Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.  Guest: Stephen Kopecky, M.D.  One of the biggest surprises we’ve seen in medicine in the past several years has been the numerous health benefits realized from the GLP-1 agonists. Originally developed for the management of diabetes, they’ve shown significant potential to improve cardiovascular risks, beyond controlling blood glucose and lowering hemoglobin A1c. Several studies have shown reductions in cardiovascular…

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.  Guests: Tamim I. Rajjo, M.D., M.P.H.; Meera Shah, M.B., Ch.B.  The class of medications known as the GLP-1 agonists is very popular with our patients. Although initially indicated for management of diabetes, they’re frequently taken for the weight loss they commonly produce. How long should these medications be taken? Is there anything we can do to help maintain the weight loss achieved…

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.  Guest: Tamim Rajjo, M.D., M.P.H.  Using GLP-1 medication for weight loss has become very popular with our patients. In the recent past, this has produced a shortage of these medications available, and those taking them for management of diabetes have found them difficult to obtain. Although in most cases, they are quite successful in producing substantial weight…

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guests: Tamim I. Rajjo, M.D., M.P.H.; Meera Shah, M.B., Ch.B. Using GLP-1 medications for weight loss has become extremely popular. Is this the latest fad in losing weight, or will these medications completely change our approach to managing obesity? They do appear to be very effective in promoting substantial weight…

WELCOME TO SEASON 6 OF THE MAYO CLINIC TALKS PODCAST! Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Warren G. Thompson, M.D. Alcohol can offer a variety of social and potential health benefits when consumed in moderation. However, alcohol is also associated with a variety of health risks, including addiction, increased likelihood of accidents, impaired judgment, cardiovascular…

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Enjoy this re-release from Season 3 of Mayo Clinic Talks: Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.  Guest: Amy S. Oxentenko, M.D.   It’s estimated that less than 1/3 of individuals with celiac disease have been properly diagnosed. When those with celiac disease ingest gluten, an immune response develops which attacks the small intestine leading…

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Enjoy this re-release from Season 3 of Mayo Clinic Talks:   Host: Darryl S. Chutka M.D. Guest: Lisa Lammert, R.D.N., L.D.   Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death to individuals in the U.S. Many feel that our typical American diet with its high saturated fat content is a major contributor to…

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Cory Ingram, M.D. As primary care providers, we have the privilege of guiding our patients through their healthcare journey, healing their medical conditions, managing them through chronic illness and at times, assisting them through the final chapters of their life. The topic for today’s podcast is “Hospice”, an important…

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Andrew R. Jagim, Ph.D. Nutritional supplements are very popular with our patients. They are supposed to provide benefits that may not be present in our typical diet. Vitamins and minerals are the most common supplements taken, followed closely by sports nutrition products such as protein powders and energy drinks….

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Cory Ingram, M.D. There are a couple outcomes in taking a medical history. Obviously, one is information gathering. You need to hear the patient’s symptoms to help form your differential diagnosis. The second, and equally important, is to help establish a relationship with that patient. There are several reasons…