Mayo Clinic Talks

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in Healthcare

Hosts: Dawn Davis, M.D. and Sanj Kakar, M.D., @sanjkakar 

Guests: Anjali Bhagra, M.D. and Basel Sharaf, M.D., DDS

On this episode, Dr. Anjali Bhagra and Dr. Basel Sharaf join hosts Dr. Dawn Davis and Dr. Sanj Kakar to discuss the transformation of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in healthcare.  At Mayo Clinic there are populations of patients of various backgrounds that are seen and treated at by a diverse group of health care professionals. Meeting the needs of those facing healthcare disparities is also a critical part of the DEI conversation.  Dr. Bhagra and Dr. Sharaf share their unique experiences over time serving patients at Mayo Clinic.

Dr. Bhagra highlights the RISE for Equity national CME course, that brings together leaders with a solution driven mindset.  The event will be held in Washington D.C. from August 1-3, 2024, where leaders gather to Reflect, Inspire, Strengthen and Empower (RISE).

Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or here and on Twitter @MayoMedEd. 

Lab Medicine Edition | Electrolytes: Calcium (Hypercalcemia, Hypocalcemia)

HOST: Andy Herber, P.A.-C.

GUEST: Mira T. Keddis, M.D.

Join our host, Andy J. Herber, P.A.-C. to take a deeper look at hypercalcemia and hypocalcemia. This podcast will do a review of the management of calcium disorders with guest,  Mira T. Keddis, M.D.

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Lab Medicine Edition | Electrolytes: Potassium (Hyperkalemia, Hypokalemia)

HOST: Andy Herber, P.A.-C.

GUEST: Mira T. Keddis, M.D.

Join our host, Andy J. Herber, P.A.-C., as he explores potassium disorders that are commonly encountered by Primary Care Providers. High and Low potassium if not appropriately managed can lead to lethal complications. This episode provides a discussion about the workup and management of Hyperkalemia and Hypokalemia with Mira T. Keddis, M.D.

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When to Refer a Patient for a Lung Transplant

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD]

Guest: Kelly Pennington, M.D.

Guest: Sahar Saddoughi, M.D., Ph.D.

The lung is one of the most common organs transplanted, trailing transplants of kidney, liver, and heart, with over 2600 performed in 2022. Lung transplantation may involve transplanting either one or both lungs, and occasionally performed together with a heart transplant. Although some patients with a lung transplant have lived more than 10 years, only about half are alive after 5 years. In this podcast, we’ll discuss “When to Refer a Patient for a Lung Transplant”. Who’s a candidate for a lung transplant and when should we think about this for our patients? How successful is a lung transplant and what are conditions that would exclude a patient from the procedure? These are all questions I’ll be asking my guests, thoracic surgeon, Sahar Saddoughi, M.D., Ph.D., and pulmonologist, Kelly Pennington, M.D., both from the Mayo Clinic in honor of ‘National Donate Life Month’.                 

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https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/lung-transplant/home/orc-20211835

Lab Medicine Edition | Electrolytes: Sodium (Hypernatremia, Hyponatremia)

HOST: Andy Herber, P.A.-C.

GUEST: Mira T. Keddis, M.D.

Join our host, Andy J. Herber, P.A.-C., as he explores Hyponatremia and Hypernatremia; common findings in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Sodium disorders are associated with an increased morbidity and mortality for patients. Guest, Mira T. Keddis, M.D. , renown Mayo Clinic Nephrologist, joins the podcast to provide guidance on understanding evaluations and management of sodium abnormalities.

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When to Refer a Patient for a Heart Transplant

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD]

Guest: Drew N. Rosenbaum, M.D.

The first heart transplant patient survived only 18 days as the early attempts of heart transplantation were plagued by immune rejection of the transplanted organ. Today, thanks to the many advances in organ transplantation, heart transplant patients typically lead productive lives for years. 75% of heart transplant patients live at least 5 years and nearly 85% return to work. Who’s a candidate for a heart transplant? How long do patients typically wait for a heart transplant and when should we think about a heart transplant for our patients? These are questions I’ll be asking my guest, Drew N. Rosenbaum, M.D., a cardiologist from the Mayo Clinic. The topic for this podcast is “When to Refer a Patient for a Heart Transplant” in honor of 'National Donate Life Month'.

Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd. 

Menopause and Women's Health Edition | Menopause and Sexual Health

HOST - Dawn Marie R. Davis, M.D.

GUEST - Jennifer Vencill, PhD, LP

Sexual health during menopause is often a forgotten topic for female patients. Dr. Jennifer Vencill joins the podcast to discuss common sexual health concerns normal, what to expect, and how to seek assistance for patients in terms of sexual health during menopause and later life.

This episode is brought to you by: https://www.astellas.com/us/ 

Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at ce.mayo.edu  or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.  To learn more about this episode:

https://ce.mayo.edu/online-education/content/mayo-clinic-talks-menopause-and-womens-health-edition 

Menopause and Women's Health Edition | Hormones and Sexual Health After Cancer

HOST - Dawn Marie R. Davis, M.D.

