Mayo Clinic Talks

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Timely consultations relevant for family medicine, primary care, and general internal medicine topics for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and residents. Learn more about our Podcast: https://ce.mayo.edu/online-education/content/mayo-clinic-podcasts Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.

6d ago

Ebola Virus

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Stacey Rizza, M.D. We’ve now had our second outbreak of a potentially deadly infectious disease. Hantavirus has been diagnosed in several individuals and most recently just under 100 cases of Ebola Virus have been confirmed along with several hundred suspected cases. Ebola virus is caused by several species of the Ebola Virus and is frequently fatal. Early symptoms are non-specific and similar to other common viral infections, making an early diagnosis challenging. Who’s at risk of acquiring Ebola Virus? How is it spread from person to person? How deadly is the virus and finally, does it have the potential to become our next pandemic? In this podcast, we’re going to learn more about Ebola Virus. My guest is an infectious disease specialist, Dr. Stacey Rizza from the Mayo Clinic. Connect with us! Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast Season 6 | Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development

32 min
Jun 2

Addiction Care & Empowering the Non-Specialist

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Benjamin Lai, M.D. Substance use disorders are chronic and often relapsing conditions associated with compulsive substance use. They result from a complex interaction of chemistry within the brain, often combined with genetic and environmental issues. Common substances involve alcohol, stimulants, sedatives and opioids; opioids commonly prescribed by health care clinicians. Early identification of patients and care coordinated with behavioral health specialists is the best approach to improved patient outcomes. The topic for this podcast is “Addiction Care and Empowering Non-Specialists”, and my guest is Dr. Benjamin Lai, A Family Medicine physician from the Department of Family Medicine at the Mayo Clinic. We encourage you to consider attending the upcoming CME course, Essentials of Addiction Care: Empowering Non-Specialists 2026, taking place July 17–18, 2026 and led by Course Director Dr. Benjamin Lai. To learn more visit ce.mayo.edu. Connect with us! Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast Season 6 | Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development

29 min
May 26

Fibromyalgia

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Michael Mueller, M.D. Fibromyalgia is a chronic health problem commonly seen in a primary care setting. It can be challenging to diagnose and even more so to manage. It can have a devastating effect on a patient’s lifestyle, and patients will commonly go from provider to provider seeking relief for their chronic symptoms. We now have a better understanding of the pathophysiology of fibromyalgia; unfortunately, the treatment remains less than optimal. What do we know regarding the cause of the symptoms in fibromyalgia? How can we efficiently establish a diagnosis in patients with the condition without excessive testing? How do we explain the disorder to patients and what’s the long-term outlook for patients? These are some of the questions I’ll be asking my guest, Dr. Michael Mueller, an internist in the Division of General Internal Medicine at the Mayo Clinic as we discuss “Fibromyalgia”. Connect with us! Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast Season 6 | Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development

33 min
May 21

Bladder Cancer

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D Guest: Mark D. Tyson, III, M.D., M.P.H. Bladder cancer is one of the most common malignancies worldwide, and primary care clinicians are often the first to evaluate patients with bladder cancer. The symptoms are usually subtle and may include either gross or microscopic hematuria. The decision in whether to investigate these presenting symptoms can often impact early diagnosis and the patient’s outcome. When should we investigate hematuria? What should an evaluation of hematuria consist of? What is the treatment for bladder cancer? How should patients with recurrent bladder cancer be managed? What role does the primary care clinician play in the long-term management of patients? I’ll be asking these questions and more of my guest, Dr. Mark Tyson, a urologist at the Mayo Clinic as we discuss “Bladder Cancer”. Connect with us! Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast Season 6 | Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development

29 min
May 19

Hantavirus

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Stacey Rizza, M.D. Hantavirus has been in the news lately. Although it’s rare, it can cause serious disease which can be life-threatening. Early symptoms are similar to other common viral infections including fever, myalgias, headache, and fatigue. As a result, the ability to establish an early diagnosis is challenging. Who’s at risk of acquiring Hantavirus? Does it have the potential to become our next pandemic? How likely is human-to-human transmission? Is there any effective treatment and what preventive measures should one take to minimize the acquisition of the disease? I’ll get answers to these questions in this podcast as we discuss Hantavirus. My guest is an infectious disease specialist, Dr. Stacey Rizza from the Mayo Clinic. Connect with us! Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast Season 6 | Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development

