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…

HOST: Andy Herber, P.A.-C. GUEST: Mira T. Keddis, M.D. Join our host, Andy J. Herber, P.A.-C. to take a deeper look at hypercalcemia and hypocalcemia. This podcast will do a review of the management of calcium disorders with guest,  Mira T. Keddis, M.D. Mayo Clinic Talks: Lab Medicine Edition | Mayo Clinic School of Continuous…

HOST: Andy Herber, P.A.-C. GUEST: Mira T. Keddis, M.D. Join our host, Andy J. Herber, P.A.-C., as he explores potassium disorders that are commonly encountered by Primary Care Providers. High and Low potassium if not appropriately managed can lead to lethal complications. This episode provides a discussion about the workup and management of Hyperkalemia and…

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Kelly Pennington, M.D. Guest: Sahar Saddoughi, M.D., Ph.D. The lung is one of the most common organs transplanted, trailing transplants of kidney, liver, and heart, with over 2600 performed in 2022. Lung transplantation may involve transplanting either one or both lungs, and occasionally performed together with a heart…

HOST: Andy Herber, P.A.-C. GUEST: Mira T. Keddis, M.D. Join our host, Andy J. Herber, P.A.-C., as he explores Hyponatremia and Hypernatremia; common findings in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Sodium disorders are associated with an increased morbidity and mortality for patients. Guest, Mira T. Keddis, M.D. , renown Mayo Clinic Nephrologist, joins the…

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Drew N. Rosenbaum, M.D. The first heart transplant patient survived only 18 days as the early attempts of heart transplantation were plagued by immune rejection of the transplanted organ. Today, thanks to the many advances in organ transplantation, heart transplant patients typically lead productive lives for years. 75%…

HOST – Dawn Marie R. Davis, M.D. GUEST – Jennifer Vencill, PhD, LP Sexual health during menopause is often a forgotten topic for female patients. Dr. Jennifer Vencill joins the podcast to discuss common sexual health concerns normal, what to expect, and how to seek assistance for patients in terms of sexual health during menopause…

HOST – Dawn Marie R. Davis, M.D. GUEST – Carol Kuhle, DO, MPH Guest, Dr. Carol Kuhle, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of hormones, hormone regulation, sexual health and hormone driven cancers. The needs of women with cancer and cancer survivors are often overlooked when it comes to the effect of hormones and…

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Zelalem Temesgen, M.D. It’s thought that a variant of tuberculosis originated in East Africa around 3 million years ago with the current strain of Mycobacterium tuberculosis dating back at least 20,000 years. Although easily spread from one person to another, not everyone infected develops active disease. The management…

HOST – Dawn Marie R. Davis, M.D. GUEST – Hannah C. Nordhues, M.D. GUEST – Amber Klindworth, P.A.-C. Menopause symptoms for women not only have a personal impact on the individual, but also a public health impact. Studies have shown an annual economic impact of 1.8 billion dollars in lost workdays and 25 billion dollars…