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…

To claim credit for this episode, visit Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast: Headache Edition – Online CME Course. Guest: Fred (Michael) M. Cutrer, M.D. Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD) It is estimated that nearly 40 million individuals in the United States have migraines and they’re responsible for a significant amount of lost productivity and healthcare costs….

Guest: Eric J. Dozois, M.D. Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD) In the mid-1960’s Dr. Henry Lynch first described a condition characterized as the “cancer family syndrome” in which members of families demonstrated an increased risk of a variety of malignancies. This eventually became known as “Lynch Syndrome”. Lynch Syndrome is a genetic disorder and…

To claim credit for this episode, visit Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast: Headache Edition – Online CME Course. Guest: Carrie (Beth) E. Robertson, M.D. Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD) Migraine represents a major public health problem and is relatively common affecting an estimated 36 million individuals per year. It is much more likely to affect…

To claim credit for this episode, visit Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast: Headache Edition – Online CME Course. Guest: Jerry W. Swanson, M.D., M.H.P.E. Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD) Everyone has experienced a headache and for most of us, they are just a minor inconvenience. Unfortunately for some, headaches represent a major health problem. The…

Guest: Brendan C. Lanpher, M.D. Host: David J. Sas, D.O. (@davidsas1) Inborn errors of metabolism can present in a variety of ways depending on the specific type of disease.  The most critical presentation to identify occurs in the neonatal period when more severe diseases can cause acute decompensation.  These patients require appropriate evaluation and timely,…

Host: Joshua D. Luciew, MPAS, P.A.-C.    Guest: Neeta Jain, M.D. Depression is a common condition that we see in our practices. It is a multifactorial disease that can affect patients of all ages. In this episode, we discuss women and depression, as women are twice as likely as men to receive this diagnosis. We will…

Guest: Candace F. Granberg, M.D. (@candacegranberg) Host: David J. Sas, D.O. (@davidsas1) Detection and management of undescended testicles (cryptorchidism) is a common issue for newborn and infant boys.  This episode discusses proper diagnostic techniques for cryptorchidism, including how to distinguish between a retractile testicle and a truly undescended testicle, as well as when to refer…