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Mayo Clinic Talks
Mayo Clinic · Health
Timely consultations relevant for family medicine, primary care, and general internal medicine topics for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and residents. Learn more about our Podcast: https://ce.mayo.edu/online-education/content/mayo-clinic-podcasts Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter…
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Hearing Loss and Cochlear Implants
Guests: Jim Dornhoffer, M.D. & Matthew Carlson, M.D., M.B.A. Hearing loss can affect individuals of all ages and significantly impair their quality of life. This can result in difficulties with communication, social isolation and possibly even cognitive decline. Unfortunately, many patients with hearing loss are…
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Pediatric Transplant: Liver
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Samar Ibrahim, M.B.Ch.B. Primary care clinicians may never encounter a child needing a liver transplant, however when it happens, they play a vital role in the journey for the child, including early recognition of the signs of hepatic failure, timely referral to a hepatologist and…
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Post Graduate Fellowship for NPs and PAs: Building Clinical Excellence and Leadership Readiness
Host: Andy Herber, P.A.-C. Guests: Victoria Clemens, P.A.-C.; Casey Fazer-Posorske, PA-C; Emily Olson, C.N.P., D.N.P.; Alec Williams, C.N.P., D.N.P. As healthcare becomes increasingly specialized and complex, organizations face growing demands for patient access, workforce sustainability, and high-quality care. Nurse…
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Strabismus: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Erick Bothun, M.D. Normally, our eyes work together, providing us with one single image and providing accurate depth perception. However, when there’s misalignment of the eyes and they don’t point in the same direction, that’s known as strabismus. It’s much more than a cosmetic…
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Sinus Disease and Allergies
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guests: Erin O’Brien, M.D. & Rohit Divekar, M.B.B.S Patients frequently come to primary care with symptoms of nasal congestion, facial pressure, post-nasal drainage and recurrent sinus infections and they often believe their symptoms should be treated with an antibiotic. Determining the…
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An Update on Glaucoma
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Cheryl L. Khanna, M.D. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide and is characterized by progressive optic nerve damage often but not always associated with elevated intraocular pressure. When vision loss occurs, it begins insidiously and progresses silently. Many…
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Focused Shockwave Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Joshua M. Romero, M.D. Tendon disorders can be difficult to manage, and patients often suffer with chronic symptoms. Traditional treatments such as physical therapy, braces, and steroid injections have shown to be of limited benefit. There’s another treatment option for chronic…
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NP/PA Edition: Onboarding, Orientation, and the First 24 Months: What Retains High-Performing NPs and PAs
Host: Andy Herber, P.A.-C. Guests: Jennifer Bold, D.N.P., APRN, C.N.P.; Michelle Booth-Kowalczyk, APRN, C.N.P.; John Weimer, PA-C; Alec Williams, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P.; As healthcare grows increasingly complex, the success of newly hired nurse practitioners and physician assistants depends not only on their…
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Pulmonary Embolism
Host: Darryl S. Chukta, M.D. Guest: Robert D. McBane, M.D. At times, pulmonary embolism can be very challenging to diagnose. While some patients have a very dramatic presentation, others may have very subtle, non-specific symptoms. Establishing a diagnosis quickly is important as a delayed or missed diagnosis can lead…
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Innovations and New Options for Cataract Surgery
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Ruti Sella Svetlit, M.D. Cataracts are one of the leading causes of vision impairment, especially among older adults. While cataract surgery has been available for many decades, it has evolved significantly over the last several years. Patients now have multiple lens options which…
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Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Stephanie L. Grach, M.D., M.S. Chronic fatigue syndrome is now known as myalgic encephalomyelitis. Despite this change in terminology, there’s still a great deal that’s not known regarding this health problem. Clinical manifestations can include severe, persistent fatigue, often…
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Pediatric Neck Masses
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Josh P. Wiedermann, M.D. Neck masses in children are commonly seen in a primary care practice. Fortunately, most are benign, although serious causes, including malignancy, always remain a possibility. Based on medical history, physical examination, and occasionally imaging studies…
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Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Karthik Ravi, M.D. Eosinophilic Esophagitis is often misdiagnosed or undiagnosed in primary care settings, yet it’s a common cause of esophageal symptoms. It’s commonly mistaken for the more common gastroesophageal reflux disease as it can present with symptoms of reflux and…
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Psoriasis
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Dawn Davis, M.D. Psoriasis is a health condition commonly seen in primary care but one which has evolved significantly in both how we understand the disease as well as how it’s managed. At one time, psoriasis was considered primarily a skin disorder; however, we now know it’s part…
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Acne and Rosacea
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Dawn Davis, M.D. Acne and rosacea are two very common skin conditions seen in primary care, yet at times both the diagnosis and management can be challenging. While acne most commonly develops in adolescence, it can present in adulthood. Rosacea is often misdiagnosed or at times…
