Dr. Amanda Lorenz discusses the importance of empathy and communication when delivering bad news to patients. Topics include effective communication strategies, using simple language, providing emotional support, delivering bad news remotely, and navigating emotional reactions.

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Ali J. Ainsworth, M.D. A successful pregnancy is a complicated process. It involves a combination of precise timing as well as anatomic and physiologic conditions which need to be intact and functioning normally. When pregnancy is unable to be achieved, it can be due to a problem in the female, the male, or both. It’s relatively common and can result in significant frustration. Psychological problems also commonly result. The topic for today’s podcast is infertility; it’s causes, evaluation and management. My guest is Ali J. Ainsworth, M.D., a specialist in reproductive endocrinology and infertility from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Mayo Clinic. June is Infertility Awareness Month Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd. 

Dr. Robert Jacobson discusses the importance of immunizations in healthcare, including updates for 2024 such as COVID vaccines, respiratory syncytial virus vaccination, and pneumococcal vaccines. The podcast also covers strategies to increase immunization rates, the effectiveness of the Shingrix vaccine, and recommendations for seasonal COVID vaccines, RSV protection, and shared decision-making for older patients.

Brought to you by: Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast Host: Nicole Nfonoyim-Hara Guests: John Halamka, M.D., M.S., and Sonya Makhni, M.D., M.S., M.B.A. On this episode of the RISE for Equity podcast, Dr. John Halamka and Dr. Sonya Makhni join host Nicole Nfonoyim-Hara to explore the multifaceted realm of Equity in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Delving into AI's applications in healthcare and various industries, this episode sheds light on its potential to transform patient care experiences. Listeners gain a deeper understanding of how AI is reshaping healthcare and are equipped with insights to recognize its presence and benefits within the healthcare landscape. This episode also serves as a beacon illuminating the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in improving patient care experiences. John D. Halamka, M.D., M.S., is a dedicated leader in advancing technology and policy for information exchange among healthcare stakeholders. Currently serving as President of the Mayo Clinic Platform, Dr. Halamka collaborates on research addressing algorithmic bias. With a rich background in education, including 25 years as a professor at Harvard Medical School, he is committed to nurturing the next generation of healthcare technology professionals. Sonya Makhni, M.D., M.S., M.B.A., serves as the Medical Director of Mayo Clinic Platform. Her focus spans data systems transformation, ML operations, AI bias mitigation in healthcare, health equity, innovation, change management, and novel care delivery models. Additionally, she is a Senior Associate Consultant in Hospital Internal Medicine at Mayo Clinic. 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.  “Wonderful thing about AI is it captures knowledge and democratizes access to that knowledge. Any doctor anywhere, any patient anywhere can get the benefit of the best knowledge gathered across our entire population” – Dr. John Halamka “It's equal parts up to the technology and equal parts up to us to understand how to harness the technology and hold ourselves accountable in terms of making sure the technology developers and the technology users are ensuring that we are, in actuality, also pursuing a raised bar of clinical practice.” – Dr. Sonya Makhni

Explore the dangers of smoke inhalation injuries in first responders with Brittany A. Strelow. Learn about the composition of smoke, long-term impacts on health, safety equipment, and treatment options. Discover the importance of recognizing at-risk occupational groups and taking a comprehensive occupational history for optimal healthcare outcomes.

Dr. Ronald S. Go discusses abnormal platelet test results and their implications on patient care. Topics include the differentiation between reactive and primary causes of elevated platelet counts, diagnostic considerations post-transfusion, detecting platelet clumping in blood samples, differentiating serious platelet disorders, and advancements in platelet apheresis.

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D., [@chutkaMD] Guest: Michele A. Hanson, M.D. There are a variety of things a woman can do to increase the odds of successful pregnancy. One of the most important is receiving regular prenatal care. It provides major benefits to both the mother and the unborn child. It’s been shown to reduce the risk of pregnancy complications as well as the risk of complications to the fetus. It’s one of the best ways to increase the likelihood of a healthy pregnancy. When should prenatal care begin? What does good prenatal care consist of? How often should a woman be seen for prenatal care?  In this podcast, we’ll be covering these topics and more as we discuss “Prenatal Care” with my guest, Michele A. Hanson, M.D., a family medicine physician 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. 

Renowned Mayo Clinic Hematologist Ronald S. Go, M.D. and host Andy J. Herber, P.A.-C. dive into the complexities of interpreting white blood cell counts in the complete blood count, discussing various causes of abnormalities like allergies, medications, and infections. They explore the effects of GCSF on post-chemo patients, management strategies for leukopenia, and the critical thresholds of neutrophil counts, emphasizing the importance of cautious interpretation and consistent CBC monitoring for patients undergoing myelosuppressive chemotherapy.

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D., [@chutkaMD] Guest: Tanios S. Bekaii-Saab, M.D. Although esophageal cancer is not a common malignancy, when found it often has a poor prognosis. It’s about four times more likely to occur in a male than a female. Although a variety of malignancies can develop in the esophagus, most tend to be either squamous cell or adenocarcinoma. Fortunately, the rates of esophageal cancer have been decreasing slightly over the past decade. Despite the fact that esophageal cancer often produces symptoms, the survival rate has not been very good, although due to new and improved treatments it has been improving. The topic for today’s podcast is esophageal cancer and my guest is Tanios S. Bekaii-Saab, M.D., the division chair for Hematology/Oncology at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona. We’ll discuss the risk factors for esophageal cancer, its common presenting symptoms, how to establish a diagnosis and the various treatment options available. Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd. 

Renowned Mayo Clinic Hematologist, Dr. Ronald S. Go, discusses evaluating abnormalities in hemoglobin levels, different types of anemia, and the importance of clinical context and confirmatory testing. Topics include non-heme causes of polycythemia, diagnostic approach for polycythemia vera, differential diagnosis and workup for anemia, diagnostic value of Mean Corpuscular Volume in anemias, and guidance on anemia testing and hemoglobin interpretation.