The official MitoAction podcast is a monthly call often with physicians who are experts on mitochondrial disease. Mitochondrial disease occurs when the mitochondria(the powerhouse of a cell) are unable to effectively generate energy during food metabolism. Approximately one in 4000 adults and children have mitochondrial disease ("Mito"). MitoAction is a non-profit organization dedicated to support, education and advocacy for the mitochondrial disease patient community.
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Frye - Primary Mitochondrial Disease
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Dr. Peter McGuire - Mito & Immune Systems
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Dr. Amel Karaa - MMS Standards of Care
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Dr. Doug Wallace discusses Mitochondrial Genetics and Disease
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Dr. Boles - The Spectrum of Medical Child Abuse and What is Happening Across the Country?
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Dr. Koenig - The Evolution of Leigh Syndrome
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Dr. Kendall Discusses "Is It Really Mito?:"
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Dr. Fran Kendall of VMP Genetics discusses "Is it really Mito? When an alternative diagnosis should be considered."Talking points include:Clinical red flags that suggest an alternative diagnosis should be considered;Why that option should be entertained;Tools utilized to reanalyze patients classified with mitochondrial disease.…
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Medical Care: What Approach Works for You?
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What You Should Know About Genetic Testing for Mitochondrial Disorders
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How Enteric Microbiome Modulates Mitochondrial Function
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Mitochondria and MitoQ: A Research Update
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MitoQ's mission is to raise awareness of mitochondria and the link between optimal mitochondria function, health, and longevity.
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Managing the Day-to-Day of Mitochondrial Disease
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Managing the Day- to-Day of Mitochondrial Disease, a MitoAction presentation for ThriveRx Day-to-Day Management of Mitochondrial Disease from mitoaction
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Mito-autism support group call and discussion of PANDAS, Jan 2017
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Mito-autism support group call and discussion of PANDAS, Jan 2017
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The annual town meeting is our way of kicking off the new year by sharing all that is planned for the next 12 months. We'll hear from organizations, camps, and companies around the globe that have special opportunities, programs, and projects for patients and families with mitochondrial disease.
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Exercise and nutrition therapy for mitochondrial disease
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Dr. Tarnopolsky, Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine, President and CEO, Exerkine Corporation, and Director of Neuromuscular and Neurometabolic Clinic at McMaster University Medical Center, will discuss the theory and practical issues with endurance and resistance exercise therapy; general nutritional guidelines for mitochondrial disease and the r…
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Getting Through the Day with Mito: Treatments, Supplements, and Humor
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Molecular diagnostic testing for mitochondrial disorders
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Dr. Adams, Medical Director of the Goryeb Children’s Hospital Genetics and Metabolism Division in addition to the Personalized Genomic Medicine Program at Atlantic Health System in Morristown, NJ, will: Explore gene testing and discuss the rationale for using it as first-line testing.Review traditional diagnostic pathways.Discuss newer testing that…
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Topics include:The importance of a medical home for a mitochondrial disease patient.Definition of a medical home.How to establish a medical home.Why a medical home is an essential component of good patient advocacy.Tips on maintaining a healthy medical home relationship.Ms. Wees will describe theses issues primarily from a pediatric perspective, bu…
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Extended School Year and Summer Camp Planning with Annette Hines, Esq.
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Summertime is a time of changed routines for many Mito families. Camp programs, such as those supported by the Matthew Harty Camper Fund, provide special opportunities for children with mitochondrial disease. Mitochondrial disease patients often qualify for and benefit from extended school year services through local school systems as well. Documen…
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Mitochondrial Medicine Society update 2016
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Dr. Amy Goldstein provides an update on the Mitochondrial Medicine Society.Areas of discussion include: Transplantation in Mito patientsStroke protocol for MELASStandards of care for Mito patientsCenters of Excellence and the need for community involvement/input
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Incapacity Planning and Guardianship
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As patients or caregivers, it is frightening to think about what would happen if we could not advocate for ourselves. Fortunately, there are legal documents that can be used to communicate our wishes under such circumstances. This type of legal preparation is called incapacity planning and guardianship.…
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Please join MitoAction this month for a conversation with the public policy team for the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD).
