Mayo Clinic Talks

Genes and Your Health Series: The Impact of Ancestry on Genes and Health Disparities

Host: Denise M. Dupras, M.D., Ph.D.

Guest: Melissa Davis, Ph.D., Director of the Institute of Translational Genomic Medicine at Morehouse School of Medicine

In this insightful episode, Dr. Melissa Davis delves into the profound influence of genetic ancestry on health outcomes and disparities. Her pioneering work in disparities genomics sheds light on how biological determinants intersect with systemic marginalization to exacerbate cancer health disparities. Dr. Davis discusses groundbreaking research linking ancestry to tumor biology, particularly in breast, prostate, and gynecologic cancers. This episode offers a compelling narrative on the evolving immune system's role in tumor aggressiveness and resistance to standard care, offering a new lens for addressing health inequities.

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Navigating the Match: What Every Medical Student Needs to Know

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.

Guests: Jesse D. Bracamonte, D.O., Casey Martinez, Kiyan Heybati

If you’re a physician, there are several events during your medical journey that you’ll always remember, receiving your letter of acceptance for medical school, medical school graduation and Match Day. For those of you who aren’t physicians, Match Day is a very exciting day for medical students. It represents the day students learn where they’ll be doing their residency training. It’s a complicated process that uses an algorithm to match students and residency positions. But what happens if a student doesn’t match with a residency program, what are their options? What do residency programs consider when ranking the numerous student candidates?  What are some common mistakes students make during the match process and how can students maximize their chances of matching with one of their top residency choices? These are questions I’ll be asking my guests, Jesse D. Bracamonte, D.O., a family physician and Associate Dean of Student Affairs at the Arizona campus of the Mayo Clinic, as well as Casey Martinez and Kiyan Heybati, both senior medical students from the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine. Our topic of discussion for this podcast will be “Navigating the Match: What Every Medical Student Should Know”.

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Genes and Your Health Series: Cardiology and Genetics

Host: Denise M. Dupras, M.D., Ph.D.

Guest: John R. Giudicessi, M.D., Ph.D.

Dr. Giudicessi, a leader in cardiovascular genetics and gene therapy research, discusses the latest advancements in understanding and treating genetic arrhythmias and cardiomyopathies. This episode provides a comprehensive look at how genetics is revolutionizing cardiovascular care, empowering physicians to offer more precise, patient-centered treatments. Dr. Giudicessi’s insights underscore the transformative potential of genetic research in improving outcomes for patients with inheritable cardiovascular diseases.

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Class 5 Tuberculosis Cases

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.

Guest: John W. Wilson, M.D.

Tuberculosis remains a significant health concern. Globally, in 2023, an estimated 10 million individuals developed active tuberculosis and over one million died of the disease. In the U.S., just under 10, 000 individuals in the U.S. were diagnosed with TB, representing an increase over 2022. While tuberculosis remains a treatable disease, it’s important to suspect and recognize those who may have it. A class 5 tuberculosis case is part of a TB classification system and refers to a suspected tuberculosis infection that requires further investigation. Symptoms may or may not be present and these patients may have an active TB case that could be contagious. This podcast is about class 5 tuberculosis cases, and my guest is infectious disease specialist, John W. Wilson, M.D., from the Mayo Clinic.

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Life as a Student

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.

Guests: Mary Lang; Caroline M. Gearin; Nick R. Winder, SPT

Students in the various fields of medicine deal with a variety of stresses. Perhaps one of the biggest stresses is getting accepted into their respective school to begin their training. Once enrolled, they’re then provided a large amount of information to be memorized and essentially need to learn a new language. They have pressure to do well on exams and spend countless hours in study or on the wards. Many students deal with financial stresses, often graduating with a tremendous student loan debt. So, what’s life like as a student? How do students deal with these stresses?  What’s the application procedure like and are there ways to increase the chances of getting accepted? Do our schools devote enough time to our students’ wellness and burn-out prevention? These are some of the questions we’ll cover in this podcast as we discuss “Life as a Student”. My three guests are all students in a variety of medical training programs. Mary Lang is a 2^nd year medical student at the Mayo Alix School of Medicine after obtaining a degree in biomedical engineering. Caroline Gearin is a 2^nd year physician assistant student at the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences and also has a bachelor’s degree in health science. Nick Winder is a 2^nd year physical therapy student at the Mayo Clinic physical therapy doctoral program.

