Barbell Medicine Podcast Episode #356: The Rundown (Mattie Rogers' in the hospital, CRISPR, NBA and Achilles injuries, and More)
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Jul 14, 2025 Discover the alarming health incident involving Olympic weightlifter Maddie Rogers and the challenges of diagnosing TIAs in young athletes. Dive into groundbreaking CRISPR gene therapy advancements and their ethical implications. Unpack the absurdities surrounding a controversial fitness influencer. Delve into innovative diabetes treatments and the rising Achilles injuries in the NBA, influenced by training practices. Explore the promising future of AI in diagnostics and the recommended changes in anti-obesity medications. Tune in for a blend of health, sports, and science!
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Challenges Diagnosing Young Athlete TIA
- Diagnosing a transient ischemic attack (TIA) in young, healthy athletes is challenging because symptoms can mimic other conditions.
- Confirming TIA requires normal brain imaging and thorough investigation of underlying causes like clotting or cardiac disorders.
CRISPR's Rapid Progress and Ethics
- CRISPR gene therapy is rapidly evolving, allowing bespoke treatment development in months for monogenic diseases.
- Ethical debates loom about gene editing for non-lethal traits and potential designer babies.
Stem Cell Therapy for Type 1 Diabetes
- Stem cell-derived therapies show promise to restore pancreatic islet cell function in type 1 diabetes.
- Such advances might soon offer a cure, radically changing diabetes management beyond insulin injections.