Mayo Clinic Talks

To claim credit for this episode, visit: Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast: Nutritional Supplement Edition Guest:  Andrew R. Jagim, PhD Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD) How can we tell if the claims made by nutritional supplement companies are factual?  In this episode we'll discuss the research currently being done in this field and whether the research findings are valid.  Finally, we’ll talk about regulation of nutritional supplements. Our guest for this podcast is Andrew R. Jagim, Ph.D., the director of Sports Medicine research at the Mayo Clinic. Specific topics: Importance of a foundation of good nutrition and exercise related to the benefits of nutritional supplements Amount and quality of research being done on nutritional supplements Regulation of nutritional supplements How healthcare providers and consumers can judge the many claims made by manufactures of nutritional supplements

Guest: Sebastian Fernandez-Bussy, M.D. Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD) Lung cancer is the second most common malignancy in both men and women.  Survival rates depend on how early the cancer is discovered, with a survival rate much higher in localized disease than for patients with distant metastases. Therefore, an early diagnosis becomes extremely important. One of the problems with early diagnosis is that until recently, we’ve not had an effective screening test for lung cancer. In this podcast, we’ll be speaking with Sebastian Fernandez-Bussy, M.D., an Interventional Pulmonologist from the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, and we’ll discuss proven techniques for lung cancer screening. Specific topics: Benefits in survival in finding lung cancer at an early stage Candidates for screening patients at an increased risk for lung cancer Evidence showing the benefits of lung cancer screening Differences in radiation for chest CT scans used for screening vs. a typical diagnostic chest CT scan Frequency of indeterminate pulmonary nodules found on chest CT Insurance and Medicare coverage for lung cancer screening Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.

To claim credit for this episode, visit: Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast: Nutritional Supplement Edition Guests: Andrew R. Jagim, Ph.D. Jakob R. Erickson, D.O. Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD) The care of athletes often requires special knowledge that many healthcare providers are less familiar with.  Athletes may have somewhat unique health problems related to their endurance or strength training.  They may also be taking a variety of nutritional supplements which could cause health issues.  This case-based podcast covers a couple different examples of health issues experienced by athletes. Featured guests include Andrew R. Jagim, Ph.D. and Jacob R. Erickson, D.O. from Sports Medicine at Mayo Clinic. We’ll discuss some of the medical issues often faced by athletes. Specific topics: Iron-deficiency anemia Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport Vitamin D deficiency and hypervitaminosis D Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.

Guest: Elizabeth A. Stewart, M.D. Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD) Infertility can be related to health issues in the male, female or both. Whatever the reason, infertility can put a major strain on a couple’s relationship. To add to the stress, infertility often results in multiple exams, tests, injections and procedures for one or both of the couple. Fortunately, the cause of infertility can often be found and in some cases, treatment is effective, resulting in a successful pregnancy and birth. The topic of discussion for this podcast is infertility, specifically infertility in females. Our guest is Dr. Elizabeth (Ebbie) A. Stewart, a physician in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Division of Endocrinology and Infertility. We’ll review the prevalence of infertility in females, males and both, risk factors for infertility, the most common causes of infertility and the evaluation a primary care provider can perform. Specific topics discussed: Definition of infertility Prevalence of infertility Risk factors for infertility Recommended evaluation by primary care providers Specialized evaluation performed by an infertility expert Common causes of infertility in females Success of infertility treatment Invitro fertilization as a treatment alternative to infertility including cost, success rate and risk of multiple births Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.

This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded in December 2021 Guest:  Gregory A. Poland, M.D. (@drgregpoland) Host: Halena M. Gazelka, M.D. (@hmgazelkamd) More Americans are now eligible for COVID-19 booster doses as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved the Pfizer vaccine booster for 16- and 17-year-olds late last week. Previously, only those 18 and older were eligible. Early research suggests that a booster dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine improves protection against severe disease caused by the omicron variant, according to Pfizer. Mayo Clinic experts say, regardless of the variant, prevention of infection works. Getting a booster offers the highest protection possible against COVID-19. "Omicron infection rates are picking up rapidly," says Dr. Gregory Poland, head of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group. "If we do not take the proper precaution over the holiday, we are going to see a January omicron surge." Dr. Poland explains that there are two threats — delta and omicron COVID-19 variants — but there is a solution. "Masking and boosting — those are key to protecting yourself and your family." On the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast, Dr. Poland discusses the latest on COVID-19 variants and shares advice on how to stay safe this holiday season. AskMayoExpert COVID-19 Resources: https://askmayoexpert.mayoclinic.org/navigator/COVID-19 Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.

