Mayo Clinic Talks

Guest: Fouad T. Chebib, M.D. Host: Denise M. Dupras, M.D., Ph. D. What is polycystic kidney disease? Is it all genetic? As providers, what should we be considering and what patients should we think about screening with genetic testing? Join this episode of our Genes & Your Health edition from the Center for Individualized Medicine to learn more about the role of genes in polycystic kidney disease....

Guest: Konstantinos N. Lazaridis, M.D. Host: Denise M. Dupras, M.D., Ph. D. What does the exposome mean? In this episode, we will define the exposome and explore how assessing exposures in an organized fashion will help us better understand the gene environment interaction. The guest for this episode of our Genes & Your Health edition from the Center for Individualized Medicine is Konstantinos N....

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD) Guest: Wilson I. Gonsalves, M.D. Monoclonal gammopathies represent abnormal proteins produced by plasma cells. The most common monoclonal gammopathy is monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance or MGUS. While MGUS itself is not a malignancy and doesn’t require treatment, patients with MGUS have an increased risk of developing a variety of hematolog...

This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded on August 31, 2022 Guest: Gregory A. Poland, M.D. ( @drgregpoland ) Host: Halena M. Gazelka, M.D. ( @hmgazelkamd ) The first significant change to COVID-19 vaccines since their rollout came this week as the Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization for updated Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 boosters aimed at the omicr...

Host: Joshua D. Luciew, P.A.-C. Guest: Arthur J. De Luigi, D.O., M.H.A. (@DrDeLuigi, https://twitter.com/drdeluigi ) Heel and foot pain can be a burdensome symptom for our patients, as discomfort can be experienced with each step they take, hindering locomotion. Many different patient populations are required to be on their feet for their job or for various wellness goals, which can exacerbate the...

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD ) Guest: Julie A. Khoury, M.D. Peripheral neuropathy is a relatively common neurologic condition we frequently see in primary care. Some patients may describe the symptoms as paresthesias and they represent a minor nuisance, however others may have very painful dysesthesias. Since some peripheral neuropathies are reversible, we need to know when to suspect a...

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD ) Guest: Ivan E. Porter, II M.D. Kidney stones are quite common and represent one of the most common disorders of the urinary system. When symptomatic, stones are relatively easy to diagnose as they tend to cause a very characteristic clinical presentation. While most stones will pass through the urinary system, others will require a variety of treatment opt...

Guest: Sandra J. Taler, M.D. Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. ( @ChutkaMD ) It’s estimated that over 70% of those 65 and older have hypertension and there’s good evidence to show that less than half of these elderly individuals are adequately controlled. While there are many similarities between hypertension in the elderly and the general population, there are also some important differences. The elde...

Host: Sanjeev (Sanj) Kakar, M.D. ( sanjkakar ) Guest: William W. Cross, III, M.D. ( @WilliamCross3MD ) Did you know the lifetime prevalence of generalized low back pain is estimated at 60% to 70% in industrialized countries? Often overlooked, the sacroiliac or SI joint can cause approximately one third of these cases. How do you determine the difference between the two? In this week’s podcast, we...

To claim credit for this episode, visit  Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast: Headache Edition - Online CME Course . Guest: Mark A. Whealy, M.D. Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. ( @ChutkaMD ) Headache disorders are extremely common, and patients frequently seek our help in the outpatient setting regarding management of their headaches. On occasion, they may present to the emergency department for more severe or...

Guest: Tatnai L. Burnett, M.D. Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. ( @ChutkaMD ) Endometriosis affects approximately one in ten women during their reproductive age and can result in chronic abdominal symptoms, including pelvic pain and at times infertility. It can produce a variety of vague symptoms which commonly causes a delay in establishing a diagnosis. Since women commonly present to their primary c...

To claim credit for this episode, visit  Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast: Headache Edition - Online CME Course . Guest: Juliana H. VanderPluym, M.D. Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. ( @ChutkaMD ) Headaches in children are relatively common and although there are many similarities to headaches in adults, there are some differences as well. Symptoms can be slightly different, and these differences can make it...

Host: Joshua D. Luciew, MPAS, P.A.-C. Guest: Abigail K. Stockland, APRN, C.N.P., M.S.N. Guest: Michaeleen M. Burroughs, M.S., RDN, LD A fasting lipid panel is part of a patient’s routine health maintenance visit. This common laboratory test has many values on it including total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides. This test helps clinicians calculate a patient’s 10-yea...

