Guest: Matthew J. Ferber, Ph.D. Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Over the past decade or so, we’ve learned a great deal about the human genome, and this has allowed us to determine which medical conditions our patients are at an increased risk of developing and which medications may be best suited for their medical…

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@chutkaMD) https://twitter.com/ChutkaMD Guest: Kurt A. Kennel, M.D. Hip fractures have had a major impact on our healthcare system with an economic burden estimated to be over $20 billion per year. Due to the increasing age of our population, they’ll have an even greater impact in the future. In addition to…

Guest: Pritish K. Tosh, M.D. (@DrPritishTosh) Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@chutkaMD) The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the vulnerability of the medical product supply chain and its impact on providing optimal healthcare. The spread of the disease was accompanied by not only shortages of personal protective equipment but also medications and many other products we depend…

Guest: John B. Kisiel, M.D. (@DrJohnKisiel) Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@chutkaMD) Colon polyps are relatively common in our population and, in most cases, are relatively easily found and removed, thereby reducing one’s risk of developing colorectal cancer. What are the various types of colon polyps and which polyps have a greater tendency to become…

Host: Denise M. Dupras, M.D., Ph.D. Guest: Andres J. Acosta, M.D., Ph.D. (@dr_aac) The obesity epidemic continues to escalate in the United States and obesity rates are increasing around the world. It is estimated that by 2030, 50% of adults and 25% of children worldwide will be obese. Patients are the interaction of their genetics…

Guest: Elizabeth (Ebbie) A. Stewart, M.D. Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Uterine fibroids are the most common tumor of the female reproductive tract and women who are approaching menopause are at greatest risk for having them. In most cases, they don’t produce symptoms and only a minority of women require treatment. The topic for this…

Guest:   Alexandre Gaspar Maia, Ph.D. (@gasparma1a) Host: Denise M. Dupras, M.D., Ph.D. Epigenomics is a fascinating field in which researchers chart the locations and understand the functions of all chemical tags that mark the genome. The epigenome is the first boundary from the exterior world to our DNA sequence, and it can change dramatically. This…

Host: Edward R. Laskowski, M.D Guest: Anthony A. Stans, M.D. The evaluation and treatment of scoliosis is an area that has created some controversy over the years.  Should we be screening kids in school?  When do we brace kids with scoliosis?  And what are the indications for surgery? To help us answer these questions and…

Guest: Bradley F. Boeve, M.D. Host: Denise M. Dupras, M.D., Ph.D. Family history is so important in deciphering genetic causes for neurodegenerative disorders. As we study polygenetic situations, we are learning that often it is not just one gene, but the contribution of multiple genes that lead to the presentation of a patient with cognitive…

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. @chutkaMD Guest: Jason C. Sluzevich, M.D. Psoriasis is a somewhat atypical dermatologic condition which can come and go over time. In many, there may be seasonal effects and in some, psoriasis can have an associated arthritis. It has a characteristic distribution and while it has no cure, there are a…