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.
http://www.mitoaction.org/audio-podcast
Dr. Kendall Discusses "Is It Really Mito?:"
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.