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Host: Darryl S. Chutka. M.D.; [@chutkaMD]
Guest: Alicia M. Hinze, M.D., M.H.S.
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 available to help us establish a diagnosis, as well as multiple new and effective treatment options. This episode is part of a seven-episode mini-series on Mayo Clinic Talks dedicated to rheumatologic health problems to aid in the recognition, diagnosis, and treatment for your patients. Please find these episodes where you listen to podcasts or on ce.mayo.edu.
Sjogren’s is an autoimmune disorder that has a somewhat unusual presentation. In addition to arthralgias, patients often develop a dry mouth and dry eyes and symptoms can vary from person to person. It also commonly mimics other medical conditions, and this may account for its typically delayed diagnosis. Like most other autoimmune diseases, the exact cause isn’t known, but Sjogren’s is treatable. In this podcast, we’ll review the presentation of Sjogren’s, how to establish a diagnosis and how patients with the condition should be managed. Our guest is Alicia M. Hinze, M.D., M.H.S., from the Division of Rheumatology at the Mayo Clinic.
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Host: Darryl S. Chutka. M.D. [@chutkaMD]
Guest: Justin E. Juskewitch, M.D., Ph.D.
January is National Blood Donor Month | Here are a few interesting facts regarding blood donations:
Over 4.5 million American lives are saved each year by blood transfusion and approximately 40,000 units of donated blood are used each day in the U.S. A single individual involved in a motor vehicle accident can easily require over 100 units of blood. We each have about 10 units of blood in our body and each donation represents about one unit. Surprisingly, only 38% of the population is eligible to donate blood and of these eligible individuals, only 5%, actually donate. The topic for this podcast is “Blood Donation and How it Relates to Primary Care” and my guest is Justin E. Juskewitch, M.D., Ph.D., from Transfusion Medicine at the Mayo Clinic.
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Host: Darryl S. Chutka. M.D.; [@chutkaMD]
Guest: Vanessa L. Kronzer, 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 available to help us establish a diagnosis, as well as multiple new and effective treatment options. This episode is part of a seven-episode mini-series on Mayo Clinic Talks dedicated to rheumatologic health problems to aid in the recognition, diagnosis, and treatment for your patients. Please find these episodes where you listen to podcasts or on ce.mayo.edu.
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory, autoimmune disorder. While it typically results in a symmetric and erosive arthritis, many patients have an atypical presentation and up to 40% of those with rheumatoid arthritis have extra-articular manifestations. It tends to be progressive over years and can be quite debilitating. Fortunately, there are some new treatments available which have given our patients hope of a remission from this disease. This podcast will explore rheumatoid arthritis and we’ll discuss its clinical manifestations, how to establish a diagnosis and its management. Our guest is Vanessa L. Kronzer, M.D., from the Division of Rheumatology at the Mayo Clinic.
Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd. Learn more about our Rheumatology Edition here: https://ce.mayo.edu/content/mayo-clinic-talks-rheumatology-edition
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D., @ChutkaMD
Guest: Evelyn A. Reynolds, M.D.
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month | Cervical cancer is the fourth most common malignancy in women worldwide, although the number of new cases in the U.S. has been declining. The vast majority of cervical cancers are caused by infection with the Human Papilloma Virus. Due to a combination of HPV immunization and early detection with cervical cancer screening, advanced cases are becoming much less common and when detected early, cervical cancer is one of the more treatable malignancies. Although cervical cancer screening is relatively easy to perform, the guidelines for performing the test have become more complicated. In this podcast, we’ll discuss cervical cancer screening with my guest Evelyn A. Reynolds, M.D., from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Mayo Clinic. I’ll be asking her when to start screening, how often patients should be screened, when we can stop screening and more.
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Host: Darryl S. Chutka. M.D.; [@chutkaMD]
Guest: Ali A. Duarte Garcia, 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 available to help us establish a diagnosis, as well as multiple new and effective treatment options. This episode is part of a seven-episode mini-series on Mayo Clinic Talks dedicated to rheumatologic health problems to aid in the recognition, diagnosis, and treatment for your patients. Please find these episodes where you listen to podcasts or on ce.mayo.edu.
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic systemic autoimmune disease with a variety of immunological and laboratory abnormalities, as well as numerous clinical manifestations. It can affect almost every organ and has the potential to cause severe organ damage. Most patients experience flares of the disease alternating with periods of remission. Lupus is much more common in women than men and there are significant geographical and ethnic differences in the incidence and eventual outcome of the disease. It’s known as the great imitator because it can mimic a variety of other diseases and it’s not uncommon for patients to have symptoms for over 5 years, before a diagnosis of lupus is established. The topic for this podcast is systemic lupus and our guest is Ali A. Duarte Garcia, M.D., a rheumatologist from the Mayo Clinic.
Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd. Learn more about our Rheumatology Edition here: https://ce.mayo.edu/content/mayo-clinic-talks-rheumatology-edition
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 available to help us establish a diagnosis, as well as multiple new and effective treatment options. This episode is part of a seven-episode mini-series on Mayo Clinic Talks dedicated to rheumatologic health problems to aid in the recognition, diagnosis, and treatment for your patients. Please find these episodes where you listen to podcasts or on ce.mayo.edu.
We have multiple laboratory tests available to help us diagnose rheumatologic conditions; rheumatoid factor, ANA, ESR, CRP and more. It’s gotten quite confusing trying to decide which tests to order when we suspect a specific rheumatologic problem. When are these tests helpful? How specific are these tests for the condition we’re trying to diagnose and what does it mean when we have a positive but low titer test in an asymptomatic patient? In today’s podcast, we’ll answer these questions and more with our guests, Ashima Makol, M.B.B.S., and Matthew J. Koster, M.D., both from the Division of Rheumatology at the Mayo Clinic.
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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 tests available to help us establish a diagnosis, as well as multiple new and effective treatment options. This episode is the first of a seven-episode mini-series on Mayo Clinic Talks dedicated to rheumatologic health problems to aid in the recognition, diagnosis, and treatment for your patients. Please stayed tuned in future weeks for the next six episodes!
Gout is the most common inflammatory arthritis and is a result of the deposition of monosodium urate crystals in and around the joints. It’s typically a mono-articular arthritis and is more common in men. Many patients who have had an acute attack of gout say it’s the worst pain they have ever experienced. Management consists of both treating acute episodes as well as preventing future attacks. The topic of this podcast is “What Everyone Should Know About Gout” and our guests include Lynne S. Peterson, M.D., and Clement J. Michet JR, M.D., both rheumatologists from the Mayo Clinic. We’ll discuss the pathophysiology of gout, its typical presentation, how to establish a diagnosis and management tips.
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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 year and new exercise routines, this is a very fitting topic!
Let’s take a listen to how exercise can truly play a role in our overall health and well-being from our featured guest speaker, Robert Scales, Ph.D., M.S.
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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.
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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. Although we don’t have very effective options for treating dementia, it’s still important to diagnose the condition as early as possible. In this podcast, we’ll be discussing “Assessing the Older Patient with New Cognitive Symptoms.” We’ll review the usefulness of a mental status exam, recommended lab tests, whether a brain imaging study is indicated and more with our guest, Ericka E. Tung, M.D., M.P.H., an internist, and geriatrician from the Division of Community Internal Medicine at the Mayo Clinic.
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