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Pulmonary Hypertension

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.

Guest: Robert L. Scott, M.D., Ph.D.

Pulmonary hypertension is an important medical condition and often underrecognized in primary care. It has a variety of causes, and its most common presenting symptom is dyspnea. As primary care clinicians, we often see patients with symptoms of dyspnea and pulmonary hypertension is not a health problem we commonly encounter. Yet, early recognition and diagnosis is important and has major implications for patient outcomes. What are some clues that a patient might have pulmonary hypertension? What are its most common causes and what are the potential complications if it goes unrecognized? These are some of the questions I’ll be asking my guest, Robert L. Scott, M.D., Ph.D., from the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at the Arizona campus of the Mayo Clinic as we discuss “Pulmonary Hypertension”.

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Genes and Your Health Series: Colon Cancer

Host: Denise M. Dupras, M.D., Ph.D.

Guest: Jewel J. Samadder, M.D., Gastroenterologist and Professor, Mayo Clinic

In this episode of Mayo Clinic Talks, Dr. Denise Dupras interviews Dr. Jewel Samadder about colon cancer, with a focus on how genetics and family history influence cancer risk and screening strategies. Dr. Samadder emphasizes empowering primary care providers to identify patients who may benefit from genetic evaluation and early colonoscopy. He encourages clinicians to take thorough family histories and use them to guide screening strategies, helping catch cancer early — or prevent it entirely.

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Obstetric and Gynecologic Health Series: Infertility and Miscarriage

Host: Danielle O’Laughlin, PA-C, MS and Jenna Wygant, APRN, CNP, DNP

Guest: Nicole Callahan, APRN, CNP, MS

In this episode, along with guest Nicole Callahan, APRN, CNP, MS, we explore reproductive health challenges. Starting with the different types of miscarriage—identifying their unique anatomic changes, symptoms, and outcomes. We will cover the basics of both female and male infertility, including when it’s the ideal time to refer patients for specialized care. Finally, we explore ectopic pregnancy, discussing common locations, risk factors, clinical presentation, diagnostic approach, and treatment options.

By the end of this podcasts, listeners will be able to: 

1. Identify the differences in anatomic changes, symptoms, and outcomes in the types of miscarriage.
2. Understand the basics in female and male infertility and when to refer for more advanced care.
3. Describe an ectopic pregnancy in regard to most common location, risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.

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Genes and Your Health Series: Harnessing the Power of T-Cells for the Treatment of Cancer and Immune Related Diseases

Host: Denise M. Dupras, M.D., Ph.D.

Guest: Saad J. Kenderian, M.B., Ch.B.

Dr. Saad Kenderian discusses the use of CAR-T cell therapy, a groundbreaking treatment that genetically modifies a patient's T-cells to target and destroy cancer cells, particularly in blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. He highlights the importance of identifying eligible patients, monitoring treatment response, and applying genomics to guide the future of personalized cancer immunotherapy.

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Obstetric and Gynecologic Health Series: Vaginal Conditions

Host: Danielle O’Laughlin, PA-C, MS

Guest: Jenna Wygant, APRN, CNP, DNP

In this episode, Jenna Wygant, APRN, CNP, DNP, walks listeners through the most common types of vaginitis, helping providers to confidently differentiate between them.

We’ll explore the definitions, causes, risk factors, signs and symptoms, as well as diagnostic methods and treatment options for each condition. Comparing the features of these common vaginitis conditions will be emphasized throughout the episode.

By the end of this podcasts, listeners will be able to:

1. Differentiate common vaginitis conditions.
2. Understand the definition, causes/risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for common vaginitis conditions.
3. Identify features that help compare common vaginitis conditions.

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Obstetric and Gynecologic Health Series: Vulvar Conditions

Host: Danielle O’Laughlin, PA-C, MS and Jenna Wygant, APRN, CNP, DNP

Guest: Jenna Johnson, APRN, CNP, DNP

In this episode, we focus on understanding and differentiating common vulvar conditions with guest Jenna Johnson, APRN, CNP, DNP. We will cover how to recognize conditions such as risk factors, signs and symptoms, and gain insight into how these conditions are diagnosed and treated. We’ll also highlight helpful ways to compare these common vulvar health conditions.

