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Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD]
Guest: Elitza S. Theel, Ph.D.
Lyme disease is quite common with more than 400,000 new cases per year in the United States alone. It’s associated with a constellation of typical symptoms, but it can also produce symptoms which are very unusual and vague. As a result, it can mimic a variety of other diseases. An accurate diagnosis of Lyme disease can be challenging, often resulting in a delay or even lack of treatment. In this podcast, we’ll discuss the typical presentation of Lyme disease as well as some of its more unusual presenting symptoms. We’ll also cover how to establish a diagnosis and its current treatment recommendations. Our guest is Elitza S. Theel, Ph.D., a clinical microbiologist from the Mayo Clinic.
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Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD]
Guest: Michael H. Silber, M.B.Ch.B.
Difficulty initiating and maintaining sleep is a common problem for many patients. Over-the-counter sleeping aids are used by many and we commonly get asked for prescription medications to help with their sleep. Unfortunately, the ideal sleeping medication doesn’t exist and many have potentially worrisome adverse effects, some produce daytime somnolence and others may have the potential to produce dependence. Cognitive behavioral therapy is an alternative treatment option to pharmacologic therapy and is safe, can be easily taught, and offers an alternative to the many with chronic insomnia. In this podcast, we’ll discuss this innovative treatment option with sleep expert, Michael H. Silber, M.B.Ch.B., a neurologist at the Mayo Clinic.
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Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD]
Guest: Mansi J. Kanuga, M.D.
Millions of Americans suffer from seasonal allergies causing a variety of symptoms which often force them to stay indoors and limit their activities. Allergic rhinitis carries a significant economic burden accounting for an estimated 2 million lost school days, and 6 million lost workdays per year. Fortunately, there are numerous treatment options available. The topic for today’s podcast is seasonal allergies and our guest is Mansi J. Kanuga, M.D., an allergist at the Mayo Clinic. We’ll discuss how to use the patient’s history to determine the patient’s allergies, when allergy tests are indicated and management of seasonal allergies.
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Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D., [@chutkaMD]
Guest: Timothy I. Morgenthaler, M.D.
It’s estimated that about 30 million people in the U.S. have sleep apnea and most don’t even know they have it. Only 20% of those with sleep apnea have been diagnosed with the condition. Sleep apnea becomes more common with advancing age and is thought to be present in up to 80% of men over the age of 80. With an increased prevalence of obesity in our population, the numbers of those with sleep apnea has increased dramatically. We’re all aware of the daytime drowsiness that is so common in patients who are untreated, but there are other numerous and potentially serious complications that can also occur. In today’s podcast, we’ll discuss the common presenting symptoms of sleep apnea, how to diagnose the condition, and the potential consequences in those who remain untreated. Our guest is Timothy I. Morgenthaler, M.D., a sleep specialist from the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the Mayo Clinic.
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Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D., [@chutkaMD]
Guest: Bradley C. Liebovich, M.D.
Testicular cancer accounts for only around 1% of all cancers in men and is most common in males from age 15 to 35. Around 10,000 new cases are diagnosed per year resulting in about 400 deaths. While testicular cancer is relatively uncommon, other abnormalities occur in the scrotum which are quite common and fortunately, relatively benign. Most of these conditions present as a scrotal mass and can be quite frightening to the patient if they discover them. In today’s podcast, we’ll discuss scrotal masses including testicular cancer with our guest, Bradley C. Liebovich, M.D., from the Department of Urology at the Mayo Clinic.
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Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD]
Guest: Eric J. Olson, M.D.
It’s estimated that about 30 million people in the U.S. have sleep apnea and the worldwide prevalence is approaching 1 billion. The traditional treatment is continuous positive airway pressure or CPAP which is quite effective and used to enhance ventilation. Unfortunately, there are a significant number of patients with sleep apnea who can’t tolerate CPAP. This may result in an untreated patient, increasing their risks to a variety of potentially serious complications. How do we manage the CPAP-intolerant patient? What else is available for the patient with sleep apnea? Which patients are candidates for these alternative treatments and how effective are they? In this podcast, we’ll discuss these questions and more with our guest, sleep expert Eric J. Olson, M.D., from the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care at the Mayo Clinic.
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Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD]
Guest: Michael H. Silber, M.B., Ch.B.
Depending on the patient, a complaint of feeling tired, fatigued or sleepy may all mean the same thing. In others they may not feel that sleepiness is the same as fatigue or tiredness. Once we sort out what the patient is actually describing, how do we evaluate the sleepy patient? How much sleep do we need per night and what’s an inadequate amount of sleep? How do we evaluate the quality of a patient’s sleep and what role does age play in the evaluation of a patient’s sleep? These are questions we’ll discuss with our guest for this podcast, Michael H. Silber, M.B., Ch.B., a neurologist and sleep expert at the Mayo Clinic.
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Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD]
Guest: Michael D. Leise, M.D.
The liver is the second-most transplanted organ; nearly 10,000 patients received a liver transplant in 2021. The major factor, which has limited the transplants performed, has been the availability of the donated organs and some patients have waited several years before an acceptable organ becomes available. Transplants can be performed for a variety of end-stage liver diseases, usually giving patients years of additional life. Who’s a candidate for a liver transplant and what criteria for selection are required? Our topic for this podcast is “Liver Transplant Selection Criteria” and we’ll discuss this topic with our guest, Michael D. Leise, M.D., from the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the Mayo Clinic.
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Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD]
Guest: Samy M. Riad, M.D.
Kidney transplants are quite common; over 20,000 transplants will have been performed by the end of 2022 and there are currently just under 90,000 individuals on the national transplant waiting list. They’ve been remarkably successful in giving patients with renal failure an improved quality of life. However, patients who have had kidney transplants have unique medical needs. Since most transplant patients will return to their primary care providers for the majority of their ongoing care, what important information do we need to successfully care for these patients? What unique medical needs do they have? And what potential health problems are more commonly seen in transplant patients? In this podcast, our guest, Samy M. Riad, M.D., a nephrologist at the Mayo Clinic will answer these questions and more as we discuss the management of the post-renal transplant patient.
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Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD]
Guest: Scott M. Cheney, M.D.
Except for skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common malignancy in males. 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime, most over the age of 65. If diagnosed early, treatment is quite effective and results in a very favorable survival rate. Several very effective treatment options are now available for patients. In this podcast, we’ll discuss the various treatments and what patients can expect following each option. We’ll review how a post-prostate cancer patient should be followed by their primary care provider and when there might be reason for concern of a recurrence. The guest for this podcast is Scott M. Cheney, M.D., a urologist from the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona.
This episode is brought to you by: Astellas Oncology | https://astellasoncology.com/
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