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Areas of discussion include: * Do patients with mitochondrial defects also have the potential to have fatty acid oxidation defects? * How do disorders of metabolism such as FAOD and mitochondrial disease impact the body's ability to grow, develop and function? * What is the current focus in research for understanding and treating FAODs?…
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Updates from around the globe during the 2016 Mito Town Meeting.
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Diet, Dysmotility, and Tube Feeding
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Many children and adults with mitochondrial disease experience significant gastrointestinal or digestive issues as part of their daily disease challenges. When considering the pros and cons of a feeding tube and struggling to identify the best diet for dysmotility, many parents, patients and families are confused by all of the possibilities.…
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Mitochondrial myopathy with Dr. Bruce Cohen
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Join MitoAction and Dr. Bruch Cohen as we discuss Mitochondrial myopathy.
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Mito-Autism Q&A and Parent/Patient Discussion of Mitochondrial Toxicity
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Mito-Autism Q&A and Parent/Patient Discussion of Mitochondrial Toxicity
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Mitochondrial dysfunction has been identified as an important factor in many diseases and conditions beyond primary mitochondrial disease, including autism, ALS, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and diabetes. Exposure to toxins via medication, lifestyle, and the environment may lead to mitochondrial dysfunction, cell damage and organ dysfunction. Join us …
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What is "the Mito Cocktail"?Referring to the combination of vitamins and supplements used as therapies in the treatment and management of mitochondrial disease and mitochondrial dysfunction, the "Mito Cocktail" is unique to every patient. Join us with compounding pharmacist Ted Toufas PharmD RPh from Acton Pharmacy to learn more.Understand what sup…
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It's that time of year ... summer comes to a close and children everywhere are going back to school! While a relief for some families, going back to school can be stressful for parents of children with mitochondrial disease.
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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) with Annette Hines, Esq. and Tai Venuti, MPH
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Overview of SSI and SSDI programs;The differences between SSI and SSDI;Social Security’s definition of disability as it pertains to mitochondrial disease;How SSDI is designed to work, eligibility criteria, and the full range of SSDI benefitts;The application and appeals processes for SSI and SSDI;
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Getting Involved: Awareness Walk & Events 2015
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Join Mitoaction as we discuss how to get involved with the Awareness Walk & Events in 2015.
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Basics of Estate Planning and Special Needs Trusts with special guest speaker Annette Hines, Esq.
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Please join MitoAction as we welcome Annette Hines, Esq., founding partner of the Special Needs Law Group of Massachusetts. Ms. Hines will be speaking on the basics of estate planning and special needs trusts laws in the U.S.
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Cannabis oil to treat mitochondrial disease
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Dr. Fran Kendall gives the answers to these questions and more regarding the use of medical marijuana (cannabis oil) for treatment in mitochondrial disease patients.What is the historical use of marijuana for medical purposes? Are there legalities associated with medical marijuana use? When is medical cannabis a potential therapeutic option for pat…
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Consensus criteria from the mitochondrial medicine society with Dr Parikh
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Join us with Stealth BioTherapeutics CEO Travis Wilson and others from the Stealth BT team for a live update from Stealth BT, information about Bendavia, and details about StealthBioTherapeutics' 2015 mitochondrial myopathy clinical trial.
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The annual town meeting is our way of kicking off the new year by sharing all that is planned for the next 12 months. We'll hear from organizations, camps, and companies around the globe that have special opportunities, programs, and projects for patients and families with mitochondrial disease. All are welcome!…
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Complex Medical Needs and Medical Child Abuse Accusations
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Mitochondrial disorders are characterized by complex presentation of multiple symptoms. Due to a variety of factors, including heterogenity of the disease, erratic symptom presentation and general lack of awareness about the condition, families with mitochondrial disease are more often faced with accusations of medical child abuse than other condit…
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PDCD (Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex Deficiency)
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Psychiatric Disorders in Mitochondrial Diseases
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Join us as we kick off a month of mito awareness!
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Immune Function and Mitochondrial Disease
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