Aviation Medicine

LIPOPROTEIN (A)- NEW KID ON THE BLOCK, OR A WELL-KNOWN FOE?

By Sue Tietje|2024-03-04T18:15:49+00:00March 4th, 2024|2023, Aviation Medicine, Bale Doneen, General Health, Heart Talk, Newsletter|Comments Off on LIPOPROTEIN (A)- NEW KID ON THE BLOCK, OR A WELL-KNOWN FOE?

Lipoprotein(a) testing has been garnering a lot of public attention recently for its impact on cardiovascular health, but it is nothing new for Bale Doneen providers like Care Medical Associates. In December’s HeartTalk BaleDoneen Method newsletter learn what this genetic lipid compound affects and how it’s managed. Click here to download article: HeartTalk Lp(a), [...]

What Are Aviation Testing Requirements & Implications For Being Color Blind

By CMAAdmin|2017-07-11T21:58:51+00:00December 31st, 2014|Aviation Medicine|Comments Off

Color blindness can be an issue if one wishes to hold a first or second class medical certification, or does not wish to be limited by the inability to fly at night with a third class medical certification. However, depending upon the “degree” or intensity of color blindness, you can obtain a medical waiver that [...]