Mayo Clinic Talks

This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded in December 2021 Guest:  Greg Vanichkachorn, M.D., M.P.H. ( @DoctorGregVan ) Host: Halena M. Gazelka, M.D. ( @hmgazelkamd ) Most people who have COVID-19 recover completely within a few weeks. But some people — even those who had mild versions of the disease — continue to experience symptoms after their initial recovery.  Sometimes calle...

To claim credit for this episode, visit: Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast: Nutritional Supplement Edition Guest:  Andrew R. Jagim, Ph. D. Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. ( @ChutkaMD ) Nutritional supplements are being promoted to enhance a variety of areas of physical fitness. This episode focuses on the impact on strength, power and overall performance. Our guest for this podcast is Andrew R. Jagim, Ph. D....

Guest: Edward R. Laskowski, M.D. ( @DrEdSportsMed )  Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. ( @ChutkaMD ) Arthritis is one of the most common health conditions our patients have for eliminating exercise from their daily routine, yet the American College of Rheumatology feels that exercise should be one of the mainstays of treatment for those with arthritis. How do we convince our patients of the importance...

Guest: Andrew R. Jagim, Ph. D. Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. ( @ChutkaMD ) Can nutritional supplements help to increase exercise endurance? What types of supplements can help with short term – immediate improvements and which can assist with longer term recovery? Andrew R. Jagim, Ph. D., director of Sports Medicine research at Mayo Clinic joins us to discuss some of the claims that we can hear abou...

This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded in November, 2021 Guest:  Gregory A. Poland, M.D. ( @drgregpoland ) Host: Halena M. Gazelka, M.D. ( @hmgazelkamd ) Omicron, a new  COVID-19  variant of concern, has been detected in all regions of the world, including North America. While research and clinical observations on the new strain are underway, it is not yet known what impact,...

To claim credit for this episode, visit: Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast: Nutritional Supplement Edition Guest:  Andrew R. Jagim, PhD Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. ( @ChutkaMD ) Imagine taking a supplement that increases muscle mass, improves strength and endurance, promotes weight loss, helps prevent injury from exercise and promotes healing. Do these supplements exist and are they safe? This episode di...

Guest: Natalie H. Strand, M.D. ( @DrNatStrand ) Host: Amit K. Ghosh, M.D. ( @AmitGhosh006 ) Racial biases can influence diagnosis and treatment decisions. It is important to normalize implicit biases and be aware of our own biases to reduce disparities and improve health care for patients. Joining us today is Natalie Strand, M.D., a consultant in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative...

This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded in November, 2021 Guest:  Gregory A. Poland, M.D. ( @drgregpoland ) Host: Halena M. Gazelka, M.D. ( @hmgazelkamd ) Cold weather, increased travel, waning immunity and the potential for new variants may serve up the perfect recipe for a holiday  COVID-19  surge, according to  Dr. Gregory Poland , head of  Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Gr...

To claim credit for this episode, visit: Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast: Genes & Your Health Guests: Gina A. Suh, M.D. Host: Denise M. Dupras, M.D., Ph. D. What is Phage Therapy? When was it discovered? Where is it used? We know about antibiotics, antifungals, and antivirals, but this is a whole new world! Have no fear, this episode is here from the Genes & Your Health miniseries to help demystify all...

Guest: Monique A. Freund, M.D. Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. ( @ChutkaMD ) Hyperlipidemia is one of the major risk factors for cardiovascular disease. It’s known that a combination of lifestyle changes and pharmacologic therapy has proven effective in reducing the complications of cardiovascular disease. Despite this, it’s estimated that less than 35% of those patients with hyperlipidemia are adequ...

To claim credit for this episode, visit: Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast: Genes & Your Health Guests: Christopher (Chris) A. Aakre ( @ChrisAakreMD ), M.D.; Bradley J. Erickson, M.D., Ph. D. Host: Denise M. Dupras, M.D., Ph. D. Artificial Intelligence has begun being utilized in Radiology. In fact, it was boldly predicted that Radiology would become an obsolete profession as a result! How has it altered...

Guest: Amir R. Khan, M.D. Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. ( @ChutkaMD ) External eye disorders are commonly seen in a primary care provider’s office, yet very few of us have ever had any formal training in ophthalmology. Fortunately, most of the external eye problems are relatively benign, though not all. It’s important to be able to recognize these conditions since some may be associated with a vari...

This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded in November  3, 2021 Guest:  Elie F. Berbari, M.D. Host: Halena M. Gazelka, M.D. ( @hmgazelkamd ) In anticipation of more  COVID-19  vaccine approvals this week,  Dr. Elie Berbari , chair of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Mayo Clinic, says it's good news that younger children will now have more protection against COVID-19. "It's...