By the end of this podcast, listeners will be able to:

1. Differentiate common vulvar conditions.
2. Understand the definition, causes/risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for common vulvar conditions.
3. Identify features that help compare common vulvar conditions.

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Obstetric and Gynecologic Health Series: Contraception

Host: Danielle O’Laughlin, PA-C, MS

Guest: Jenna Wygant, APRN, CNP, DNP

Guest, Jenna Wygant, APRN, CNP, DNP, joins us to explore the full spectrum of contraception options - from natural family planning to non-hormonal and hormonal methods. For each type of contraception, an understanding of how each type works, their efficacy, and the potential risks and benefits will be covered. We also break down the different types of emergency contraception and considerations to review when consulting with patients.

By the end of this podcast, listeners will be able to: 

1. Define natural family planning, non-hormonal, and hormonal contraceptives.
2. Understand the use, efficacy, mechanism of action, and risks and benefits for the different types of contraception.
3. Explain the types and uses of emergency contraception.

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Obstetric and Gynecologic Health Series: Menstrual Cycle and Menopause

Host: Danielle O’Laughlin, PA-C, MS and Jenna Wygant, APRN, CNP, DNP

Guest: Jissy Cyriac, M.D.

In this episode, guest Jissy Cyriac, M.D., will walk us through the complexities of menstrual health by comparing a normal menstrual cycle with the key causes of abnormal uterine bleeding and menopause. Recognizing the signs, symptoms, and treatment options for conditions like endometriosis, adenomyosis, and endometrial hyperplasia. Plus, we’ll highlight essential buzzwords, the gold-standards and helpful ways to help solidify understanding of key aspects of gynecologic health for menstrual cycles, abnormal uterine bleeding causes, and menopause.

By the end of this podcasts, listeners will be able to:

1. Differentiate the normal menstrual cycle versus causes of abnormal uterine bleeding and menopause.
2. Recognize the signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for a few of the abnormal uterine bleeding causes including endometriosis, adenomyosis, and endometrial hyperplasia.
3. Identify BUZZ words, gold standards, and helpful ways to remember components of the normal menstrual cycle, abnormal uterine bleeding causes, and menopause.

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Obstetric and Gynecologic Health Series: Benign Inflammatory Breast Conditions

Host: Danielle O’Laughlin, PA-C, MS and Jenna Wygant, APRN, CNP, DNP

Guest: Danielle O’Laughlin, PA-C, MS

In this episode, along with host/guest Danielle O’Laughlin, PA-C, MS, we will discuss benign, inflammatory breast conditions. We will cover how to differentiate between common issues such as mastitis, breast abscess, fat necrosis, galactorrhea, and gynecomastia. We’ll walk through the key signs and symptoms to watch for and explore how each condition is diagnosed and treated. This episode offers valuable insights into these non-cancerous yet very important conditions.

By the end of this podcasts, listeners will be able to:

1. Differentiate the benign, inflammatory breast conditions including mastitis, breast abscess, fat necrosis, galactorrhea, and gynecomastia.
2. Recognize the signs and symptoms for benign, inflammatory breast conditions.
3. Summarize the diagnosis and treatment options for benign, inflammatory breast conditions.

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Barrett’s Esophagus

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.

Guests: Cadman L. Leggett, M.D., and Chamil C. Codipilly, M.D.

Occasional heartburn from gastroesophageal reflux is usually nothing more than an occasional nuisance for most patients.  However, when the reflux becomes chronic, it can become more serious.  One complication is Barrett’s esophagus. On occasion, Barrett’s can develop into esophageal adenocarcinoma, an aggressive malignancy with a survival rate of only around 20% at 5 years.  Although usually seen in those with chronic acid reflux, Barrett’s can occasionally occur in those without any clinical evidence of acid reflux.  When should a patient with acid reflux receive an upper endoscopy?  What’s the significance of finding Barrett’s esophagus on an endoscopy?  How often does Barrett’s develop into esophageal cancer and does treatment prevent this from happening?  In this podcast, these are just some of the questions I’ll be asking our guests, Cadman L. Leggett, M.D., and Chamil C. Codipilly, M.D., both from the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the Mayo Clinic as we discuss Barrett’s Esophagus.

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Genes and Your Health Series: mRNA: What it is, What it Does, and Hope in Rare Diseases

Host: Denise M. Dupras, M.D., Ph.D.

