Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Daniel L. Hurley, M.D. Calcium and vitamin D are essential in building healthy bone; they’re especially important early in life as our bone mineral density increases. Yet many individuals are not receiving adequate amounts of calcium or vitamin D. What are the most common dietary sources of calcium?…

Host: Denise M. Dupras, M.D., Ph.D. Guest: Richard Presutti, D.O. With the rapid changing field of genetic testing, a common question we receive from primary care providers is, “where do I start”? Well, it’s all in the family… history, that is. During this episode of Genes & Your Health, learn more about the importance of…

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Daniel L. Hurley, M.D. We now have a variety of pharmacologic options for treating osteoporosis which are effective in increasing bone density, but more importantly decreasing the risk of fractures. However, rather than treating osteoporosis, what advice can we give our patients that will help prevent loss of…

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Rekha Mankad, M.D. Mitral valve disorders are extremely common, one of the most common is mitral valve prolapse. The majority of these patients live their life without symptoms, but some go on to develop significant mitral regurgitation or less likely, mitral stenosis. How can we recognize mitral valve…

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Rekha Mankad, M.D. It’s estimated that between 2% and 3% of the population has some form of valvular heart disease and this increases with age. Most of these patients are initially cared for by primary care providers. Most valvular disease deaths are due to disease of the aortic…

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Siobhan Pittock, M.B., B. Ch Thyroid hormone plays an important role in metabolism of adults. It plays an even more important role in children. Undiagnosed hypothyroidism in children not only impairs metabolism but can result in stunted physical growth and impaired cognitive development. Congenital hypothyroidism is one of…

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Philip R. Fischer, M.D. Among adolescents, complaints regarding fatigue are relatively common and it’s been assumed to be associated with the hormonal changes of puberty, the various social conflicts common in adolescence and a variety of educational expectations. At times, fatigue becomes chronic and may be accompanied by…

Host: Sanj Kakar, M.D. @sanjkakar  Guest: Neha P. Raukar, M.D., M.S We’ve all been experiencing the intense heat and humidity, and did you know that this past July was one of the hottest months on record. Exposure to heat poses a major threat to high-risk populations by substantially contributing to increased morbidity and mortality. Our…

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Sahil Khanna, M.B.B.S., M.S. It’s estimated that C. difficile causes about a half million infections each year in the U.S. and 1 in 6 of those will have a recurrence within a couple months. Although C. difficile typically occurs following the use of antibiotics, it can also be…

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Katherine A. Zeratsky, R.D.N., L.D. Chronic disease is creating a tremendous financial impact on our healthcare system. Cardiovascular disease alone accounts for approximately 18 million deaths globally, annually. Most often, we think of pharmacologic therapy in managing chronic disease, yet there’s good evidence that shows adults who eat…