Mayo Clinic Talks

Guest: Andrew Jagim, Ph. D. (@ AJagim ) Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. ( @ChutkaMD )  Billions of dollars per year are spent in the U.S. on nutritional supplements to enhance performance. Multiple nutritional supplements are commercially available and are marketed for enhancing endurance, building muscle strength, improving exercise efficiency, and decreasing the potential for injury. Do these suppl...

This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded in December, 2020.  Guest: Tyler Oesterle, M.D., M.P.H. ( @OesterleMD )  Host: Halena M. Gazelka, M.D. ( @hmgazelkamd )  Stress, isolation and limited access to resources are fueling rising rates of substance abuse and overdoses during the COVID-19 pandemic. While coronavirus has been the focus of so much attention this year, the opioid...

This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded in December, 2020.  Guest: John (Jack) C. O'Horo, M.D., M.P.H. ( @jcohoro )  Host: Halena M. Gazelka, M.D. ( @hmgazelkamd )  A recent Mayo Clinic study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings found that patients with COVID-19 who received care at Mayo Clinic had lower mortality rates than the national average. Mayo Clinic patients were trea...

Guest: Alisha Morgan, D.O. ( @AAMORGAN_DO ) Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. ( @ChutkaMD ) It’s estimated that there may be over 30 million individuals in the U.S. who provide ongoing care to older adults, half of these to family members with some form of dementia. The majority of these caregivers are female and a significant percentage of these caregivers have their own major health problems. This ha...

This episode was recorded on December 18, 2020.  To claim credit visit: https://ce.mayo.edu/covid19podcast   Guest: Gregory A. Poland, M.D. (@drgregpoland )  Host: Amit K. Ghosh, M.D., M.B.A. ( @AmitGhosh006 )  It is projected that by March of 2021 1:700 Americans will have died of COVID-19. The historic pace of COVID-19 vaccine development was made possible by the countless sacrifices of many ind...

Guest: Matthew L. Carlson, M.D. ( @MatthewLCarlso1 ) Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. ( @ChutkaMD )  Issues surrounding hearing loss are discussed with Dr. Matthew Carlson, an ENT physician from the Mayo Clinic. Specific topics discussed include the following: Types of hearing loss (conductive vs. sensorineural) Social impact of hearing loss Symptoms patients notice with gradually progressive hearing...

This episode was recorded on October 23, 2020. Guest: Robert M. Jacobson, M.D. ( @RobertJMD ) Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. ( @ChutkaMD ) It’s estimated that immunizations have saved more lives and prevented more disabilities than any other medical intervention. They’re also extremely cost effective and their benefits far outweigh the very small risks they carry. Yet there are individuals who choos...

This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded in December, 2020.  To claim credit visit: https://ce.mayo.edu/covid19podcast   Guest: Gregory A. Poland, M.D. (@drgregpoland)   Host: Halena M. Gazelka, M.D. ( @hmgazelkamd )  The first COVID-19 vaccines to reach the market are likely to be messenger RNA vaccines, or mRNA. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , mR...

This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded in November, 2020.  To claim credit visit: https://ce.mayo.edu/covid19podcast   Guest:  Elie F. Berbari, M.D.  Host: Sanjeev (Sanj) Kakar, M.D. ( @sanjkakar ) The current COVID-19 surge numbers could worsen in coming days as experts prepare for a post-Thanksgiving holiday increase in cases. Increased positivity rates lead to more people...

Guest: Gregory A. Poland, M.D. (@drgregpoland )  Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. ( @ChutkaMD )  Many of us learned how to wash our hands at a very early age and have relearned the importance and proper technique periodically along the way. Research suggests that many people may not be doing it correctly. Dr. Greg Poland a Professor of Medicine in Infectious Disease at the Mayo Clinic joins us for Nat...

This episode was recorded on November 17th, 2020. Guest: Raymund R. Razonable, M.D. ( @RazonableMD ) Host: Amit K. Ghosh, M.D., M.B.A. ( @AmitGhosh006 ) What causes some patients to develop Long Haul COVID-19? Dr. Raymund Razonable discusses what the current data is showing and what we’re hoping to learn from future research. Deeper dive: As Their Numbers Grow, COVID-19 “Long Haulers” Stump Expert...

Guest: Joseph A. Murray, M.D.  Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. ( @ChutkaMD )  The diagnosis and management of Celiac Disease is discussed with Dr. Joseph Murray, a gastroenterologist from the Mayo Clinic. Specific topics discussed include: Typical presentations of Celiac Disease in children and adults Difficulties encountered in establishing a diagnosis Small bowel pathology seen in Celiac Disease Me...

