Mayo Clinic Talks

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D., [@chutkaMD] Guests: Steven I. Robinson, M.B.B.S., and Brittany L. Siontis, M.D. When you think of malignancies, sarcomas don’t usually come to mind. They are very uncommon and can occur in numerous locations. In addition, they can be very difficult to diagnose as the symptoms they produce are often very subtle. Approximately 15,000 cases of sarcoma are diagnosed each year in the U.S. and because July is Sarcoma Awareness Month, we’re going to do our part to raise awareness of sarcomas. My guests for this podcast include Steven I. Robinson, M.B.B.S. and Brittany L. Siontis, M.D., both from the Department of Oncology 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. 

Host: Denise M. Dupras, M.D., Ph.D.  Guest: Peter A. Noseworthy, M.D., M.B.A. Rapid advances in artificial intelligence, or AI, are changing everyday medical practice. In this episode of Genes & Your Health, explore the transformative role of AI in cardiology and primary care practices.  Don’t miss this fascinating episode of Genes & Your Health with Peter A. Noseworthy, M.D., M.B.A., Professor of Medicine and Chair of the Division of Heart Rhythm Services at the Mayo Clinic.  We’ll discuss the power of AI in early detection of heart disease, streamlined workflows for better patient outcomes, and ethical considerations of using AI in healthcare.  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: Emma F. Johnson, M.D. For both men and women, skin cancer is the most common malignancy and unlike colon, breast and lung cancer, skin cancers should be visible as they exist on the exterior of our bodies. Primary care providers need to be proficient in examining the skin of our patients and recognizing suspicious skin lesions. It’s just not possible to send all patients to a dermatologist for a skin exam. In this podcast, we’ll explore what questions we should ask our patients before we perform an exam of their skin, how we fit a skin exam into our busy schedules, and when a photograph of a skin lesion might be of benefit. Our guest for this podcast is Emma F. Johnson, M.D., a dermatologist from the Mayo Clinic.  Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd. 

Host: Denise M. Dupras, M.D., Ph.D. Guest: Aaron S. Mansfield, M.D. Can a simple blood draw diagnose cancer?  Join this episode of Genes & Your Health with Aaron Mansfield, M.D., a Mayo Clinic medical oncologist whose focus is on thoracic malignancies and early therapeutics, as we discuss the science behind non-invasive cancer screening, how cell-free DNA tests can help diagnose some cancers earlier than ever before, what limitations exist, and what promise the future holds.  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: Jason D. Greenwood, M.D., M.S. Artificial intelligence is currently one of the most commonly discussed topics, but how does it relate to the practice of medicine? According to a recent publication in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, “AI has the potential to fundamentally change the way society thinks about medicine, the way medicine is practiced, and the way medicine is taught.” That’s a pretty all-encompassing statement regarding the effect AI will have on what we do. Is AI beneficial to us as clinicians? Are there challenges associated with it? What are its shortcomings? In this podcast, I’ll be asking my guest, Jason D. Greenwood, M.D., M.S., a family physician at the Mayo Clinic these questions and as we discuss Artificial Intelligence in Medicine in this two-part release on July 9 and July 11! 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: Jason D. Greenwood, M.D., M.S. Artificial intelligence is currently one of the most commonly discussed topics, but how does it relate to the practice of medicine? According to a recent publication in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, “AI has the potential to fundamentally change the way society thinks about medicine, the way medicine is practiced, and the way medicine is taught.” That’s a pretty all-encompassing statement regarding the effect AI will have on what we do. Is AI beneficial to us as clinicians? Are there challenges associated with it? What are its shortcomings? In this podcast, I’ll be asking my guest, Jason D. Greenwood, M.D., M.S., a family physician at the Mayo Clinic these questions and as we discuss Artificial Intelligence in Medicine in this two-part release on July 9 and July 11 this week! 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: Newton B. Neidert, M.D. Varicose veins are quite common and for most, they’re a minor nuisance. However, for some individuals, they have the potential to be much more than a cosmetic health problem. They can lead to a variety of symptoms including skin discoloration, discomfort, extremity swelling and occasionally skin ulceration. Fortunately, there have been numerous advances in the management of varicose veins and in this podcast, I’ll discuss these advances with interventional radiologist, Newton B. Neidert, M.D., from the Mayo Clinic. We’ll discuss who’s at risk for varicose veins, typical symptoms patients experience and the conservative as well as more invasive treatment options. 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: Natalie C. Erbs, M.D. There is abundant research that indicates there are healthcare inequities experienced by transgender individuals. Transgender patients have the same basic health care needs as any patient. However, in addition, they might also have gender-related healthcare needs and concerns. It’s important for us to meet these healthcare needs, and this requires some special knowledge. The special needs of the transgender patient may be related to gender-affirming hormonal therapy or surgery, or it may relate to gender-specific preventive healthcare. This podcast will explore transgender health care. We’ll discuss the difficulties experienced by transgender patients, the specific healthcare needs they have and how we can become more educated in providing healthcare to transgender patients. My guest is Natalie C. Erbs, M.D., from the Department of Family Medicine at the Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic Minute: Coming out as LGBTQ to your health care provider - Mayo Clinic News Network Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd. 

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.