GUEST - Carol Kuhle, DO, MPH

Guest, Dr. Carol Kuhle, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of hormones, hormone regulation, sexual health and hormone driven cancers. The needs of women with cancer and cancer survivors are often overlooked when it comes to the effect of hormones and the outcomes for sexual health and relationships for these patients.

This episode is brought to you by: https://www.astellas.com/us/ 

Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at ce.mayo.edu  or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.  To learn more about this episode:

https://ce.mayo.edu/online-education/content/mayo-clinic-talks-menopause-and-womens-health-edition 

Tuberculosis

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD]

Guest: Zelalem Temesgen, M.D.

It’s thought that a variant of tuberculosis originated in East Africa around 3 million years ago with the current strain of Mycobacterium tuberculosis dating back at least 20,000 years. Although easily spread from one person to another, not everyone infected develops active disease. The management of tuberculosis varies, and although there is a vaccine, it’s not commonly used in the U.S.  Effective pharmacologic treatment is available, however drug-resistant strains have presented challenges in some cases. This podcast is in recognition of World Tuberculosis Day, March 24, the day that Dr. Robert Koch reported Mycobacterium Tuberculosis. We’ll discuss the disease, it’s diagnosis and management with infectious disease specialist and Professor of Medicine, Zelalem Temesgen, M.D., 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. 

Menopause and Women's Health Edition | Topical and Non-Hormonal Therapies

HOST - Dawn Marie R. Davis, M.D.

GUEST - Hannah C. Nordhues, M.D.

GUEST - Amber Klindworth, P.A.-C.

Menopause symptoms for women not only have a personal impact on the individual, but also a public health impact. Studies have shown an annual economic impact of 1.8 billion dollars in lost workdays and 25 billion dollars in medical costs for women coping with the symptoms of menopause. Hannah C. Nordhues, M.D., and Amber Klindworth, P.A.-C., serve as guests to discuss the impact of menopause on everyday life for women and discuss non-hormonal treatment options for these patients.

This episode is brought to you by: https://www.astellas.com/us/ 

Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at ce.mayo.edu or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.  To learn more about this episode:

https://ce.mayo.edu/online-education/content/mayo-clinic-talks-menopause-and-womens-health-edition 

 

Update in Asthma

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD]

Guest: John C. Lewis, M.D.

It’s estimated that 25 million people in the U.S. have asthma; this represents about 1 in every 13 individuals. It’s more common in females and is a leading cause of chronic disease in children. Asthma represents a common reason for an outpatient visit and is unfortunately, also a relatively common reason for hospitalization. Although it’s felt that almost all deaths from asthma are preventable with appropriate management, over 3,000 people per year die from asthma. How do we properly evaluate patients we suspect have asthma? What are the goals for their management and what are the current recommendations for treatment? For this podcast we’ll discuss an update in asthma with my guest, John C. Lewis, M.D., from the Division of Allergic Disease at the Mayo Clinic.

Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at ce.mayo.edu access this podcast and more here or on Twitter @MayoMedEd. 

Menopause & Women's Health Edition | Menopause and Hormonal Therapy

HOST - Dawn Marie R. Davis, M.D.

GUEST - Jewel M. Kling, M.D., M.P.H.

The number of midlife women transitioning into menopause is substantial with more than one million women in the U.S. entering menopause each year. Symptoms such as vasomotor symptoms (VMS), mood and sleep disturbances, and sexual problems are common during the menopause transition, yet often go untreated. Menopausal hormone therapy (HT) is often the preferred and most effective treatment option for menopausal symptoms. Dr. Juliana (Jewel) Kling joins the podcast to discuss this important topic.

This episode is brought to you by: https://www.astellas.com/us/ 

Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.  Learn more about this episode at:

https://ce.mayo.edu/online-education/content/mayo-clinic-talks-menopause-and-womens-health-edition

*Episode Addendum: terminology “micronized progesterone acetate”; said in error: “medroxyprogesterone acetate” 

A Career in Academic Medicine

Hosts: Sanj Kakar, M.D., @sanjkakar | Dawn R. Davis, M.D.

Guests: Rondell P. Graham, M.B.B.S. | Laura E. Raffals, M.D. | Sophie J. Bakri, M.D.

A career in academic medicine can be rewarding, but also requires careful consideration to determine the best pathway to pursue. Join hosts Sanj Kakar, M.D. and Dawn Davis, M.D. as they discuss with our guests their personal journeys and lessons learned. Guests for this episode are Sophie J. Bakri, M.D, a Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology in Rochester, MN, Rondell P. Graham, M.B.B.S. a Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, along with a Consultant Pathologist in Rochester, MN and Laura Raffals, M.D., a Professor of Medicine and Chair of the Operations Coordinating Group for Mayo Clinic.