To claim credit for this episode, visit  Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast: Headache Edition - Online CME Course . Guest: Chia-Chun Chiang, M.D. ( @chiachunchiang ) Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. ( @ChutkaMD ) Headaches have a variety of causes and for most they are a minor nuisance. Fortunately, most have a benign cause. However, there are some headaches which are associated with a serious health problem....

Guest: Donald D. Hensrud, M.D., M.S. Host: Edward (Edward R.) R. Laskowski, M.D. ( @DrEdSportsMed ) A recent Harris poll found that 86% of people take some sort of vitamin or supplement, and a recent research study found that approximately 60% of people report using dietary supplements in the past 30 days.  Multiple claims are made regarding the benefits of vitamins. How do we know which are true?...

This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded in July 2022 Guest: Gregory A. Poland, M.D. ( @drgregpoland ) Host: Danielle (DeeDee) J. Stiepan The BA.5 omicron variant is now the dominant strain in the U.S., and it is leading to a new wave of COVID-19 infections. BA.5 was responsible for nearly 54% of COVID-19 cases in the U.S., and BA.4, a similar variant, accounted for another 17%...

To claim credit for this episode, visit  Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast: Headache Edition - Online CME Course . Guest: Narayan R. Kissoon, M.D. Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. ( @ChutkaMD ) Headaches are quite common and essentially everyone has experienced them; some have more than others. While most headaches are merely an annoyance, others can be quite debilitating and result in missed work and lost pr...

Guest: Carrie A. Schinstock, M.D. (@caschinstock) Host: Darryl S. Chutka (@ChutkaMD) Kidney transplants were initially performed in the early 1950’s; however, most of these early transplants failed due to immune system rejection. Successful transplants were generally limited to those performed in identical twins. With the discovery of immunosuppressant therapy, organ rejection became less of an is...

To claim credit for this episode, visit  Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast: Headache Edition - Online CME Course . Guest: Rashmi B. Halker Singh, M.D. (@rashmihalker ) Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. ( @ChutkaMD ) Essentially everyone has an occasional headache and it is usually nothing more than a minor nuisance. However, there are individuals who have very frequent headaches, and they can have a significan...

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD) Guest: Kathy L. MacLaughlin, M.D. Worldwide, cervical cancer is a very common malignancy for women, although the number of new cases in the U.S. has been declining. The overwhelming majority of cases are caused by infection with the human papilloma virus and due to a combination of HPV immunization and early detection with cervical cancer screening, advance...

To claim credit for this episode, visit  Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast: Headache Edition - Online CME Course . Guest: Amaal J. Starling, M.D. ( @AmaalStarlingMD ) Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. ( @ChutkaMD ) Migraine is four-times more common in women than men and because of migraine predominance in females, it is a significant women’s health issue. Migraine commonly results in loss of productivity and...

Guest: Thomas P. Pittelkow, D.O., M.P.H. Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. ( @ChutkaMD ) Cannabidiol (CBD) is a popular natural remedy used for a variety of common ailments and is one of more than 100 chemical compounds called cannabinoids derived from the cannabis plant. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the main psychoactive cannabinoid found in cannabis. However, unlike THC, CBD does not have psychoacti...

To claim credit for this episode, visit  Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast: Headache Edition - Online CME Course . Guest: Christopher D. Sletten, Ph. D., L.P. Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. ( @ChutkaMD ) Chronic headache is one of the more challenging medical conditions primary care providers commonly face. Whereas the traditional medical model views pain as a problem to be treated and relieved, this model...

This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded in June 2022 Guest: Gregory A. Poland, M.D. ( @drgregpoland ) Host: Halena M. Gazelka, M.D. ( @hmgazelkamd ) As immunity wanes for many vaccinated adults and omicron and its subvariants continue to circulate, it seems that just about everyone knows someone with a case of COVID-19. The steady increase in COVID-19 infections is due to chan...

Guest: Terry D. Schneekloth, M.D. Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. ( @ChutkaMD ) Unhealthy use of alcohol has the potential to affect not only the individual who consumes the alcohol, but a variety of others as well. Alcohol is the most used addictive substance, with an estimated prevalence of 7% of the United States population. Excessive alcohol use has the potential to cause damage to essentially ev...