Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Erick D. Bothun, M.D. It’s estimated that more than 1 in 20 preschool-age children and 1 in 4 school-age children have a vision disorder. Since the eyes are the source of sensory input for much of the learning that takes place in our children, these statistics take on real importance. Vision problems in childhood can result in developmental delays and are often misdiagnosed as learning disabilities. As adults, we’re aware of changes and problems with our vision. Children who have never known clear vision may not realize their vision is impaired. What are the most common eye disorders in children? How many of our pre-school children are receiving vision screening? What are common signs a child may have a vision impairment? These are just some of the questions I’ll asking my guest, Erick D. Bothun, M.D., from the Department of Ophthalmology at the Mayo Clinic. As part of our “Back to School” Series, we’ll be discussing “Pediatric and Adolescent Ophthalmologic Concerns”. To learn more about this series, check it out HERE Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd. 

Julie M. Baughn, a pulmonologist and sleep specialist at Mayo Clinic, discusses the critical importance of sleep for children and adolescents. She reveals that up to 50% of kids and 40% of teens have sleep issues that can affect their mood, school performance, and social interactions. Baughn explains common sleep disorders and the unique sleep needs of youth, including the impact of technology and school schedules. She shares tips for improving sleep hygiene and highlights the need for early intervention to manage sleep challenges effectively.

In this discussion, gastroenterologist Sahil Khanna and colorectal surgeon Sherief Shawki share their expertise on diverticular disease. They explain the rising prevalence of diverticulosis, particularly among younger folks, and highlight lifestyle factors that can mitigate risks. The importance of fiber in diet and its impact on preventing complications like diverticulitis is emphasized. They explore diagnostic techniques and the significance of minimally invasive surgical options, underscoring the benefits of a collaborative healthcare approach for better patient outcomes.

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: David B. Soma, M.D. Participation in sports in children and adolescents is extremely common and its popularity is increasing. Although sports play an important role in promoting health and developing interpersonal relationships, its estimated that injuries related to playing sports is quite common, especially musculoskeletal injuries. The literature describes prevalence rates ranging from 34 to 65%. This leads to lost school days and significant health care costs. Which sports carry the greatest risk of injury? Are there any differences in injuries in girls vs. boys? Can sports injuries be prevented and are the benefits of participation in sports worth the risk of serious injury? We’ll discuss these issues and more as part of our “Back to School” podcast series. The topic for this podcast is “Pediatric and Adolescent Sports Injuries” and my guest is David B. Soma, M.D., from the Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine at the Mayo Clinic. To learn more about this series, check it out HERE Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd. 

Brought to you by: Mayo Clinic Talks Host: Nicole Nfonoyim-Hara Guests: Semirra L. Bayan, M.D., and Katie M. Van Abel, M.D. On this episode of the RISE for Equity podcast, host Nicole Nfonoyim-Hara is joined by Semirra L. Bayan, M.D., and Katie M. Van Abel, M.D., to discuss diversifying the physician workforce. Dr. Van Abel and Dr. Bayan share about the important role of pathway programs to lift up marginalized and underserved communities, and innovative strategies for cultivating diversity, equity, and inclusion in medical training and careers.   Learn more at https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/rise-for-equity/    Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.    “Equity is about pulling up more chairs at a table.  There's just more chairs at the table. We're not taking chairs away from other people. And the importance of lifting everybody up and creating community truly makes all of us better people.” – Dr. Bayan “One thought has been really important for me throughout this process, and that is to remain curious; to not just assume you know everything about a problem, to learn as we go, and to allow the people that we're working with to teach us so that we can do better for the next group of students or individuals.”  -Dr. Van Abel

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Angela C. Mattke, M.D. Providing good nutrition and developing healthy eating habits is extremely important for our children. It sets a pattern and can impact their health throughout their adult life. However, this goal has many challenges. Parents must battle effective media marketing for unhealthy foods, deal with ever available and convenient fast-food options and struggle with time constraints in their busy families. How healthy are the diets of our children? How can parents manage their own busy schedules and still prepare healthy meals and what’s our role as health care clinicians in promoting healthy nutrition in our children. This podcast in our “Back to School” series will focus on these questions as we discuss “Pediatric and Adolescent Diet and Nutrition”. My guest is Angela C. Mattke, M.D., a pediatrician from the Division of Community Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at the Mayo Clinic. To learn more about this series, check it out HERE Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd. 

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Robert M. Jacobson, M.D. Pencils, books and lots of dreams is what many children will experience as they head back to school. It’s a time filled with a variety of emotions: excitement and anticipation over what the next 9 months will bring. For some, it’s a time of sadness as summer comes to an end. It’s also a time to review and update immunizations. What’s recommended for school and what’s required? What are the common reasons parents refuse immunizations for their children and how do we address the many myths people have about immunizations? I’ll be getting the answers to these questions in today’s podcast from our guest, Bob M. Jacobson, M.D., from the Division of Community Pediatrics and Adolescents at Mayo Clinic. To learn more about this series, check it out HERE Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd. 

Hosts: Chatura Alur, M.D., M.P.H. | Meghan G. Theofiles, M.D.  Guest: Regan N. Theiler, M.D., Ph.D.  Welcome to our OB/GYN mini-series! “Help me OB/GYN! You’re my only hope”.   Today, we are going to be discussing inpatient management of infections in pregnant patients. Specifically, infections that might show up on a general medicine service or in the emergency department. To help us understand how to better assess and manage these patients, we are joined by Regan N. Theiler, M.D., Ph.D., obstetrical hospitalist and immediate past-chair of the Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester.   To learn more about this series, click here  Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd. 

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Richa Sood, M.D., M.S. Concerns and problems related to sexual health in women are common and can be very distressing. They can occur at any stage of life and can lead to issues with self-image and potential problems in establishing and maintaining relationships with a partner. To complicate things, this problem is often not mentioned by the patient when they are seen by their health care provider. The issues are often complex and can involve physiology, emotions, lifestyle as well as several other factors. In this podcast, we’ll discuss female sexual concerns and dysfunction. What are common sexual problems patients experience? How do we evaluate the patient’s concerns? How are the problems managed and most importantly, how do we encourage our patients to let us know when they are having problems related to their sexual health. My guest is Richa Sood, M.D., M.S., an internist and specialist in women’s health at the Mayo Clinic. Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd. 

Hosts: Chatura Alur, M.D., M.P.H. | Meghan G. Theofiles, M.D.  Guest: Regan N. Theiler, M.D., Ph.D.  Welcome to our OB/GYN mini-series! “Help me OB/GYN! You’re my only hope”.  Today, we’ll be discussing common infections during pregnancy. We are joined by Regan N. Theiler, M.D., Ph.D., obstetrical hospitalist and immediate past-chair of the Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Not only does she serve on the National Clinical Committee for the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, but she has also earned a Ph.D. in microbiology and immunology.  To learn more about this series, click here  Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.