Mayo Clinic Talks

Host: Darryl S. Chutka. M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Ashima Makol, M.B.B.S. Guest: Matthew J. Koster, M.D. Rheumatologic problems are some of the most common health conditions we see as primary care professionals. In many cases, taking months and sometimes years to properly diagnose, rheumatologic conditions can become frustrating for both the provider and the patient. There are a variety of new tests...

Host: Darryl S. Chutka. M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Lynne S. Peterson, M.D. Guest: Clement J. Michet JR, M.D. Rheumatologic problems are some of the most common health conditions we see as primary care professionals. In many cases, taking months and sometimes years to properly diagnose, rheumatologic conditions can become frustrating for both the provider and the patient. There are a variety of new te...

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD]   Guest: Robert Scales, Ph. D., M.S. As we bid farewell to the year 2023 and embrace the possibilities for 2024, what better time to refocus on both us and our patient’s well-being? In today's episode, we’re going to revisit an episode from Season One, “Exercise is Medicine: Adding Years to Life and Life to Years”. During the annual intersection of the new...

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guests: Catherine Njathi-Ori, M.D. | Erin O'Brien, M.D. | Nafisseh Warner, M.D. Today we’re excited to bring back a special lecture by popular demand from Season 1 of Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast. Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd .

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D., [@chutkaMD] Guest: Ericka E. Tung, M.D., M.P.H. If we see older patients, we commonly see Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias in our practice. At times, the presenting symptoms can be quite subtle and it’s not uncommon for the diagnosis to take several years to establish. Very often, any early symptoms which are noticed are attributed to the aging process. Althoug...

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D., [@chutkaMD] Guest: Tisha N. Lunsford, M.D. Functional bowel disorders are very common, most often tend to affect those under the age of 50 and can cause symptoms ranging from a mild inconvenience to severe debilitation. Symptoms can vary significantly from patient to patient and the treatment varies with the predominant symptoms. While the exact cause isn’t known, the...

Hosts: Sanj Kakar, M.D., @sanjkakar | Dawn R. Davis, M.D. Guests: Brian T. Carlsen, M.D.| Sharonne N. Hayes, M.D. Health care professionals often struggle with personal well-being due to career demands. There are simple and straightforward ways to improve well-being despite a demanding profession. We welcome you to learn from two Mayo Clinic physicians who share their personal journeys and suggest...

Hosts: Sanj Kakar, M.D., @sanjkakar | Dawn R. Davis, M.D. Guests: Donald D. Hensrud, M.D., M.S.| Shanda Blackmon, M.D., M.P.H. | Colin P. West, M.D., Ph. D. Well-being is a timely and important topic for patients and health care professionals alike. Physicians and allied health staff must take care of themselves to optimally serve others. We welcome you to learn about health care professional well...

Host: Denise M. Dupras, M.D., Ph. D. Guest: Victor E. Ortega, M.D., Ph. D. Common respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often present differently in individuals.  What is the genetic basis for this difference and how can we use knowledge of genetic factors to support patient care? Additionally, the implications of applying genetics across diverse popu...

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D., [@chutkaMD] Guest: Christy L. Hunt, D.O. Pain management is a combination of science and art. We have a variety of treatment options to choose from however some have significant potential for harm and some the potential to be abused and carry the risk of dependence. We need to choose our treatments carefully, based on the type of pain we are treating as well as other...

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Matthew P. Abdel, M.D. Arthritis of the hip or knee is a common cause of pain and disability. It can cause significant limitations in mobility and a reduced quality of life. Hip and knee replacements have the potential to change all that. They’re safe, have a high success rate and can allow the patient to get back to a healthy, active lifestyle. Who’...

Host: Denise M. Dupras, M.D., Ph. D. Guest: Kullo, Iftikhar J., M.D. While genetic conditions and risk for disease have traditionally been focused on monogenetic causes, it is now recognized that multiple genetic changes are often involved in risk for disease. What conditions are polygenetic and what should we be looking for to help identify these risks for our patients? Find out more in the lates...