Guest: John J. Poterucha, M.D. Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. ( @ChutkaMD )  The topic of Hepatitis C, including risk factors, evaluation and management was discussed with Dr. John Poterucha, a gastroenterologist from the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Specific topics discussed include: Serologic testing for hepatitis C Symptoms of hepatitis C Risk factors for hepatitis C Transmission...

This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded in November, 2020.  Guest: William G. Morice, II, M.D., Ph. D. (@moricemdph)   Host: Halena M. Gazelka, M.D. ( @hmgazelkamd )  When the COVID-19 pandemic began, one of the areas of science and research most affected was laboratory medicine. From developing tests that detect the virus, to testing for antibodies in patients who have recove...

Guest: Robert M. Jacobson, M.D. ( @RobertJMD )  Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. ( @ChutkaMD )  It is extremely important that our patients receive the influenza vaccine this year. In previous years, less than half of the population has received it. Dr. Robert Jacobson, a pediatrician and vaccine specialist at the Mayo Clinic, joins us to discuss the reasons it’s so important for our patients to recei...

Guest: Ericka E. Tung, M.D. Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. ( @ChutkaMD )  The topic of Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias was discussed along with the importance of providing care of the patient’s care-givers by Dr. Ericka Tung, a geriatrician in the Division of Community Internal Medicine at the Mayo Clinic. Specific topics discussed include: Common symptoms seen in early dementia. Mild cognit...

This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded in October, 2020.  To claim credit visit: https://ce.mayo.edu/covid19podcast   Guest:  Gregory A. Poland, M.D. (@drgregpoland)   Host: Halena M. Gazelka, M.D. ( @hmgazelkamd )  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its guidelines for defining close contact with a person who is positive for COVID-19 . Previously...

Guest: Lewis J. Wesselius, M.D.   Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. ( @ChutkaMD )    The topic of COPD including risk factors, evaluation and management is discussed with Dr. Lewis Wesselius, a pulmonologist in the Division of Thoracic Disease at the Mayo Clinic. Specific topics discussed include the following: Review of the various types of COPD. Similarities and differences between emphysema and chro...

Guest: James T C Li, M.D., Ph. D. ( @jameslimd )  Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. ( @ChutkaMD )  The topic of anaphylaxis is reviewed including its causes, management and potential complications by James T C Li, M.D., Ph. D., an allergist from the Division of Allergic Disease from the Mayo Clinic. Specific topics discussed include the following: Truths vs. myths regarding anaphylaxis  Common manifest...

Guest: Christopher Camp, M.D. ( @ChrisCampMD )  Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. ( @ChutkaMD )  The shoulder is unique in both structure and function. Injuries can occur acutely or overtime from wear and tear. If a patient presents with shoulder pain, when do you order imaging? What is role of steroid injections? When should a patient apply ice or apply heat? Dr. Christopher Camp, an orthopedist from...

This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded in October, 2020.  To claim credit visit: https://ce.mayo.edu/covid19podcast   Guest:  Gregory A. Poland, M.D. (@drgregpoland)   Host: Halena M. Gazelka, M.D. ( @hmgazelkamd )  Antiviral drugs are medicines that fight against viruses in the human body by impeding the infection process. Antivirals are commonly used to treat HIV/AIDS, infl...

Guest: Richard Weinshilboum, M.D. Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. In a similar way to how anesthesia changed the practice of surgery, pharmacogenomics will produce a similar change in how we prescribe medications. Listen in to world-renowned expert Dr. Richard Weinshilboum discuss the evolution of the field and how advances are accelerating its application at the bedside.  Connect with the Mayo Clini...

This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded in September, 2020.  To claim credit visit: https://ce.mayo.edu/covid19podcast   Guest:  Patrick G. Dean, M.D.  Host: Sanjeev (Sanj) Kakar, M.D. ( @sanjkakar )  Transplants are identified as nonelective surgeries, and transplant patients have faced urgent medical needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.  "Our practice, like many others across...

Guest: Eoin Flanagan, M.B., B.Ch. ( @EoinFlanagan14 ) Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. ( @ChutkaMD ) This episode will review the following topics regarding Multiple Sclerosis (MS):  Common presenting symptoms  Risk factors, including the association of MS and vitamin D  Typical pathologic changes found in patients  The difference between the relapsing and progressive forms of MS  Laboratory and imagi...

This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded in September, 2020.  Guest:  Angela C. Mattke, M.D. ( @DrAngelaMattke )  Host: Sanjeev (Sanj) Kakar, M.D. ( @sanjkakar )  The COVID-19 pandemic continues to create challenges, including returning to school with hybrid learning modules for children. There are also anxieties and uncertainties to navigate, while trying to follow COVID-19 gu...