Guest: Michael Zimmer, Ph.D., Director of Rare Diseases at Moderna Therapeutics

This episode of Genes & Your Health welcomes Dr. Michael Zimmer from Moderna Therapeutics, who discusses how mRNA technology is being applied to treat rare genetic diseases, especially liver-based metabolic disorders. Dr. Zimmer explains how mRNA can help the body produce missing proteins, the challenges of delivering these therapies, and the promise they hold for previously untreatable conditions.

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Transplantation Series: Lung Transplantation

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.

Guest: John Haney, M.D., M.P.H.

Lung transplantation remains a very viable option for patients with end-stage pulmonary disease who no longer respond to medical management. Over 5,000 lung transplants are performed annually around the world. However, its estimated that over 10 times this number are candidates and awaiting a transplant. A shortage of organs remains the major limiting factor. What are the common indications and who’s a candidate for a lung transplant? How are patients prioritized and chosen? What advances have been made in the field and what challenges remain? Finally, what role does the primary care clinician play in lung transplantation? I’ll be discussing these questions and more with my guest, Jack Haney, M.D., M.P.H., chair of cardiothoracic surgery at the Jacksonville campus of the Mayo Clinic. The topic for this podcast is “Lung Transplantation”.

Learn more about this Transplant Series:  Mayo Clinic Talks: Donate Life: Transplantation Series | Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development

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To learn more and register to be an organ donor please visit https://careinfo.mayoclinic.org/organ-donation.

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Genes and Your Health Series: Microbiome Wellness Index 2

Host: Denise M. Dupras, M.D., Ph.D.

Guest: Heidi Nelson, M.D., Emeritus Chair of the Department of Surgery and past Chair of the Division of Colon & Rectal Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester

Guest: Jaeyun Sung, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biomedical Informatics and Senior Associate Consultant II in the Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Mayo Clinic Rochester

This episode of Genes & Your Health presents the results of the Gut Microbiome Wellness Index 2 study, which examines the differences between the gut microbiomes of healthy and disease-affected populations. Drs. Nelson and Sung discussed a potential future where a stool gut microbiome profile could be used as a barometer of general gut health and outlined how the microbiome can be altered and used to predict overall health.  They also covered factors that can contribute to returning the gut microbiome to healthy status after a disruption.

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Transplantation Series: What's New in Organ Transplantation Surgery

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.

Guest: Julie K. Heimbach, M.D.

In 2024, over 48,000 organ transplants were performed in the U.S., representing an increase over the number performed the year before. There was also an increase in the number of transplants performed internationally, offering hope to patients worldwide with organ failure. Significant advancements have been made in the field of organ transplantation, and this is responsible for the success of the organ transplantation program. What are some of the major milestones that have taken place since the initial organ transplant? How has technology improved the success of an organ transplanted? What role will xenotransplantation, or transplantation of animal organs play in the future? These are some of the questions I’ll be asking my guest, Julie K. Heimbach, M.D., transplant surgeon and director of the Transplant Center at the Mayo Clinic. The topic for this podcast is “What’s New in Transplant Surgery?”

Learn more about this Transplant Series:  Mayo Clinic Talks: Donate Life: Transplantation Series | Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development

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Transplantation Series: AI in Transplantation Medicine

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.

Guest: Rohan M. Goswami, M.D.

The benefits of artificial intelligence or AI are just beginning to be recognized. AI has the potential to improve productivity and efficiency in the workplace, reduce errors and help sort out complex issues. The field of healthcare is finding roles for AI by improving the management of patient data, enhancing clinical decision making and assisting in medical imaging analysis. The integration of AI in transplantation medicine is evolving and has the potential to revolutionize the field. Can AI assist in organ matching and allocation? Can it predict graft survival and organ rejection?  What ethical concerns does AI bring to the specialty?  I’ll be discussing these issues in this podcast as we tackle the topic of “AI in Transplantation Medicine”. My guest for this podcast is Rohan M. Goswami, M.D., a cardiologist and specialist in Transplant Medicine from the Mayo Clinic.

Learn more about this Transplant Series:  Mayo Clinic Talks: Donate Life: Transplantation Series | Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development

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Transplantation Series: Cardiac Transplantation

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.

Guest: Ruben J. Crespo-Diaz, M.D., Ph.D.

