Guest: Christina A. Dilaveri, M.D. (@CDilaveri) Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD)   Breast cancer is very treatable when detected early. Therefore, early detection becomes very important as it significantly reduces a patient’s risk of developing metastases and death. Breast imaging plays an extremely important role in the detection of early breast cancer, and we…

To claim credit for this series, visit: Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast: Genes & Your Health   Guest: Niloy Jewel J. Samadder, M.D. (@J_Samadder)   Host: Denise M. Dupras, M.D., Ph.D.   Can we find the cause of a patient’s cancer? Is it possible to provide targeted treatment to prevent future cancers by understanding what genetic predispositions a patient…

Guest: Matthew J. Binnicker, Ph.D. (@DrMattBinnicker) Host: Amit K. Ghosh, M.D. (@AmitGhosh006)   In this podcast Matthew J. Binnicker, Ph.D. discusses the development of different types of testing available to diagnose SARS-CoV2 infection. Binnicker discusses the test characteristics of the rapid antigen tests and RT-PCR test and its variability based on the time when the…

To claim credit for this episode, visit: https://ce.mayo.edu/online-education/content/mayo-clinic-talks-podcast-genes-your-health#group-tabs-node-course-default1 Guest: Jessica A. Wright, Pharm.D., R.Ph. Host: Denise M. Dupras, M.D., Ph.D. Pharmacogenomics helps to identify how your patients’ DNA may affect their response to medications. But there’s a lot of different genes! How do we get started? What resources are out there? Do we have to…

Guest: David G. Lott, M.D. Host: Amit K. Ghosh, M.D. (@AmitGhosh006) About 60,000 Americans have had their vocal cords removed due to disease or trauma necessitating a laryngectomy. Post-laryngectomy, patients are unable to speak, are at risk for aspiration, and many suffer from significant anguish resulting in depression. Fortunately, there are several treatment options available,…

To claim credit for this series, visit: https://ce.mayo.edu/online-education/content/mayo-clinic-talks-podcast-genes-your-health#group-tabs-node-course-default1 Guests: Andrew D. Badley, M.D. (@BadleyAndrew); Matthew J. Binnicker, Ph.D. (@DrMattBinnicker) Host: Denise M. Dupras, M.D., Ph.D. COVID-19. Variants. The future. Does one test fit all?  Will the vaccine continue to provide protection against future variants? What makes the Delta variant more transmissible? Join the second episode…

To claim credit for this episode, visit: https://ce.mayo.edu/online-education/content/mayo-clinic-talks-podcast-genes-your-health#group-tabs-node-course-default1 Guests: Matthew J. Ferber, Ph.D. (@Matt_Ferber); Teresa M. Kruisselbrink, M.S., CGC (@T_Kruisselbrink); William C. Palmer, M.D. (@williampalmermd) Host: Denise M. Dupras, M.D., Ph.D. For so long we’ve heard Genetic Testing is coming. Well guess what, it’s here!  We have over 25 million people who have chosen to participate in…

Guest: Elitza S. Theel, Ph.D. (@ElliTheelPhD) Host: Amit K. Ghosh, M.D. (@AmitGhosh006) Dr. Elitza Theel, Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology and Director of Infectious Diseases Serology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic’s Rochester Campus, discusses our immune response to vaccination and natural infection and outlines the different types of antibody assays currently available. Dr. Theel also discusses the concept…

Guest: Aaron M. Potretzke, M.D. (@potretzke) Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD) Microscopic hematuria, and less commonly gross hematuria, are conditions commonly seen by the primary care provider. Malignancy is the most ominous cause of hematuria. Fortunately, other causes are much more likely. Since this is a relatively common health condition, when should we investigate…

Guest: Edward R. Laskowski, M.D. (@DrEdSportsMed) Host: Sanjeev (Sanj) Kakar, M.D. (@sanjkakar) Daily exercise has so many health and emotional benefits – it can help decrease your blood pressure, promote cardiovascular wellbeing, alleviate stress, and assist with weight loss and blood sugar control. Parkinson’s disease is a condition that affects the central nervous system, and…