Mayo Clinic Talks

To claim credit for this series, visit: Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast: Genes & Your Health    Guest: Niloy Jewel J. Samadder, M.D. (@J_Samadder)   Host: Denise M. Dupras, M.D., Ph. D.   Can we find the cause of a patient’s cancer? Is it possible to provide targeted treatment to prevent future cancers by understanding what genetic predispositions a patient or their family members have? In a recently pu...

Guest: Matthew J. Binnicker, Ph. D. ( @DrMattBinnicker ) Host: Amit K. Ghosh, M.D. ( @AmitGhosh006 )   In this podcast Matthew J. Binnicker, Ph. D. discusses the development of different types of testing available to diagnose SARS-CoV2 infection. Binnicker discusses the test characteristics of the rapid antigen tests and RT-PCR test and its variability based on the time when the test was performed...

To claim credit for this episode, visit: https://ce.mayo.edu/online-education/content/mayo-clinic-talks-podcast-genes-your-health#group-tabs-node-course-default1 Guest: Jessica A. Wright, Pharm. D., R.Ph. Host: Denise M. Dupras, M.D., Ph. D. Pharmacogenomics helps to identify how your patients’ DNA may affect their response to medications. But there's a lot of different genes! How do we get starte...

Guest: David G. Lott, M.D. Host: Amit K. Ghosh, M.D. ( @AmitGhosh006 ) About 60,000 Americans have had their vocal cords removed due to disease or trauma necessitating a laryngectomy. Post-laryngectomy, patients are unable to speak, are at risk for aspiration, and many suffer from significant anguish resulting in depression. Fortunately, there are several treatment options available, the first bei...

To claim credit for this series, visit: https://ce.mayo.edu/online-education/content/mayo-clinic-talks-podcast-genes-your-health#group-tabs-node-course-default1 Guests: Andrew D. Badley, M.D. ( @BadleyAndrew ); Matthew J. Binnicker, Ph. D. ( @DrMattBinnicker ) Host: Denise M. Dupras, M.D., Ph. D. COVID-19. Variants. The future. Does one test fit all?  Will the vaccine continue to provide protectio...

To claim credit for this episode, visit: https://ce.mayo.edu/online-education/content/mayo-clinic-talks-podcast-genes-your-health#group-tabs-node-course-default1 Guests: Matthew J. Ferber, Ph. D. ( @Matt_Ferber ); Teresa M. Kruisselbrink, M.S., CGC ( @T_Kruisselbrink ); William C. Palmer, M.D. ( @williampalmermd ) Host: Denise M. Dupras, M.D., Ph. D. For so long we've heard Genetic Testing is comi...

Guest: Elitza S. Theel, Ph. D. ( @ElliTheelPhD ) Host: Amit K. Ghosh, M.D. ( @AmitGhosh006 ) Dr. Elitza Theel, Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology and Director of Infectious Diseases Serology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic’s Rochester Campus, discusses our immune response to vaccination and natural infection and outlines the different types of antibody assays currently available. Dr. Theel a...

Guest: Aaron M. Potretzke, M.D. ( @potretzke ) Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. ( @ChutkaMD ) Microscopic hematuria, and less commonly gross hematuria, are conditions commonly seen by the primary care provider. Malignancy is the most ominous cause of hematuria. Fortunately, other causes are much more likely. Since this is a relatively common health condition, when should we investigate hematuria and w...

Guest: Edward R. Laskowski, M.D. ( @DrEdSportsMed ) Host: Sanjeev (Sanj) Kakar, M.D. ( @sanjkakar ) Daily exercise has so many health and emotional benefits – it can help decrease your blood pressure, promote cardiovascular wellbeing, alleviate stress, and assist with weight loss and blood sugar control. Parkinson’s disease is a condition that affects the central nervous system, and in particular...

Guest: Jeremy K. Cutsforth-Gregory, M.D. ( @JCGneuro ) Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. ( @ChutkaMD ) Parkinson’s Disease is one of the more common neurodegenerative diseases, in fact, patients with Parkinson’s outnumber those with multiple sclerosis, ALS, and muscular dystrophy combined. It tends to affect older patients, although on rare occasions it can be seen in those under the age of 50. It can...

Guest: Carol L. Kuhle, D.O., M.P.H. ( @clkejd ) Host: Anjali Bhagra, M.D. ( @anjalibhagramd ) Anjali Bhagra, M.D., and Carol L. Kuhle, D.O., M.P.H., discuss the narrative they recently published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, which outlines and highlights the further widening of preexisting gender disparities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. What can we do to identify and mitigate these issues?...

This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded August, 2021 Guest: Gregory A. Poland, M.D. ( @drgregpoland ) Host: Halena M. Gazelka, M.D. ( @hmgazelkamd )   A fourth COVID-19 surge is blanketing the U.S., and the delta variant is the culprit. "Where did this delta variant come from? It came from unvaccinated people getting infected in large numbers allowing the virus to continue mut...

