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.
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In this episode, we introduce the “medication moment” segment by tackling Kava Kava. Someone way more eloquent than me tells you how not to self destruct your medical certification process. And I share a story about hot starts and hazardous attitudes.
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Today, we go over the basic facts that pilots should know about the COVID-19 delta variant. And I make the most of being grounded.
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Yes, I am alive! Welcome to the reboot of the podcast. I have been completely crushed with patient care and post COVID work, and I haven’t had much time to sleep let alone record another episode.
But alas, thanks to labor laws, I have some more time now, and we are back! In today’s episode, I go over glaucoma. And I share a little fun I have been having with Cirrus at Great Planes Aviation.
Also, if you haven’t heard, I was a guest on the Aviation News Talk podcast a few weeks ago with Max Trescott. This is a great podcast and 1/1 aerospace doctors recommend it. You can catch my episode, where I talk about noise induced hearing loss right here.
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In this episode I go over what pilots need to know about treating allergies safely. Also, I do a brief overview of my new job in the Human Intervention Motivation Study with the FAA. To help, here are some key links to support your learning:
Allergy Medicine Guidelines by the FAA
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In this update, we go over some of the newest information for pilots that have had a COVID-19 infection.
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In today’s episode, we go over some of the newest information about a topic that hopefully won’t put you to sleep: obstructive sleep apnea. And then we chat with Dr. Susan Northrup, the Federal Air Surgeon for the Federal Aviation Administration.
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For this episode we cover the entire atmosphere, and then some! I go over kidney stones and what it means for flying and the FAA. And then we talk to commercial space flight specialist Dr. Michael Harrison about the next frontier and his research about an underappreciated danger in general aviation.
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On this episode, I talk about the fun of getting the COVID vaccine, we discuss needle phobia, and finally Dr. Emily Stratton takes us up high to review high altitude medical conditions and treatment.
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Today, we talk about diapers, the COVID ATC shutdown, and for real phorias.
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On this Thanksgiving special edition of the podcast, we review the crucial details pilots need to know about the non-FDA approved COVID vaccines. And then, we talk prevention in a way I hope you will never forget.
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After a long COVID induced hiatus, I bring you episode 4! This episode is all about diabetes. Dr. Clayton Cowl gives an overview of the condition. Then, Andrew Schmertz, CEO of Hopscotch Air, shares his adventures in being in the sky with insulin.
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In this episode, we will review some new updates from the FAA regarding diabetes and SFAR 118. We also go over the top 10 things you can do to make your next aviation medical exam a piece of cake. And finally, an American Airlines pilot shares his story about prostate cancer and returning to flying.
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In episode 2 we discuss what pilots need to know about post covid syndrome, or long haul COVID. Then, I interview a Delta 777 pilot that died mid flight and came back.
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Welcome to the first episode of the Mayo Clinic Clear Approach Podcast! In this episode, you can learn about our new podcast and your host. We will talk about hernias and why they matter to pilots. Of course, we will discuss some new developments about COVID-19. And finally, I’ll share a personal story about medical certification and SSRI’s.
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