Mayo Clinic Talks

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Amanda R. Bonikowske, Ph. D. There are many benefits of exercise, from improving our mental health to reducing the risk of chronic disease. It can improve our sleep, increase our energy and can help establish relationships with others. It’s an activity that almost anyone can do, and it doesn’t have to cost a thing, other than an individual’s time. The holiday se...

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guests: Bruce Sutor, M.D. & Megan R. Leloux, Pharm. D., R.Ph., BCPP Depression is very common both in the U.S. and worldwide. It’s estimated that major depression affects over 8% of American adults, representing over 20 million individuals. Fortunately, we now have a variety of pharmacologic options for the management of depression and they’re much safer than what...

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Craig N. Sawchuk, Ph. D., L.P. It’s relatively common for individuals to feel somewhat sad or have the “winter blues” when the days get shorter and then feel better when we get our daylight back in the spring. However, for some, mood changes can be more serious, and they may be experiencing seasonal affective disorder, a type of depression characterized by recur...

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Tara Schmidt, RDN, LD It’s not uncommon to gain a pound or two each year as we get older. For many, most of our annual weight gain occurs during the holidays.  It’s a time of celebration and is filled with parties and events, often with high calorie foods and drinks. Holidays can also be stressful, and many find some relief of stress by eating. Weight gain durin...

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.   Guest: Jon O. Ebbert, M.D. According to the CDC, in 2020 nearly 20% of high school students reported using a vaping product, and nearly a quarter of them indicated they used the product daily. It’s now known that vaping has potential health risks and is just as addictive as combustible tobacco products with some vaping cartridges having a higher concentration of nico...

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.   Guest: Aleksandra Kukla, M.D. In 2023, an estimated 14% of all adults in the U.S. or just over 35 million individuals had chronic kidney disease and it’s even more common in the elderly population affecting over 1/3 of those over the age of 65. It represents the 8th leading cause of death in the U.S. It’s now known that chronic kidney disease is associated with syste...

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Maria L. Collazo-Clavell, M.D. Its common knowledge that those who are obese are at greater risk for developing metabolic syndrome, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. However, the reason for this association has not always been clear. It does appear that systemic inflammation plays a major role and obesity triggers this inflammation. But what specifically init...

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Alina M. Allen, M.D., M.S. Fat deposits in the liver are quite common and many individuals have no idea they have the condition. A minority of those individuals will develop an associated hepatic inflammation. It’s not entirely clear why some progress to this state, although there are some known risk factors. Steatohepatitis is a potentially serious...

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Regis I. Fernandes, M.D. Inflammation commonly occurs as a response to injury or infection but can lead to damage when it develops in healthy tissue. It’s now known that inflammation plays a key role in the development of cardiovascular disease. It produces damage to the endovascular arterial cells allowing plaque to form within the artery leading to...

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Vinaya Simha, M.B.B.S., M.D. Type 2 Diabetes is a commonly seen condition in a general medical practice. It’s estimated that over 38 million adults have the disease. When we think of diabetes, we think of a metabolic condition with patients who have hyperglycemia, often overweight, and occasionally have renal, eye and/or neurologic complications. But...

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Atul Jain, M.D., M.S. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women and it’s responsible for 1 in every 5 deaths. It’s estimated to cost over $250 billion a year, which includes the cost of medical services, medications and lost productivity. Patients with cardiovascular disease are commonly seen in a general medical pra...

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Joselyn R. Lebow, Ph. D., L.P. Unfortunately, mental health problems are common in our youth. A recent study by the CDC found that among adolescents aged 12 to 17, just under 21% had experienced a major depressive episode within the past year. Among high school students, more than 35% reported feeling sad or hopeless, with nearly 20% seriously contem...

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Erick D. Bothun, M.D. It’s estimated that more than 1 in 20 preschool-age children and 1 in 4 school-age children have a vision disorder. Since the eyes are the source of sensory input for much of the learning that takes place in our children, these statistics take on real importance. Vision problems in childhood can result in developmental delays an...

