This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded in July 2022 Guest: Gregory A. Poland, M.D. (@drgregpoland) Host: Danielle (DeeDee) J. Stiepan The BA.5 omicron variant is now the dominant strain in the U.S., and it is leading to a new wave of COVID-19 infections. BA.5 was responsible for nearly 54% of…

To claim credit for this episode, visit Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast: Headache Edition – Online CME Course. Guest: Narayan R. Kissoon, M.D. Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD) Headaches are quite common and essentially everyone has experienced them; some have more than others. While most headaches are merely an annoyance, others can be quite debilitating and…

Guest: Carrie A. Schinstock, M.D. (@caschinstock) Host: Darryl S. Chutka (@ChutkaMD) Kidney transplants were initially performed in the early 1950’s; however, most of these early transplants failed due to immune system rejection. Successful transplants were generally limited to those performed in identical twins. With the discovery of immunosuppressant therapy, organ rejection became less of an…

To claim credit for this episode, visit Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast: Headache Edition – Online CME Course. Guest: Rashmi B. Halker Singh, M.D. (@rashmihalker) Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD) Essentially everyone has an occasional headache and it is usually nothing more than a minor nuisance. However, there are individuals who have very frequent headaches, and…

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD) Guest: Kathy L. MacLaughlin, M.D. Worldwide, cervical cancer is a very common malignancy for women, although the number of new cases in the U.S. has been declining. The overwhelming majority of cases are caused by infection with the human papilloma virus and due to a combination of HPV immunization…

To claim credit for this episode, visit Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast: Headache Edition – Online CME Course. Guest: Amaal J. Starling, M.D. (@AmaalStarlingMD) Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD) Migraine is four-times more common in women than men and because of migraine predominance in females, it is a significant women’s health issue. Migraine commonly results in…

Guest: Thomas P. Pittelkow, D.O., M.P.H. Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD) Cannabidiol (CBD) is a popular natural remedy used for a variety of common ailments and is one of more than 100 chemical compounds called cannabinoids derived from the cannabis plant. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the main psychoactive cannabinoid found in cannabis. However, unlike THC,…

To claim credit for this episode, visit Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast: Headache Edition – Online CME Course. Guest: Christopher D. Sletten, Ph.D., L.P. Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD) Chronic headache is one of the more challenging medical conditions primary care providers commonly face. Whereas the traditional medical model views pain as a problem to be…

This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded in June 2022 Guest: Gregory A. Poland, M.D. (@drgregpoland) Host: Halena M. Gazelka, M.D. (@hmgazelkamd) As immunity wanes for many vaccinated adults and omicron and its subvariants continue to circulate, it seems that just about everyone knows someone with a case of COVID-19. The…

Guest: Terry D. Schneekloth, M.D. Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD) Unhealthy use of alcohol has the potential to affect not only the individual who consumes the alcohol, but a variety of others as well. Alcohol is the most used addictive substance, with an estimated prevalence of 7% of the United States population. Excessive alcohol…