Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD) Guest: Julie A. Khoury, M.D. Peripheral neuropathy is a relatively common neurologic condition we frequently see in primary care. Some patients may describe the symptoms as paresthesias and they represent a minor nuisance, however others may have very painful dysesthesias. Since some peripheral neuropathies are reversible, we need to…

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD) Guest: Ivan E. Porter, II M.D. Kidney stones are quite common and represent one of the most common disorders of the urinary system. When symptomatic, stones are relatively easy to diagnose as they tend to cause a very characteristic clinical presentation. While most stones will pass through the urinary…

Guest: Sandra J. Taler, M.D. Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD) It’s estimated that over 70% of those 65 and older have hypertension and there’s good evidence to show that less than half of these elderly individuals are adequately controlled. While there are many similarities between hypertension in the elderly and the general population, there…

Host: Sanjeev (Sanj) Kakar, M.D. (sanjkakar) Guest: William W. Cross, III, M.D. (@WilliamCross3MD) Did you know the lifetime prevalence of generalized low back pain is estimated at 60% to 70% in industrialized countries? Often overlooked, the sacroiliac or SI joint can cause approximately one third of these cases. How do you determine the difference between the two? In this…

To claim credit for this episode, visit Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast: Headache Edition – Online CME Course. Guest: Mark A. Whealy, M.D. Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD) Headache disorders are extremely common, and patients frequently seek our help in the outpatient setting regarding management of their headaches. On occasion, they may present to the emergency…

Guest: Tatnai L. Burnett, M.D. Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD) Endometriosis affects approximately one in ten women during their reproductive age and can result in chronic abdominal symptoms, including pelvic pain and at times infertility. It can produce a variety of vague symptoms which commonly causes a delay in establishing a diagnosis. Since women…

To claim credit for this episode, visit Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast: Headache Edition – Online CME Course. Guest: Juliana H. VanderPluym, M.D. Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD) Headaches in children are relatively common and although there are many similarities to headaches in adults, there are some differences as well. Symptoms can be slightly different, and…

Host: Joshua D. Luciew, MPAS, P.A.-C. Guest: Abigail K. Stockland, APRN, C.N.P., M.S.N. Guest: Michaeleen M. Burroughs, M.S., RDN, LD A fasting lipid panel is part of a patient’s routine health maintenance visit. This common laboratory test has many values on it including total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides. This test helps clinicians…

To claim credit for this episode, visit Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast: Headache Edition – Online CME Course. Guest: Chia-Chun Chiang, M.D. (@chiachunchiang) Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD) Headaches have a variety of causes and for most they are a minor nuisance. Fortunately, most have a benign cause. However, there are some headaches which are associated…

Guest: Donald D. Hensrud, M.D., M.S. Host: Edward (Edward R.) R. Laskowski, M.D. (@DrEdSportsMed) A recent Harris poll found that 86% of people take some sort of vitamin or supplement, and a recent research study found that approximately 60% of people report using dietary supplements in the past 30 days.  Multiple claims are made regarding…