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Julie M. Baughn, M.D. Sleep is very important for a child’s physical and mental health and plays a vital role in the development of cognitive and motor skills.  The American Academy of Pediatrics estimates that up to 50% of children and 40% of adolescents have problems with their sleep, which may manifest as issues in school, mood disorders as well a...

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guests: Sahil Khanna, M.B.B.S., M.S., and Sherief Shawki, M.B., B.Ch., M.D. Diverticulosis is quite common. Its prevalence varies with age from fewer than 20% at age 40 to 60% by age 60. It's far more common in the left colon and tends to be progressive with both the number and size of the diverticula, both increasing with age. There are potential complicat...

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: David B. Soma, M.D. Participation in sports in children and adolescents is extremely common and its popularity is increasing. Although sports play an important role in promoting health and developing interpersonal relationships, its estimated that injuries related to playing sports is quite common, especially musculoskeletal injuries. The literature...

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Angela C. Mattke, M.D. Providing good nutrition and developing healthy eating habits is extremely important for our children. It sets a pattern and can impact their health throughout their adult life. However, this goal has many challenges. Parents must battle effective media marketing for unhealthy foods, deal with ever available and convenient fast...

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Robert M. Jacobson, M.D. Pencils, books and lots of dreams is what many children will experience as they head back to school. It’s a time filled with a variety of emotions: excitement and anticipation over what the next 9 months will bring. For some, it’s a time of sadness as summer comes to an end. It’s also a time to review and update immunizations...

Hosts: Chatura Alur, M.D., M.P.H. | Meghan G. Theofiles, M.D.   Guest: Regan N. Theiler, M.D., Ph. D.   Welcome to our OB/GYN mini-series! “Help me OB/GYN! You’re my only hope”.   Today, we are going to be discussing inpatient management of infections in pregnant patients. Specifically, infections that might show up on a general medicine service or in the emergency department. To help us understan...

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Richa Sood, M.D., M.S. Concerns and problems related to sexual health in women are common and can be very distressing. They can occur at any stage of life and can lead to issues with self-image and potential problems in establishing and maintaining relationships with a partner. To complicate things, this problem is often not mentioned by the patient...

Hosts: Chatura Alur, M.D., M.P.H. | Meghan G. Theofiles, M.D.   Guest: Regan N. Theiler, M.D., Ph. D.   Welcome to our OB/GYN mini-series! “Help me OB/GYN! You’re my only hope”.  Today, we’ll be discussing common infections during pregnancy. We are joined by Regan N. Theiler, M.D., Ph. D., obstetrical hospitalist and immediate past-chair of the Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mayo Clinic...

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Candace F. Granberg, M.D. Developments in cancer treatment have resulted in significant improvements in the survival of malignancy in young children. Unfortunately, these treatments often result in infertility. If these children are pre-pubertal, preservation of mature sperm is not possible. But there is now a procedure which may result in the preser...

Hosts: Chatura Alur, M.D., M.P.H. | Meghan G. Theofiles, M.D.   Guest: Jenna N. Wygant, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P.   Welcome to our OB/GYN mini-series! “Help me OB/GYN! You’re my only hope”.  Sometimes we encounter unexpected pregnancies as healthcare professionals and clinicians. To help us “skill-up” for those conversations, we have Jenna N. Wygant, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P. She is an advanced practitioner...

Hosts: Chatura Alur, M.D., M.P.H. | Meghan G. Theofiles, M.D.   Guest: Margaret E. Long, M.D.   Welcome to our OB/GYN mini-series! “Help me OB/GYN! You’re my only hope”.  Today, we’re going to be talking about nausea and vomiting in pregnancy. We definitely see this in the healthcare setting, outside of the specialty office; and sometimes I wonder, do I know the latest and greatest information abo...

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Ana I. Casanegra, M.D., M.S. Venous thrombosis is an under diagnosed and potentially serious health condition, yet in many cases its preventable and certainly treatable when found.  Its most serious potential complication is embolization, most commonly to the lung. As a medical condition, venous thrombosis has been known for many years. In fact, the...