Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Nahid Punjani, M.D., M.P.H Testosterone has a variety of health benefits. It helps maintain bone density, muscle mass, red blood cell production and sexual function. Testosterone levels in men tend to peak between age 30 to 40 then gradually decline and it’s not unusual to find low testosterone…

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Amy S. Oxentenko, M.D. It’s estimated that less than 1/3 of individuals with celiac disease have been properly diagnosed. When those with celiac disease ingest gluten, an immune response develops which attacks the small intestine leading to inadequate absorption of nutrients. If left untreated, celiac disease can lead…

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guests: Robin M. Lloyd, M.D., & Michael Silber, M.B. Ch.B. In most people, sleep is a peaceful activity. Dreaming is a normal component of our sleep and represents activity of the brain at a time the rest of our body is inactive. However, for some individuals sleep is not…

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. @ChutkaMD Guest: Gerald W. Volcheck, M.D. Food allergy is an immune reaction that develops following ingestion of sometimes even a very small amount of the offending food product. It’s thought to occur in up to 4% of adults and is not to be confused with a food intolerance, which is…

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Michael Silber, M.B. Ch.B. It’s estimated that up to 10% of the U.S. population has restless leg syndrome, with most patients middle aged or older. Since it tends to occur in the latter part of the day, it commonly interferes with an individual’s ability to sleep and is…

Hosts: Dawn Marie R. Davis, M.D. and Sanjeev (Sanj) Kakar, M.D. Guest: Erin K. O’Brien, M.D. Guest: Bobbi S. Pritt, M.D. Guest: Sandhya Pruthi, M.D. Our society is changing with women assuming more prominent roles. We have a female Vice President and recent books by Sheryl Sandberg (Lean In) and Michelle Obama (The Light We…

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Bhanuprakash (Bhanu) Kolla, M.D. A common question we get from patients is “What can you give me to help me sleep?”. Explaining how our sleep changes with age; becoming less efficient, more fragmented with multiple reasons for nighttime awakenings is met with understanding from the patient but is…

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…

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…

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…