This episode was recorded on December 18, 2020.  To claim credit visit: https://ce.mayo.edu/covid19podcast  Guest: Gregory A. Poland, M.D. (@drgregpoland)  Host: Amit K. Ghosh, M.D., M.B.A. (@AmitGhosh006)  It is projected that by March of 2021 1:700 Americans will have died of COVID-19. The historic pace of COVID-19 vaccine development was made possible by the countless sacrifices…

Guest: Matthew L. Carlson, M.D. (@MatthewLCarlso1) Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD)  Issues surrounding hearing loss are discussed with Dr. Matthew Carlson, an ENT physician from the Mayo Clinic. Specific topics discussed include the following: Types of hearing loss (conductive vs. sensorineural) Social impact of hearing loss Symptoms patients notice with gradually progressive hearing loss…

This episode was recorded on October 23, 2020. Guest: Robert M. Jacobson, M.D. (@RobertJMD) Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD) It’s estimated that immunizations have saved more lives and prevented more disabilities than any other medical intervention. They’re also extremely cost effective and their benefits far outweigh the very small risks they carry. Yet there…

Guest: 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…

This 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,…

Guest: 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…

Guest: 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…