Guest: Steve G. Peters, M.D. Host: Sanjeev Kakar, M.D. ( @sanjkakar ) No doubt you’ve heard the term “artificial intelligence,” by now; but what is it exactly? How can medicine use AI to improve patient care and outcomes? Will it one day replace doctors’ years of training? Steve Peters, M.D. a pulmonary and critical care medicine consultant, with a special interest in AI, at Mayo Clinic’s Rocheste...

This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded July, 2021 Guest:  Gregory A. Poland, M.D. ( @drgregpoland )  Host: Halena M. Gazelka, M.D. ( @hmgazelkamd )    Transmission of the COVID-19 delta variant is increasing. "We're in this constant spiral, right now,” says Dr. Gregory Poland , an infectious diseases expert and head of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group . “The delta variant...

Guest: Shelagh A. Cofer, M.D. ( @ShelaghCoferMD ) Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. ( @ChutkaMD ) Stridor is a musical sound due to disrupted airflow in an individual’s airway. In many instances it’s due to a benign cause but it can also represent a serious problem, possibly even life-threatening. In today’s podcast, we’ll learn about the various causes of stridor and when we need to be concerned that...

This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded July, 2021 Guest:  Gregory A. Poland, M.D. ( @drgregpoland )  Host: Halena M. Gazelka, M.D. ( @hmgazelkamd )    The delta variant is being blamed for hot spots in the U.S. where cases of COVID-19 are on the rise. These hot spots account for most cases in the U.S. They are also the geographical areas that tend to have the lowest vaccinati...

Guest: Isabel C. Green, M.D. Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. ( @ChutkaMD ) Pelvic pain can be challenging. It can have a variety of presenting symptoms since it can originate from a variety of organ systems. When pelvic pain becomes chronic, it becomes even more challenging. It’s associated with significant direct medical costs as well as indirect costs as it frequently results in work absenteeism. P...

Guest: Brian J. Linder, M.D. ( @brianjlinder ) Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. ( @ChutkaMD ) Patients rarely mention urinary incontinence to us as a problem as many assume it’s a normal change of aging. However, it’s a major quality-of-life issue. Many with incontinence are reluctant to go out in public and those who do, usually know the location of all the nearby restrooms. Yet, with proper evaluati...

This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded June, 2021 Guest:  Gregory A. Poland, M.D. ( @drgregpoland )  Host: Halena M. Gazelka, M.D. ( @hmgazelkamd )    "The reason we have the COVID-19 delta variant, the reason we have the delta plus variant is because of unimmunized people who get infected," says Dr. Gregory Poland , an infectious diseases expert and head of Mayo Clinic's Vac...

Guest: Jeremy K. Cutsforth-Gregory, M.D. ( @JCGneuro ) Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. ( @ChutkaMD ) Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, or POTS, is a medical condition manifested by tachycardia that occurs after standing or prolonged sitting and is often associated with symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, and occasionally syncope. POTS can be difficult to diagnose as patients often present w...

To claim credit for this episode, visit: www.ce.mayo.edu/regmedonline Guest: Drew M. Witter, CCRP Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. ( @ChutkaMD ) “Stem Cell Clinics” throughout the U.S. promote stem cell therapy for a variety of health conditions including osteoarthritis, autism, macular degeneration, Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s Disease and most recently COVID-19 infections. How can our patients b...

Guest: Matthew K. Tollefson, M.D. ( @MattTollefsonMD ) Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. ( @ChutkaMD ) Other than skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the United States and will affect 1 in every 6 men 65 years and older. Fortunately, when detected early, it is very treatable. Long-term follow-up of patients with treated prostate cancer is usually performed by primary care p...

This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded June 21, 2021 To claim credit visit: https://ce.mayo.edu/covid19podcast   Guest:  Gregory A. Poland, M.D. ( @drgregpoland )  Host: Halena M. Gazelka, M.D. ( @hmgazelkamd )    Summer and fall are going to be a dangerous time for people in the U.S. who have not been vaccinated for COVID-19 , according to Dr. Gregory Poland , an infectious...

To claim credit for this episode, visit: www.ce.mayo.edu/regmedonline Guest: Atta Behfar, M.D., Ph. D. ( @AttaBehfar ) Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. ( @ChutkaMD ) Traditional treatment of cardiac disease, especially advanced congestive heart failure has been limited. Transplantation has potential for benefit; however, organ shortage remains a barrier. It’s anticipated that regenerative medicine wil...

This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded June 14, 2021 Guest:  Gregory A. Poland, M.D. ( @drgregpoland )  Host: Halena M. Gazelka, M.D. ( @hmgazelkamd )    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is holding an emergency COVID-19 meeting this week to discuss COVID-19 vaccine safety as it relates to news that young people may...