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On this episode, we discuss some of the updates from the latest FAA AME Grand Rounds as it pertains to various heart conditions that might affect you as a pilot.

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On this episode, we review FAA updates on streamlining the process of documenting adequate use of CPAP for obstructive sleep apnea as well as clarifications from the FAA on using a counselor, psychotherapist, or psychiatrist for obtaining appropriate mental health care.

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On this episode, we review some of the highlights of the recent Aerospace Medical Association meeting in Denver, and then cover FAA updates on acceptable medications for efforts at smoking cessation.

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On this episode, we review what exactly the HIMS program is, what is required to obtain FAA Special Issuance Authorization when a pilot deals with substance abuse and/or dependence, and provide updates from the latest advanced HIMS training course. 

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On this addition, we provide updates recently announced by the FAA regarding hormone replacement therapy as well as medications for treatment of osteoporosis, common conditions found in female pilots.

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On this episode, we review the latest FAA updates on a variety of conditions including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), retinal dystrophies, and the CACI qualification for polycystic ovarian syndrome.

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On this episode, we discuss the amazing advancements in the world of drone technology -- the fastest growing sector in the aviation space.  In addition, we review thromboembolic disease, the medical term for clots either in the lung or in an extremity that can be life-threatening, and potentially jeopardize your medical certificate.  What is required for Special Issuance Authorization?  Is there a stand down time?  What do I need to report at my next flight physical if I encounter a pulmonary embolism or a deep venous thrombosis?

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On this episode, we return from a mid-winter hiatus back to the studio with a new practice location as part of a Mayo Clinic rebuild of the entire downtown campus. Plus, restructuring at the FAA, and a review of current updates regarding  liver disease, including steatohepatitis, cirrhosis, esophageal varices, and liver transplantation.

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Many pilots who have visited the Mayo Clinic Section of Transportation Medicine had early Christmas presents this year when they received their medical certificates.  On this episode, we review some of those cases and update listeners on the newest FAA aeromedical certification changes released this month.

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As the holiday season approaches, one gift to pilots is the AME Guide available from the FAA on line as an insider resource to aviators preparing for their flight physicals. Think of preparation for a flight physical as a pre-flight inspection of yourself. Medical conditions never seem to strike at convenient times, so having an online, free, and accessible guide to understanding what tests and materials might be required by your AME is a true gift in the process of navigating FAA medical certification.