This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded in November, 2020. To claim credit visit: https://ce.mayo.edu/covid19podcast Guest: Elie F. Berbari, M.D. Host: Sanjeev (Sanj) Kakar, M.D. (@sanjkakar) The current COVID-19 surge numbers could worsen in coming days as experts prepare for a post-Thanksgiving holiday increase in cases. Increased positivity rates lead to…
Read MoreGuest: Gregory A. Poland, M.D. (@drgregpoland) Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD) Many of us learned how to wash our hands at a very early age and have relearned the importance and proper technique periodically along the way. Research suggests that many people may not be doing it correctly. Dr. Greg Poland a Professor of…
Read MoreThis episode was recorded on November 17th, 2020. Guest: Raymund R. Razonable, M.D. (@RazonableMD) Host: Amit K. Ghosh, M.D., M.B.A. (@AmitGhosh006) What causes some patients to develop Long Haul COVID-19? Dr. Raymund Razonable discusses what the current data is showing and what we’re hoping to learn from future research. Deeper dive: As Their Numbers Grow,…
Read MoreGuest: Joseph A. Murray, M.D. Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD) The diagnosis and management of Celiac Disease is discussed with Dr. Joseph Murray, a gastroenterologist from the Mayo Clinic. Specific topics discussed include: Typical presentations of Celiac Disease in children and adults Difficulties encountered in establishing a diagnosis Small bowel pathology seen in Celiac…
Read MoreGuest: John J. Poterucha, M.D. Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD) The topic of Hepatitis C, including risk factors, evaluation and management was discussed with Dr. John Poterucha, a gastroenterologist from the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Specific topics discussed include: Serologic testing for hepatitis C Symptoms of hepatitis C Risk factors for hepatitis C…
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This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded in November, 2020. Guest: William G. Morice, II, M.D., Ph.D. (@moricemdph) Host: Halena M. Gazelka, M.D. (@hmgazelkamd) When the COVID-19 pandemic began, one of the areas of science and research most affected was laboratory medicine. From developing tests that detect the virus, to…
Read MoreGuest: Robert M. Jacobson, M.D. (@RobertJMD) Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD) It is extremely important that our patients receive the influenza vaccine this year. In previous years, less than half of the population has received it. Dr. Robert Jacobson, a pediatrician and vaccine specialist at the Mayo Clinic, joins us to discuss the reasons it’s so important for our…
Read MoreGuest: Ericka E. Tung, M.D. Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD) The topic of Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias was discussed along with the importance of providing care of the patient’s care-givers by Dr. Ericka Tung, a geriatrician in the Division of Community Internal Medicine at the Mayo Clinic. Specific topics discussed include: Common symptoms…
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This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded in October, 2020. To claim credit visit: https://ce.mayo.edu/covid19podcast Guest: Gregory A. Poland, M.D. (@drgregpoland) Host: Halena M. Gazelka, M.D. (@hmgazelkamd) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its guidelines for defining close contact with a person who is positive for…
Read MoreGuest: Lewis J. Wesselius, M.D. Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD) The topic of COPD including risk factors, evaluation and management is discussed with Dr. Lewis Wesselius, a pulmonologist in the Division of Thoracic Disease at the Mayo Clinic. Specific topics discussed include the following: Review of the various types of COPD. Similarities…
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