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D., [@chutkaMD] Guest: Mohit Chauhan, M.B.B.S. Attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has the potential to impact and impair multiple aspects of life, including underachievement in education, difficulty with employment and challenging social relationships. ADHD has long been felt to be a disorder of childhood that gradually diminishes as one approaches adulthoo...

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Krystin A. Hidden, M.D. Guest: Jad Sfeir, M.D., M.S. Osteoporosis is responsible for approximately two million fractures per year. It’s estimated that 50% of all women and 25% of all men over age 50 will suffer an osteoporosis-related fracture.  Bone fractures, especially of the spine and hip are the most serious complications of osteoporosis. While...

Host: Denise M. Dupras, M.D., Ph. D. Guest: Wayne Nicholson, M.D., Pharm. D. Guest: Eric T. T. Matey, Pharm. D., R.Ph. Do you know the correlation between pharmacogenomics (PGx), or the interaction between a patient’s genes and their response to medications, and pain management? How could you incorporate PGx into your pain management toolbox? And how can you use PGx to help inform appropriate medi...

Host: Joshua D. Luciew, MPAS, PA-C Guest: Cesar A. Gonzalez, Ph. D., L.P. Guest: Maryam Mahmood, M.B., Ch. B. As primary care providers, we are charged with ensuring our patients are healthy.  According to the World Health Organization, “health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”  However, sometimes our patients will n...

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Kurt A. Kennel, M.D. According to the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation, over 50 million Americans have osteoporosis. Up to one in two women and one in four men will experience a bone fracture due to the disease. Osteoporosis is a common cause of hip, wrist and vertebral fractures and can result in significant complications including chronic pa...

Host: Denise M. Dupras, M.D., Ph. D. Guest: Jennifer L. Kemppainen, M.S., CGC With increased availability and accessibility of genetic testing, genetic counselors are playing a critical role in helping patients understand family and medical histories and genetic indications and conditions that may impact them or their loved ones. How do genetic counselors help patients to feel comfortable and unde...

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guests: Stephen Kopecky, M.D. Guest: Tara Schmidt, M. ED, RDN, LD It’s a well-accepted fact that diet plays a significant role in the development as well as prevention of cardiovascular disease, a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the U.S. The typical U.S. diet results in a predisposition to obesity, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia; all risk factor...

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Jad Sfeir, M.D., M.S. 80% of those with osteoporosis are women and many have no idea they have it. While a variety of bone fractures can result from osteoporosis, hip fractures are the most serious complication. They represent a significant economic burden and often result in major changes to an individual’s lifestyle. The good news is osteoporosis c...

Host: Denise M. Dupras, M.D., Ph. D. Guest: Karen Meagher, Ph. D. In today’s world, primary care physicians have a variety of genetic and genomic testing available for patients. But what ethical considerations should be kept in mind during patient visits to ensure the needs of the patient always come first? Find out in this episode of Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine’s Genes & Yo...

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D., [@chutkaMD] Guest: Sumedh S. Hoskote, M.B.B.S. A patient with an unexplained cough is commonly seen in an outpatient primary care practice. While there are several potential causes, fortunately, most are relatively benign. However, determining the cause can be challenging and its best to use an organized approach in the evaluation. Using the patient’s history, chest i...

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Daniel L. Hurley, M.D. Calcium and vitamin D are essential in building healthy bone; they’re especially important early in life as our bone mineral density increases. Yet many individuals are not receiving adequate amounts of calcium or vitamin D. What are the most common dietary sources of calcium? Is dietary calcium superior to calcium supplements?...

Host: Denise M. Dupras, M.D., Ph. D. Guest: Richard Presutti, D.O. With the rapid changing field of genetic testing, a common question we receive from primary care providers is, “where do I start”? Well, it’s all in the family… history, that is. During this episode of Genes & Your Health, learn more about the importance of family history, what it can tell us, and different criteria to look for...

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Daniel L. Hurley, M.D. We now have a variety of pharmacologic options for treating osteoporosis which are effective in increasing bone density, but more importantly decreasing the risk of fractures. However, rather than treating osteoporosis, what advice can we give our patients that will help prevent loss of bone mass and hopefully prevent osteoporo...