Host: Denise M. Dupras, M.D., Ph.D. Guest: Aaron S. Mansfield, M.D. Can a simple blood draw diagnose cancer?  Join this episode of Genes & Your Health with Aaron Mansfield, M.D., a Mayo Clinic medical oncologist whose focus is on thoracic malignancies and early therapeutics, as we discuss the science behind non-invasive cancer screening, how cell-free…

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Jason D. Greenwood, M.D., M.S. Artificial intelligence is currently one of the most commonly discussed topics, but how does it relate to the practice of medicine? According to a recent publication in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, “AI has the potential to fundamentally change…

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Jason D. Greenwood, M.D., M.S. Artificial intelligence is currently one of the most commonly discussed topics, but how does it relate to the practice of medicine? According to a recent publication in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, “AI has the potential to fundamentally change…

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Newton B. Neidert, M.D. Varicose veins are quite common and for most, they’re a minor nuisance. However, for some individuals, they have the potential to be much more than a cosmetic health problem. They can lead to a variety of symptoms including skin discoloration, discomfort, extremity swelling and…

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Natalie C. Erbs, M.D. There is abundant research that indicates there are healthcare inequities experienced by transgender individuals. Transgender patients have the same basic health care needs as any patient. However, in addition, they might also have gender-related healthcare needs and concerns. It’s important for us to meet…

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Amanda K. Lorenz, M.D. Giving our patients bad or unexpected news is one of the most difficult, but also one of the most important responsibilities we have as health care clinicians. This is when our patients need us the most and we need to do this with compassion…

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Ali J. Ainsworth, M.D. A successful pregnancy is a complicated process. It involves a combination of precise timing as well as anatomic and physiologic conditions which need to be intact and functioning normally. When pregnancy is unable to be achieved, it can be due to a problem in…

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Robert M. Jacobson, M.D. Immunizations are one of the greatest success stories in modern medicine and it’s estimated that they’ve saved more lives and prevented more disabilities than any other medical intervention. They’re probably responsible, more than any other medical advance in contributing to our increased longevity as…

Host: Joshua D. Luciew, MPAS, P.A.-C. Guest: Brittany A. Strelow, DMSc, P.A.-C., M.S. Air pollution is a pervasive issue that surrounds us every day, with varying degrees of severity depending on our environment. As we go about our daily lives, we unknowingly inhale harmful substances that are present in the air. But what happens when this…

HOST: Andy Herber, P.A.-C. GUEST: Ronald S. Go, M.D. Join our host, Andy J. Herber, P.A.-C., as he discusses the complete blood count (CBC), which is one of the most ordered laboratory tests in the primary care setting. Providers are frequently tasked with evaluating all aspects of the CBC. A keen understanding of this laboratory…