To claim credit for this episode, visit: Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast: Nutritional Supplement Edition Guest:  Andrew R. Jagim, Ph.D. Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD) Are there supplements available that really assist with weight loss? How can you help your patients navigate the market? What is safe and what do they need to look out for? Andrew R. Jagim, Ph.D., the director for Sports Medicine research at the Mayo Clinic, answers these questions in this episode.  We discuss the importance of diet and exercise in weight loss and the benefits nutritional supplements may add.  We also discuss some of the more common supplements promoted to enhance thermogenesis and weight loss as well as their proposed mechanism of action. Specific topics: Popular nutritional supplements for enhancing weight loss Accuracy of claims for nutritional supplements Importance of diet and exercise in producing significant weight loss Potential benefits of a nutritional supplement in addition to exercise and diet in producing significant weight loss Common supplements promoted to enhance weight loss

Guest: Robert M. Jacobson, M.D. Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD) Preventing influenza is important for a variety of reasons. Influenza is not a benign illness. In recent years, it’s accounted for up to 700,000 hospitalizations and over 50,000 deaths annually. The vaccine not only saves lives but also helps prevent hospitalizations as well as the need for the ICU. The occupancy rates of both have been severely stressed due to COVID. Despite the fact that the vaccine has been shown to be effective in all age groups, a significant percent of the population do not receive it. This podcast will discuss the influenza vaccine, it’s overall effectiveness in preventing the illness, the optimal time of year to receive the vaccine and tips on how to increase the likelihood that our patients will agree to receive it. Our guest is Dr. Robert M. Jacobson, a pediatrician and immunization expert at the Mayo Clinic. Specific topics: Possible impact on the susceptibility or severity of influenza for the 2021/2022 season given there was such a reduction in influenza cases last year The time of year the vaccine for the current influenza season is released The optimal time of year to receive the influenza vaccine The effectiveness of the influenza vaccine in preventing the illness The likelihood we’ll see testing for both COVID and influenza increase this winter Tips on increasing the number of patients who agree to receive the influenza vaccine Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.

This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded in December 2021 Guest:  Greg Vanichkachorn, M.D., M.P.H. (@DoctorGregVan) Host: Halena M. Gazelka, M.D. (@hmgazelkamd) Most people who have COVID-19 recover completely within a few weeks. But some people — even those who had mild versions of the disease — continue to experience symptoms after their initial recovery.  Sometimes called “long haulers” or “long COVID," these patients can have fatigue, shortness of breath, brain fog and other symptoms long after the time of their infection. Post-COVID-19 syndrome conditions are generally considered to be effects of COVID-19 that persist for more than four weeks after you've been diagnosed with COVID-19 infection. A recent Mayo Clinic study on post-COVID-19 symptoms found that more women than men suffer long-term effects. Women predominantly showed symptoms of fatigue, followed by muscle pain and low blood pressure, while men primarily experienced shortness of breath. Research is also underway to better understand what may be causing post-COVID-19 syndrome. "We do have some research now that shows that some of the cells that are used to create immunity after an infection, they may be malfunctioning in this condition in patients with long-haul COVID," says  Dr. Greg Vanichkachorn, director of Mayo Clinic’s COVID Activity Rehabilitation Program. "We also now have some research that shows that patients with this condition can have antibodies against themselves, otherwise known as an auto-antibody. And this may be associated with the long-haul COVID state, so immune dysfunction and auto immunity, they may be at play here." The COVID Activity Rehabilitation Program at Mayo Clinic helps people experiencing post-COVID-19 syndrome by working with patients to decrease symptoms and improve overall functioning and quality of life.  On the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast, Dr. Vanichkachorn discusses how treatment can help patients who suffer from post-COVID-19 syndrome. AskMayoExpert COVID-19 Resources: https://askmayoexpert.mayoclinic.org/navigator/COVID-19 Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.

To claim credit for this episode, visit: Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast: Nutritional Supplement Edition Guest:  Andrew R. Jagim, Ph.D. Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD) Nutritional supplements are being promoted to enhance a variety of areas of physical fitness. This episode focuses on the impact on strength, power and overall performance. Our guest for this podcast is Andrew R. Jagim, Ph.D., the director of Sports Medicine research at Mayo Clinic. Specific topics: Activities that benefit from increased strength and performance Lifestyle strategies used to enhance strength and performance Common nutritional supplements used to increase strength and performance Safety concerns regarding the use of nutritional supplements Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.

Guest: Edward R. Laskowski, M.D. (@DrEdSportsMed)  Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD) Arthritis is one of the most common health conditions our patients have for eliminating exercise from their daily routine, yet the American College of Rheumatology feels that exercise should be one of the mainstays of treatment for those with arthritis. How do we convince our patients of the importance of continued exercise despite their arthritis? Are some types of exercise better than others? Can exercise make their arthritis worse? We’ll discuss these questions with Dr. Edward R. Laskowski, a Sports Medicine physician from the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Mayo Clinic. Specific topics: Benefits of exercise in patients who have arthritis Exercises that patients with arthritis should avoid What patients should do if they have increased joint pain after exercising Joint-friendly exercises that can be done by most patients Importance of performing resistance as well as aerobic exercise Recommended frequency and duration of exercise Exercises for the was with inflammatory arthritis Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.