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Skull Base Tumors
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guests: Jake Eide, M.D. & Rijul Kshirsagar, M.D. Skull base tumors are not commonly seen in a primary care practice, yet it’s important for us to recognize them when they do present. These tumors can be either benign or malignant, however because of their proximity to important structures…
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Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Syndrome
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Regis Fernandes, M.D. We’ve known for some time that patients who have hypertension and diabetes are at increased risk for developing subsequent cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease. It’s now being thought that these health problems are related and interconnected…
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Common Pickleball Injuries
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Joshua M. Romero, M.D. Pickleball has become one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S., especially among older adults. This rapid rise in popularity has also resulted in a significant number and variety of sports-related injuries. It’s important for primary care clinicians to…
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Vector-Borne Illnesses
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Stacey Rizza, M.D. Although vector-borne illnesses can be acquired by travel to distant parts of the world, some can be acquired here in the U.S. As a result, these infections become pertinent to primary care clinicians as they can produce serious complications. When should we…
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Update on Lyme Disease
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Stacey Rizza, M.D. Lyme Disease is a tick-borne illness commonly seen in various parts of the country. Despite its common occurrence in the primary care practice, it’s associated with confusion and controversy. From the presenting symptoms, occasional ambiguous serologic results, to…
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Ebola Virus
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Stacey Rizza, M.D. We’ve now had our second outbreak of a potentially deadly infectious disease. Hantavirus has been diagnosed in several individuals and most recently just under 100 cases of Ebola Virus have been confirmed along with several hundred suspected cases. Ebola virus is…
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Addiction Care & Empowering the Non-Specialist
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Benjamin Lai, M.D. Substance use disorders are chronic and often relapsing conditions associated with compulsive substance use. They result from a complex interaction of chemistry within the brain, often combined with genetic and environmental issues. Common substances involve…
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Fibromyalgia
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Michael Mueller, M.D. Fibromyalgia is a chronic health problem commonly seen in a primary care setting. It can be challenging to diagnose and even more so to manage. It can have a devastating effect on a patient’s lifestyle, and patients will commonly go from provider to provider…
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Bladder Cancer
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D Guest: Mark D. Tyson, III, M.D., M.P.H. Bladder cancer is one of the most common malignancies worldwide, and primary care clinicians are often the first to evaluate patients with bladder cancer. The symptoms are usually subtle and may include either gross or microscopic hematuria. The…
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Hantavirus
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Stacey Rizza, M.D. Hantavirus has been in the news lately. Although it’s rare, it can cause serious disease which can be life-threatening. Early symptoms are similar to other common viral infections including fever, myalgias, headache, and fatigue. As a result, the ability to…
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Update on Celiac Disease
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Joseph Murray, M.D. Celiac Disease affects approximately 1% of the population worldwide and can present at any age, frequently with very subtle, atypical or at times entirely non-GI symptoms. The presentation can be extremely diverse and may involve a variety of organ systems. If…
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Lupus Today: Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Uma Thanarajasingham, M.D., Ph.D. Systemic lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease with a variety of immunologic and laboratory abnormalities. It has numerous clinical manifestations potentially involving multiple organs. It’s known as the great imitator because it can mimic a variety…
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Pediatric Transplant: Kidney
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Carl H. Cramer, III, M.D. Kidney transplantation has significantly improved the outlook for children with end-stage renal failure. The journey these children follow to transplantation starts in primary care with the recognition of chronic kidney disease, timely referral to…
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Pediatric Transplant: Heart
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Rebecca Ameduri, M.D. Most primary care clinicians see very few children with advanced heart failure or complicated congenital heart disease. However, when they are a part of our practice, they require timely referral and coordination with other medical specialties, as well as…
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Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s Disease
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Lauren Jackson, M.D. Deep brain stimulation is an established management option for Parkinson’s Disease. It’s a neurosurgical procedure in which thin electrodes are implanted into various areas of the brain and then connected to a pulse generator that produces electrical stimulation…
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