To claim credit for this episode, visit: Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast: Genes & Your Health Guests: Megan A. Allyse, Ph. D. ( @MAllyse ); Jennifer (Jenny) L. Anderson, M.S., CGC; Radhika Dhamija, M.B.B.S. ( @NeurogenesDr ) Host: Denise M. Dupras, M.D., Ph. D. Genetic testing is increasingly becoming mainstream. Not only is it first-line testing for many different indications, but we have begun seeing...

Guest: Rozalina G. McCoy, M.D., M.S. ( @RozalinaMD ) Host: Amit K. Ghosh, M.D. ( @AmitGhosh006 ) Diabetic research starts with understanding contemporary treatment practices (overtreatment and undertreatment, misuse or underuse of glucose-lowering medications, comparative effectiveness of different diabetes medications), the resulting impact on patient health and the disparities in both treatment...

To claim credit for this episode, visit: Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast: Genes & Your Health Guest: Iftikhar J. Kullo, M.D. ( @iftikhar_kullo ) Host: Denise M. Dupras, M.D., Ph. D. What is familial hypercholesterolemia? Who should be tested for it? Are there genetic variants that are associated with cardiovascular diseases? How young do we start screening? This installment of the Genes & Your Health mi...

Guest: Sophie J. Bakri, M.D. Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. ( @ChutkaMD ) Macular degeneration is the most common cause of vision loss in individuals over the age of 50. The loss of central vision from macular degeneration can result in significant lifestyle changes in patients. They may no longer be able to read, write or drive. In this podcast, we’ll discuss macular degeneration with Sophie Bakri,...

This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded in October, 2021 Guest:  Gregory A. Poland, M.D. ( @drgregpoland ) Host: Halena M. Gazelka, M.D. ( @hmgazelkamd ) As continuing research guides medical recommendations, it seems that there are COVID-19 updates released daily. These recommendations cover a range of topics, including whether COVID-19 booster vaccinations are necessary to w...

To claim credit for this episode, visit: Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast: Genes & Your Health Guests: Minetta C. Liu, M.D.; Myra J. Wick, M.D., Ph. D. ( @MyraWickMD ) Host: Denise M. Dupras, M.D., Ph. D. What is cell-free DNA? How does this type of DNA interact with our body? How is it useful in the clinical setting? Advances in technologies has expanded our understanding of cell-free DNA and its implic...

Guest: Paola Sandroni, M.D., Ph. D. Host: Amit K. Ghosh, M.D. ( @AmitGhosh006 ) Syncope is defined as the sudden and transient loss of consciousness and postural tone due to global reduction of blood flow to the reticular activating system. Syncopal episodes are followed by a rapid and spontaneous recovery.  Joining us today is Paola Sandroni, M.D., Ph. D., a neurologist at Mayo Clinic’s Rochester...

To claim credit for this episode, visit: Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast: Genes & Your Health Guests: Stephanie S. Faubion, M.D., M.B.A. (@StephFaubionMD); Kejal Kantarci, M.D. (@KejalKantarciMD); Juliana (Jewel) M. Kling, M.D., M.P.H. (@DrJewelKling) Host: Denise M. Dupras, M.D., Ph. D. Is hormone therapy good or bad for women? What are the myths surrounding it? Is the varying experience of menopause g...

Guest: Thomas Caulfield, Ph. D. Host: Amit K Ghosh, M.D., MBA ( @AmitGhosh006 ) In this podcast, Dr. Thomas Caulfield from Mayo Clinic Florida describes a novel approach for SARS-CoV2 multi-drug targeting using artificial intelligence. Dr. Caulfield is leading a national team of investigators from Harvard, University of California, In Vivo Biosystems and Mayo Clinic to perform large-scale in silic...

To claim credit for this series, visit: Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast: Genes & Your Health Guest: Purna C. Kashyap, M.B.B.S. (@KashyapPurna); Marina R. Walther-Antonio, Ph. D. Host: Denise M. Dupras, M.D., Ph. D. What is the microbiome? How does the microbiome interact with our body? How much of us is nurture, how much is nature? The whole concept of microbiome may be a new idea but have no fear this...

This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded in September 29, 2021 Guest:  Gregory A. Poland, M.D. ( @drgregpoland ) Host: Halena M. Gazelka, M.D. ( @hmgazelkamd ) The path to approvals for a booster dose of the Pfizer  COVID-19 vaccine  has seemed complicated.  "This is a confusing set of recommendations," says  Dr. Gregory Poland , an infectious diseases expert and head of  Mayo...

Guest: Christina A. Dilaveri, M.D. ( @CDilaveri ) Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. ( @ChutkaMD )   Breast cancer is very treatable when detected early. Therefore, early detection becomes very important as it significantly reduces a patient’s risk of developing metastases and death. Breast imaging plays an extremely important role in the detection of early breast cancer, and we now have several modalit...