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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

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12:56

Pace Yourself

Mayo Clinic Clear Approach ·

2024/09/13

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.

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21:25

On Track to Stop the Plaque: Psoriasis and...

Mayo Clinic Clear Approach ·

2024/09/06

Psoriasis is a chronic and incurable condition involving the skin that is sometime associated with arthritis and other autoimmune conditions. There are a variety of treatments for this disease and we discuss aeromedical implications to minimize delays in certification.

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18:02

Headscratching Anecdotes Solved for You

Mayo Clinic Clear Approach ·

2024/08/30

In the process of conducting dozens of flight physicals, there are questions that periodically come up when filling out the medical application form. On this episode, we review some of those head-scratching anecdotes and how to efficiently complete the process.

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13:50

Ironman Pilots

Mayo Clinic Clear Approach ·

2024/08/23

On this episode, we review aeromedical certification requirements for a relatively uncommon disease called hemochromatosis -- a condition that involves elevated iron levels in the blood that can result in liver failure and may affect multiple other organs. Screened and taken care of early, it is completely controllable but left unchecked, can result in significant problems. We review the treatment and what is required of pilots with this condition.

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12:01

Time for a valve job?

Mayo Clinic Clear Approach ·

2024/08/17

In this episode, we go single pilot and cover one of the most common valvular heart issues -- mitral valve regurgitation. For stable established cases of mild severity, a pilot might not even need Special Issuance Authorization. CACI qualification is possible, and if appropriate testing is obtained ahead of the time of the flight physical, aeromedical certification is a streamlined, painless process.

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26:41

Drones to Stones

Mayo Clinic Clear Approach ·

2024/08/02

Drones, love 'em or hate 'em, are here to stay. The FAA announced groundbreaking approvals this week for commercial drone operations of delivery packages involving unmanned aircraft outside the sight line of drone operators -- paving the way for packages to be delivered remotely to your doorstep using drones operated by pilots miles away. With these changes come issues and a litany of considerations -- from safety to airspace congestion to cooperation of competing firms sharing the same airsp...

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16:10

Walking Through AirVenture, the Future of Aviation,...

Mayo Clinic Clear Approach ·

2024/07/26

On this episode, we reflect on EAA's AirVenture 2024, Boeing's forecast for the future of personnel needs in the field of aviation, and CACI qualification criteria for chronic Hepatitis C.

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11:55

Don't Let High Blood Pressure Bring You Down

Mayo Clinic Clear Approach ·

2024/07/19

One of the most common medical conditions encountered by pilots is elevated blood pressure. On this episode we discuss what is allowed for maximum blood pressure levels, what medications are approved, and the options available to pilots who find themselves dealing with hypertension.

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14:58

Back on Track

Mayo Clinic Clear Approach ·

2024/07/12

Mitch and Clay return from vacation and step back up to the Clear Approach podcast microphone. On this episode, they discuss updates to the FAA's approach to "uncomplicated" anxiety and depression, review the FAA streamlining efforts for re-certifying pilots with Special Issuance Authorization related to coronary artery disease and more.

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13:24

Protect Your Beans -- Getting Certified With Chronic...

Mayo Clinic Clear Approach ·

2024/06/07

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.

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13:51

Change is in the Air! Streamlining is Coming to the...

Mayo Clinic Clear Approach ·

2024/05/31

Several announcements this week to FAA aviation medical examiners by the agency will significantly decrease the burden on pilots with certain uncomplicated mental health conditions, eliminate the need for exercise stress tests for renewal of Special Issuance Authorization for pilots with coronary artery disease -- and other streamlining efforts are on the horizon.

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13:21

Is it a Shakedown -- or Just Essential Tremor?

Mayo Clinic Clear Approach ·

2024/05/24

The presence of a tremor has, in the past, delayed efforts of pilots to become medically certified. Use of CACI criteria now streamlines the process. In this episode, we review what is required and touch base on the new FAA reauthorization bill that was signed into law last week.

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10:46

Ouch! The Aches and Pains of Arthritis on the FAA...

Mayo Clinic Clear Approach ·

2024/05/17

Pilots often forget to report arthritis or musculoskeletal injuries on their FAA medical application. On this episode, we walk.....er, tiptoe....through the process of reporting these common conditions and what is allowed by the FAA to maintain your flight physical.

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13:04

Whisperings at ASMA and Updates on Weight Loss Drugs

Mayo Clinic Clear Approach ·

2024/05/10

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.

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15:15

Wheeze Bad

Mayo Clinic Clear Approach ·

2024/05/03

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31:33

Got rhythm? Atrial Fibrillation and How To Maintain...

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2024/04/26

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18:47

Thyroid Disease: Does this "Black Box" Gland "Box"...

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2024/04/19

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12:27

The ARC Sails Into New Waters of Mental Health Awareness

Mayo Clinic Clear Approach ·

2024/04/12

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20:11

Pour Some Sugar on Me

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2024/04/05

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8:45

What's That Sound? Drone on...........

Mayo Clinic Clear Approach ·

2024/03/29

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