AMEcast - Aviation Medicine Podcast

The Aviation Medicine Podcast with Dr. Bruce Chien, MD, AME., CFI with advice & insights on Medical Certification

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Dr. Bruce answers your aviation medical questions

AMEcast #005 - Corneal hole, Eye diseases, Monocular vision - 2007.01.16

16th January 2007

Dr. Chien answers a question from a pilot with a Corneal Hole.

    Topics mentioned:

  • Corneal hole
  • Corneal infections
  • Eye surgery
  • Corneal transplants
  • Medical Certification with monocular vision

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AMEcast #004 - Kidney or ureteral stones, self-grounding - 2006.12.26 - Aviation Medicine Podcast

26th December 2006

Dr. Chien answers a question from a student on medical certification with kidney or ureteral stones.

When a pilot should self-certify and self-ground.

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AMEcast #003 - Hypertension and Deep Venous Thrombosis - Aviation Medicine Podcast

15th December 2006

Thanks for the inquiries, …
Dr. Chien answers email questions on medical certification with Hypertension and Deep Venous Thrombosus.

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AMEcast #002 - The question of ADD and Medication - Aviation Medicine Podcast

15th December 2006

About ADD in response to an email from a listener…..the major issue is whether ADD has ever been diagnosed….and in the case of this 30 something, I’m dubious.

Dr. Chien answers an email inquiry from a businessman who has been taking Adderall which is commonly prescribed for Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). The writer is an inactive private pilot who wants to actively fly. Dr. Chien has some advice and strong opinions on how to handle the diagnosis of ADD.

Theme Song: “Once Upon a Summer Day” by Monika Herzig

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For shownotes and podcast subscription feed visit http://www.ame-cast.com

Copyright © 2006

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12th November 2006

If you want Dr. Chien to give you advice on your aviation medical issue or on issues on general, post your question here.

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