Mayo Clinic Talks

This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded in May 2020. Guest: Irene G. Sia, M.D.; Mark L. Wieland, M.D. Host:  Sanjeev (Sanj) Kakar, M.D. (@sanjkakar) Minorities are being affected disproportionately by the COVID-19 pandemic. Early data shows that African Americans and other U.S. ethnic minorities have contracted COVID-19 at a higher rate and experience greater sickness and a higher death rate than other Americans.  On the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast, Dr. Irene Sia, a Mayo Clinic infectious diseases expert, and Dr. Mark Wieland, a Mayo Clinic community internal medicine physician, discuss ethnic disparities and COVID-19, including research being done with the Rochester Healthy Community Partnership. 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. 

This episode is shared from Lab Medicine Rounds  and was recorded May 1, 2020. To claim credit visit: https://ce.mayo.edu/covid19podcast Guest: Ariela L. Marshall, M.D. (@AMarshallMD) Host: Justin D. Kreuter, M.D. (@KreuterMD) What is COVID-Associated coagulopathy? Why is it so important to recognize early on? How does it differ from the typical disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) picture? Dr. Ariela Marshall details the lab patterns, implications for our patients, and what testing should be evaluated on patients being treated for COVID-19 and when. Time Stamps: 00:00 Podcast Intro 00:40 What is COVID-associated coagulopathy and why is it important to recognize this? 02:45 How is this coagulopathy similar to or different from other coagulopathies that we commonly see in clinical practice? 04:30 Is there recommended testing for COVID-associated coagulopathy? 06:30 Can you explain what the soluble fibrin monomer test is? 08:09 How is COVID-associated coagulopathy managed in terms of prophylactic anticoagulation, therapeutic anticoagulation, and prophylactic transfusion? 14:23 What are a few lessons that you have learned during this pandemic so far? Resources: F.A. Klok, M.J.H.A. Kruip, N.J.M. van der Meer, et al., Incidence of thrombotic complications in critically ill ICU patients with COVID-19,Thrombosis Research (2020) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.thromres.2020.04.013  Thachil J, Tang N, Gando S, Falanga A, Cattaneo M...Iba T, et al. ISTH interim guidance on recognition and management of coagulopathy in COVID‐19 https://doi.org/10.1111/jth.14810 AskMayoExpert COVID-19 Resources: https://askmayoexpert.mayoclinic.org/navigator/COVID-19 ISTH COVID-19 Resources Subscribe to Lab Medicine Rounds here: https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/podcast/lab-medicine-rounds/ Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd. 

This episode was recorded April 30, 2020. To claim credit visit: https://ce.mayo.edu/covid19podcast Guest: Christopher A. Aakre, M.D. Host: Amit K. Ghosh, M.D., M.B.A. (@AmitGhosh006)  How do you approach planning for telehealth visits? Dr. Chris Aakre discusses preparing by considering How am I going to assess this concern by video? What are you looking for? What are you hoping to see there? How are you best going to be able to instruct the patient?  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. 

This episode was recorded in May 6, 2020 Claim credit here: https://ce.mayo.edu/covid19podcast Guest: Alice Gallo De Moraes, M.D. Host: Amit K. Ghosh, M.D., M.B.A. (@AmitGhosh006)  Patients hospitalized with COVID-19 are presenting with and developing severe lung injury, thrombosis, heart injury, and renal insufficiency. What is the observed rate of ventilation? Dr. Alice Gallo De Moraes discusses an individualized approach to intubation for critical support of patients infected with SARS-CoV-2. 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. 

This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded in May 2020. To claim credit visit https://ce.mayo.edu/covid19podcast Guest:  Gregory Poland, M.D. (@drgregpoland) Host: Halena M. Gazelka, M.D. (@hmgazelkamd) On the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast, Dr. Gregory Poland, an infectious diseases expert and head of Mayo Clinic’s Vaccine Research Group, discusses how SARS-CoV-2 is mutating, atypical Kawasaki disease emerging in pediatric patients, updates in antiviral therapies and how scientists and researchers are rapidly gaining new knowledge about the virus and the disease that it causes. 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. 

This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded in May 2020. Click here to claim credit: https://ce.mayo.edu/covid19podcast Guest: Andrew D. Badley, M.D. Host: Halena M. Gazelka, M.D. (@hmgazelkamd) Thanks to its combination of practice, education, and research, Mayo Clinic has a strong foundation to respond quickly to a medical crisis such as COVID-19. As the SARS-CoV-2 virus spread worldwide, a research task force was formed at Mayo Clinic to review and approve research proposals related to the virus and the disease it causes.  On the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast, Dr. Andrew Badley, chair of Mayo Clinic’s COVID-19 research task force, gives an update on COVID-19 research activities at Mayo Clinic.  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. 

This episode was recorded on May 6, 2020. Guest:  Scott D. Eggers, M.D. (@sdze) Host: Amit K. Ghosh, M.D., M.B.A. (@AmitGhosh006)  Wish you could find the easily digestible evidence-based information you're looking for with just a few clicks? AskMayoExpert COVID-19 Navigator is a free and open access point-of-care resource containing consensus-based clinical recommendations, protocols, and best practices. They’ve done the reviews, they’ve done the synthesis, so you can quickly read what you need to know and get back to your patients. Dr. Scott Eggers lays out how it was formed, how it’s being maintained, and what you can expect moving forward. Check out the tool here: AskMayoExpert COVID-19 Resources: https://askmayoexpert.mayoclinic.org/navigator/COVID-19 For more in-depth information on inpatient care for COVID-19 check out: https://ce.mayo.edu/criticalcareinsightsonline 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 May 6, 2020. Guest:  Gregory Poland, M.D. (@drgregpoland) Host: Halena M. Gazelka, M.D. (@hmgazelkamd) Spring has sprung, and, for many, spring cleaning is a ritual. During the COVID-19 pandemic, cleaning and disinfecting homes is more important than ever. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new cleaning guidelines to help effectively fight COVID-19 as businesses, schools and public spaces reopen. On the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast, Dr. Gregory Poland, a Mayo Clinic infectious diseases expert, discusses effective cleaning tactics to combat coronavirus. AskMayoExpert COVID-19 Resources: https://askmayoexpert.mayoclinic.org/navigator/COVID-19 CDC Guidelines: Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/reopen-guidance.html 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 May, 2020. Guest: Donald D. Hensrud, M.D., M.S. (@DonaldHensrudMD) Host: Sanjeev (Sanj) Kakar, M.D. (@sanjkakar)  It’s being called the "Quarantine 15" online — people poking fun at gaining weight while staying at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Is it really a problem? Or does eating help cope with stress? And what about for kids? Public health researchers warn that COVID-19 related school closures will double out-of-school time this year, raising concerns about weight gain associated with summer recess for children.  On the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast, Dr. Donald Hensrud, director of the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program, discusses tips for healthy eating and exercising while staying at home.  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. 

This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded in May, 2020. Guest: Allen J. Aksamit, Jr. M.D. Host: DeeDee Stiepan (@deedeestiepan) Originally identified as a respiratory disease, some COVID-19 patients exhibit neurologic symptoms including stroke, loss of consciousness, headache, and even the loss of taste and smell. What's unknown is whether these are direct effects of the virus entering the nervous system, or consequences of the disease's effect on the body. On the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast, Dr. Allen Aksamit Jr., a Mayo Clinic neurologist, discusses potential neurological effects of COVID-19. 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.