Guest: Ronald C. Petersen, M.D., Ph.D. Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD) Nearly six million people in the United States age 65 and older have Alzheimer’s Disease; of these about 80% are 75 years old and older. It is a devastating disease, not only for the patient, but also for the family of the patient…

Guest: Sharonne N. Hayes, M.D. (@SharonneHayes) Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD)   Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death for individuals in the United States. Many assume this is primarily a disease of men, but it also continues to be the leading cause of mortality in women, accounting for one of every three…

Guest: Eli Muchtar, M.D. Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD) Amyloidosis is an uncommon disease, possibly even considered rare. It has a variety of presentations and some varieties tend to occur in association with other diseases. The presenting symptoms depend on the organ system involved. Unless we think of the condition, we may miss the…

This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded in February 2022 Guest: Gregory A. Poland, M.D. (@drgregpoland) Host: Halena M. Gazelka, M.D. (@hmgazelkamd) As the U.S. moves beyond the omicron surge of the COVID-19 pandemic, key indicators are dropping. «Both the acute indicators — number of cases — and the lagging indicators — hospitalizations…

Guest: Sevann Helo, M.D. (@Helo_MD) Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD) Approximately one in seven couples is considered infertile. In a significant number of these couples, male infertility plays a role. Many of these couples will initially present to their primary care provider for help. Depending on our practice, we may not see all that…

Guest: Olivia (Liv) M. Muller, D.D.S. Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD) Dental caries and periodontal disease are commonly seen by primary care providers in the outpatient setting. In fact, dental caries is the most common disease in the United States, both in children and adults. Up to 50% of children have dental caries, and…

This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded in January 2022 Guest: Gregory A. Poland, M.D. (@drgregpoland) Host: Halena M. Gazelka, M.D. (@hmgazelkamd) The number of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. is dropping as the omicron wave wanes in many places, but some parts of the country lag behind. «As a nation, it…

Guest: Craig N. Sawchuk, Ph.D., L.P. Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD) It is quite common for individuals to go through periods where they feel somewhat sad and discouraged and often these mood changes tend to occur with the changes in seasons, especially during the winter months. In some cases, these mood changes become more…

This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded in January 2022 Guest: Matthew J. Binnicker, Ph.D. (@DrMattBinnicker) Host: Halena M. Gazelka, M.D. (@hmgazelkamd) Testing for COVID-19 is a part of the strategy to end the pandemic. But understanding testing — different types of tests and how and when to use them — can be…

Guest: Benjamin (Ben) D. Holmes, D.C., Ph.D. Host: Edward R. Laskowski, M.D. (@DrEdSportsMed) Low back pain is one of the most common conditions that physicians see in their practices. Studies indicate that, by the age of 50 years old, approximately 80% of people will experience low back pain in their lives. Joining us today is…