23 min
May 12

Update on Celiac Disease

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Joseph Murray, M.D. Celiac Disease affects approximately 1% of the population worldwide and can present at any age, frequently with very subtle, atypical or at times entirely non-GI symptoms. The presentation can be extremely diverse and may involve a variety of organ systems. If not recognized and effectively treated, multiple potentially serious complications can develop. Primary care clinicians are often the initial point of contact, and we need to know the common presenting symptoms, which tests should be ordered when we suspect the disease and when a referral is necessary. We also play a role in long-term management by monitoring for nutritional deficiencies, bone integrity, and the patient’s adherence to a gluten-free diet. In this podcast, we’ll explore Celiac Disease with my guest, Dr. Joseph Murray, a gastroenterologist from the Mayo Clinic, and a nationally recognized specialist in Celiac Disease. We’ll focus on practical information you can apply to your practice. Connect with us! Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast Season 6 | Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development

30 min
May 5

Lupus Today: Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Uma Thanarajasingham, M.D., Ph.D. Systemic lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease with a variety of immunologic and laboratory abnormalities. It has numerous clinical manifestations potentially involving multiple organs. It’s known as the great imitator because it can mimic a variety of other diseases, and it’s not uncommon for patients to have symptoms for a number of years prior to a diagnosis being established. What symptoms should alert us to the possibility of lupus? What do we do with a low titer, positive ANA? How is a firm diagnosis established and what role does the primary care clinician play in the management of those with lupus? I’ll be asking these questions and more of my guest, Dr. Uma Thanarajasingam from the Division of Rheumatology at the Mayo Clinic as we discuss “Lupus Today: Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment”. Connect with us! Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast Season 6 | Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development

31 min
Apr 28

Pediatric Transplant: Kidney

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Carl H. Cramer, III, M.D. Kidney transplantation has significantly improved the outlook for children with end-stage renal failure. The journey these children follow to transplantation starts in primary care with the recognition of chronic kidney disease, timely referral to nephrology, and long-term coordination of care with the transplant team. What are the most common health conditions which result in chronic kidney disease in children? What are some of the challenges faced in pediatric kidney transplantation and what do primary care clinicians need to know in caring for these children following kidney transplant? These are some of the questions I’ll be asking my guest Dr. Carl Cramer, a pediatric nephrologist and specialist in pediatric renal transplantation at the Mayo Clinic as we discuss “Pediatric Kidney Transplant”. Mayo Clinic Talks: Transplantation Series Connect with us! Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast Season 6 | Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development

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The ads make no sense

11/05/2024

Codez2

The content is excellent! I would appreciate a little more humor but that’s just a personal preference about podcasts. The main issue is the ads. Way too often ads are being placed in weird spots (even mid sentence at times) rather than at natural transition points. The content of the ads also makes little sense. This is a podcast for healthcare professionals and many times the ads seem way out of touch with the audience. For example, there were many ads encouraging the audience to apply for truck driving jobs. I’d argue more attention to detail should be paid in the placement and selection of ads.
Human Optimization Project

03/12/2025

Hoping to Optimize

The Human Optimization Project Series is phenomenal. Looking forward to more episodes!
Low cost treatments

03/17/2024

J P Rho

Fantastic podcast! Dr. Chutka is an excellent host. Topics and experts are relevant and helpful. One request is to include some information about low cost treatment options for patients with financial constraints. Everything in healthcare is driven by what insurance will cover these days and so often out of pocket costs are very high for patients. As an example I really enjoyed the asthma update episode but all of the inhalers are extremely expensive and we are usually dictated by what is on the insurance formulary. I would love info on evidence based low cost alternatives that are available for each topic that is covered. May not be always ideal or newest treatments, but often what we are dealing with in primary care.
Review

05/24/2024

Ourlabs

DEI 24/7. Equity does not equal equality. It’s not possible to get equity without constant taking from someone to give to someone else, the true definition of a communist state. It won’t take long for those that are the most gifted and talented to be taught, why try this hard, when merit is no longer the standard

Timely consultations relevant for family medicine, primary care, and general internal medicine topics for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and residents. Learn more about our Podcast: https://ce.mayo.edu/online-education/content/mayo-clinic-podcasts Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.