Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guests: Jesse D. Bracamonte, D.O., Casey Martinez, Kiyan Heybati If you’re a physician, there are several events during your medical journey that you’ll always remember, receiving your letter of acceptance for medical school, medical school graduation and Match Day. For those of you who aren’t physicians, Match Day is a…

Host: Denise M. Dupras, M.D., Ph.D. Guest: John R. Giudicessi, M.D., Ph.D. Dr. Giudicessi, a leader in cardiovascular genetics and gene therapy research, discusses the latest advancements in understanding and treating genetic arrhythmias and cardiomyopathies. This episode provides a comprehensive look at how genetics is revolutionizing cardiovascular care, empowering physicians to offer more precise, patient-centered…

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: John W. Wilson, M.D. Tuberculosis remains a significant health concern. Globally, in 2023, an estimated 10 million individuals developed active tuberculosis and over one million died of the disease. In the U.S., just under 10, 000 individuals in the U.S. were diagnosed with TB, representing an increase over 2022….

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guests: Mary Lang; Caroline M. Gearin; Nick R. Winder, SPT Students in the various fields of medicine deal with a variety of stresses. Perhaps one of the biggest stresses is getting accepted into their respective school to begin their training. Once enrolled, they’re then provided a large amount of information…

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Robert L. Scott, M.D., Ph.D. Pulmonary hypertension is an important medical condition and often underrecognized in primary care. It has a variety of causes, and its most common presenting symptom is dyspnea. As primary care clinicians, we often see patients with symptoms of dyspnea and pulmonary hypertension is not…

Host: Denise M. Dupras, M.D., Ph.D. Guest: Jewel J. Samadder, M.D., Gastroenterologist and Professor, Mayo Clinic In this episode of Mayo Clinic Talks, Dr. Denise Dupras interviews Dr. Jewel Samadder about colon cancer, with a focus on how genetics and family history influence cancer risk and screening strategies. Dr. Samadder emphasizes empowering primary care providers…

Host: Danielle O’Laughlin, PA-C, MS and Jenna Wygant, APRN, CNP, DNP Guest: Nicole Callahan, APRN, CNP, MS In this episode, along with guest Nicole Callahan, APRN, CNP, MS, we explore reproductive health challenges. Starting with the different types of miscarriage—identifying their unique anatomic changes, symptoms, and outcomes. We will cover the basics of both female…

Host: Denise M. Dupras, M.D., Ph.D. Guest: Saad J. Kenderian, M.B., Ch.B. Dr. Saad Kenderian discusses the use of CAR-T cell therapy, a groundbreaking treatment that genetically modifies a patient’s T-cells to target and destroy cancer cells, particularly in blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. He highlights the importance of identifying eligible patients, monitoring treatment…

Host: Danielle O’Laughlin, PA-C, MS Guest: Jenna Wygant, APRN, CNP, DNP In this episode, Jenna Wygant, APRN, CNP, DNP, walks listeners through the most common types of vaginitis, helping providers to confidently differentiate between them. We’ll explore the definitions, causes, risk factors, signs and symptoms, as well as diagnostic methods and treatment options for each…

Host: Danielle O’Laughlin, PA-C, MS and Jenna Wygant, APRN, CNP, DNP Guest: Jenna Johnson, APRN, CNP, DNP In this episode, we focus on understanding and differentiating common vulvar conditions with guest Jenna Johnson, APRN, CNP, DNP. We will cover how to recognize conditions such as risk factors, signs and symptoms, and gain insight into how…