The world’s first human-to-human heart transplant was performed in 1967 and represented a significant breakthrough for medical science. Although the transplant patient only survived 18 days, it was still a historic event. Since this initial heart transplant, significant improvements have been made in the field of organ transplantation and currently, approximately 5000 heart transplants are performed annually. Unfortunately, over ten times this number could benefit from the procedure. What’s the limiting factor in the number of heart transplants performed? What are the current criteria of eligibility for a heart transplant? What are some of the improvements in the field of cardiac transplant surgery? I’ll get answers to these questions and more from my guest, Ruben J. Crespo-Diaz, M.D., Ph.D., from the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at the Mayo Clinic. The topic for this podcast is “Cardiac Transplant”.

Learn more about this Transplant Series:  Mayo Clinic Talks: Donate Life: Transplantation Series | Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development

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Transplantation Series: Pancreas Transplantation

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.

Guests: Nitin N. Katariya, M.D., and Lavanya Kodali, M.B.B.S., M.D.

At this time, about 11% of the population in the U.S. has diabetes.  This represents nearly 40 million people. And this number is increasing, not only in the U.S. but around the world. Although we have more medical options now than ever before for managing diabetes, the treatment is less than optimal. Another option is a pancreas transplant. What’s the status of pancreatic transplantation? Who’s a candidate for the procedure? How effective is it and what does the future hold for the procedure?  The topic for this podcast is “Pancreas Transplantation” and I’ll be discussing these questions with Nitin N. Katariya, M.D., a transplant surgeon and Lavanya Kodali, M.B.B.S., M.D., a nephrologist and specialist in renal transplant, both from the Arizona campus of the Mayo Clinic.

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Transplantation Series: Expanded Donor Criteria for Organ Transplantation

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.

Guest: C. Burcin Taner, M.D.

Recently, the criteria for organ donors have expanded in order to address the increasing difference between the number of available organs and the demand for transplants. Advancements in medical technology, a better understanding of transplant immunology, and the improvement of transplant surgery techniques have allowed for the inclusion of a greater pool of donors with various health conditions, which excluded them as donors in the past. Understanding the delicate balance between expanding the criteria for transplantation and maintaining a high quality of life for the recipients has been important in advancing the field of organ transplantation. The topic for this podcast is “Expanded Donor Criteria for Organ Transplantation” and my guest is C. Burcin Taner, M.D., Professor of Surgery and Chair of the Department of Transplantation at the Florida campus of the Mayo Clinic.

Learn more about our Transplant Series:  Mayo Clinic Talks: Donate Life: Transplantation Series | Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development

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To learn more and register to be an organ donor please visit https://careinfo.mayoclinic.org/organ-donation.

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Clearing the Fog on Cataracts

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.

Guest: Amir R. Khan, M.D.

Although cataracts are typically seen in middle age and older individuals, they can occur at any age. They represent one of the leading causes of impaired vision and blindness worldwide. They typically develop slowly, and most patients aren’t often aware of symptoms until they’ve have progressed significantly. Fortunately, there’s very effective treatment available which can restore a patient’s vision. In today’s podcast, we’ll discuss cataracts, their symptoms and management with Amir R. Khan, M.D., an ophthalmologist at the Mayo Clinic.

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Tuberculosis (TB) in Children

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.

Guest: James T. Gaensbauer, M.D., M.S.

Each year, we recognize World TB Day on March 24. This annual event commemorates the date in 1882 when Dr. Robert Koch announced his discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacillus that causes tuberculosis (TB). World TB Day is a day to educate the public about the impact of TB around the world. 

The CDC, along with our partners and colleagues around the world, share successes in TB prevention and control and raise awareness of the challenges that hinder our progress toward the elimination of this devastating disease.

Tuberculosis continues to be a global health concern.  Despite being preventable and very treatable, this disease continues to cause suffering and death.  It accounted for an estimated one and a quarter million deaths worldwide in 2023. In the United States, cases have been increasing over the past several years, and this is also true in children, especially in those under the age of 5 years. What are the common risk factors for tuberculosis in children? Is the disease different in children compared to adults? What should we, as a primary care provider do when we suspect tuberculosis in a young patient? These are some of the questions I’ll be asking my guest for this podcast, James T. Gaensbauer, M.D., M.S., a pediatric infectious disease specialist at the Mayo Clinic as we discuss “Tuberculosis in Children”.

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