to fly

This article concerns one of the most common medical problems I encounter in flight crew, and recreational pilots-"ear lock" or, as it is scientifically called, barotitis media.

A significant (and increasing) number are presenting with the diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and on stimulant medication. So – let’s have a look at this entity