Mayo Clinic Clear Approach
Mayo Clinic Aerospace Medicine
Mayo Clinic Clear Approach tackles medical topics important to commercial aviators, recreational pilots, or just folks interested in things that fly. Current topics from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), and aviation trends are explored in a serious but sometimes humorous way. Mayo Clinic Clear Approach focuses on a perspective from "the other side of the gurney." Let us navigate the storms of aeromedical certification, medical issues that may affect pilots, and share experiences with and from other pilots to break through life's sometimes stormy clouds and focus in on a clear approach.
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Top 10 Mayo Clinic Clear Approach Episodes
Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Mayo Clinic Clear Approach episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Mayo Clinic Clear Approach for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Mayo Clinic Clear Approach episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Protect Your Beans -- Getting Certified With Chronic Kidney Disease
Mayo Clinic Clear Approach
06/07/24 • 13 min
Most of us take for granted the bean-shaped organs located along our flanks that are responsible for filtering the blood and maintaining fluid balance in the body. But what happens when things go wrong with the beans? How will this affect aeromedical certification for pilots? This episode covers current requirements for obtaining and maintaining your medical certificate for individuals with kidney issues.
The ARC Sails Into New Waters of Mental Health Awareness
Mayo Clinic Clear Approach
04/12/24 • 12 min
On this episode we review current events -- from three new antidepressant medications announced by the FAA as allowable for aeromedical certification to a recent report released by the Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) regarding advances in mental health disclosure and certification.
Whisperings at ASMA and Updates on Weight Loss Drugs
Mayo Clinic Clear Approach
05/10/24 • 13 min
The Aerospace Medical Association (ASMA) is the largest gathering of aviation and aerospace experts in the country with its recent annual meeting concluding in Chicago this week. We discuss some of the highlights and then review recent FAA updates regarding use of certain medications for weight loss.
The DUI/DWI Talk and The Flying Dangers of Viagra
Mayo Clinic Clear Approach
11/12/21 • 12 min
In this episode, I review the dangerous side effects of Viagra and similar medications. Then, I give some important advice on what to do if you have an unfortunate lapse in judgment and get pulled over for driving after drinking.
Pace Yourself
Mayo Clinic Clear Approach
09/13/24 • 12 min
Pacemakers are amazing devices that can help regulate heart rhythms, synchronize arrhythmias, and can be career saving for certain pilots. On this episode, we discuss certification requirements for aviators who will need Special Issuance Authorization for pacemakers. A little preparation goes a long way.
A Discussion with the Federal Air Surgeon & OSA
Mayo Clinic Clear Approach
04/03/21 • 32 min
You Down With CBD? Yeah You Know Me
Mayo Clinic Clear Approach
07/08/22 • 18 min
There are new updates from the FAA regarding depression and CBD. Yup, you heard me right! Join me to learn what you need to know about cannabidiol and minor depression.
Color Vision: A Word of Caution
Mayo Clinic Clear Approach
06/25/22 • 13 min
Like a Cessna 150 with its 8th owner, we are back up and running! Updates from Dr. Van on the flying life and we go over all the really important details you need to know about color vision and testing.
Steroids and Masks!
Mayo Clinic Clear Approach
01/23/22 • 15 min
In this first episode for 2022, we go over the danger of steroids for pilots. Then we make sure you are in the know about masks.
When to Say When?: The Age 67 Proposal
Mayo Clinic Clear Approach
02/16/24 • 10 min
The age for mandatory retirement for commercial airline pilots flying under Part 121 was raised to 65 years in 2007. A recent pitch to increase the age limit to 67 was voted down recently by the Senate Commerce Committee. What implications will this have on the pilot shortage, and what's the answer?
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FAQ
How many episodes does Mayo Clinic Clear Approach have?
Mayo Clinic Clear Approach currently has 59 episodes available.
What topics does Mayo Clinic Clear Approach cover?
The podcast is about Flying, Health & Fitness, Leisure, Pilot, Aviation, Medicine, Podcasts and Health.
What is the most popular episode on Mayo Clinic Clear Approach?
The episode title 'Skin Cancer and Aviation' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Mayo Clinic Clear Approach?
The average episode length on Mayo Clinic Clear Approach is 18 minutes.
How often are episodes of Mayo Clinic Clear Approach released?
Episodes of Mayo Clinic Clear Approach are typically released every 7 days, 2 hours.
When was the first episode of Mayo Clinic Clear Approach?
The first episode of Mayo Clinic Clear Approach was released on Sep 1, 2020.
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