This episode is a special video offering of Mayo Clinic Talks podcast - To watch the full video please visit: ce.mayo.edu

Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd. 

Menopause and Women's Health Edition | Menopause and Bone Health

HOST - Dawn Marie R. Davis, M.D.

GUEST - Suneela Vegunta, M.D.

Dr. Suneela Vegunta joins the podcast to discuss the importance of the protecting the musculoskeletal system in patients during the menopause stage of life. Hormonal decline can have a significant impact on bone density, mobility and independence, causing osteopenia and osteoporosis. Topics covered in this episode include the impact of hormones on bone density, risk factors for osteoporosis and strategies to maintain and protect bone health. 

This episode is brought to you by: https://www.astellas.com

Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.  To learn more about this episode at:

https://ce.mayo.edu/online-education/content/mayo-clinic-talks-menopause-and-womens-health-edition

Menopause and Women's Health Edition | Introduction to Menopause

HOST - Dawn Marie R. Davis, M.D.

GUEST - Jackie M. Thielen, M.D.

Menopausal concerns in women have been often neglected due to uncertainty and misunderstanding. The goal of this podcast is to offer clarity regarding the basics of menopause. Guest Dr. Jackie Thielen, who is the founding medical director for the Women's Health Specialty Clinic on the Mayo Clinic Florida campus, is the guest speaker kicking off this women’s health mini-series focusing on Menopause.  

This episode is brought to you by: https://www.astellas.com

Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.  To learn more about this episode at:

https://ce.mayo.edu/online-education/content/mayo-clinic-talks-menopause-and-womens-health-edition  

Identifying and Treating Thyroid Disorders

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD]

Guest: M. Regina Castro, M.D.

It’s estimated that at least 12% of the U.S. population have some form of thyroid disorder. It’s more common in women and well over half of all patients with a thyroid dysfunction don’t know they have a problem. We encounter patients with hypothyroidism often; especially sub-clinical hypothyroidism and thyroid nodules are also found frequently. What do we need to consider when contemplating thyroid replacement therapy in a patient? How long do we need to re-image thyroid nodules? And when should we refer a patient with a thyroid nodule for a fine needle aspirate? In this podcast, I’ll discuss these questions and more with M. Regina Castro, M.D., from the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism 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.

Rheumatology Edition | Temporal Arteritis

Host: Darryl S. Chutka. M.D.; [@chutkaMD]

Guest: Cornelia M. Weyand, M.D., Ph.D.

Guest: Kenneth J. Warrington, M.D.

Rheumatologic problems are some of the most common health conditions we see as primary care professionals. In many cases, taking months and sometimes years to properly diagnose, rheumatologic conditions can become frustrating for both the provider and the patient. There are a variety of new tests available to help us establish a diagnosis, as well as multiple new and effective treatment options. This episode is part of a seven-episode mini-series on Mayo Clinic Talks dedicated to rheumatologic health problems to aid in the recognition, diagnosis, and treatment for your patients. Please find these episodes where you listen to podcasts or on ce.mayo.edu.

Temporal arteritis is an inflammatory rheumatologic disorder that typically occurs in those over the age of 50. It can have devastating complications including loss of vision and stroke. It can have various presentations and at times can be challenging to diagnose. It also has an interesting relationship with polymyalgia rheumatica. Although there are abnormal lab tests associated with temporal arteritis, there is no one diagnostic test. A temporal artery biopsy is performed to establish a definitive diagnosis. Our topic for today’s podcast is temporal arteritis and my guests include Cornelia M. Weyand, M.D., Ph.D. and Kenneth J. Warrington, M.D., both from the Division of Rheumatology at the Mayo Clinic. We’ll discuss the typical symptoms of temporal arteritis, its potential complications, how to make a diagnosis and its treatment.

Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd. Learn more about our Rheumatology Edition here: https://ce.mayo.edu/content/mayo-clinic-talks-rheumatology-edition 

Outpatient Antibiotic Stewardship

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD]

Guest: Kelsey L. Jensen, Pharm.D., R.Ph.

Guest: Daniel Ilges, Pharm.D., R.Ph., BCIPD

The appropriate use of antibiotics is important for a variety of reasons. It helps keep our patients safe, helps maintain antibiotic effectiveness in treating bacterial infections, and helps control the cost of patient care. Very few new antibiotics have been introduced in the past few decades. Because of this, as well as the accelerated emergence of antibiotic resistance, it’s more important than ever that we practice careful and responsible use of antibiotics. Antibiotic stewardship is the effort to measure and improve how antibiotics are prescribed by clinicians and used by patients. This podcast will focus on out-patient antibiotic stewardship and my guests include Kelsey L. Jensen, Pharm.D., R.Ph., and Daniel Ilges, Pharm.D., R.Ph., BCIPD, both pharmacists at the Mayo Clinic. We’ll discuss how antibiotics are often prescribed incorrectly, the barriers we face as clinicians in prescribing antibiotics and how we can all improve our antibiotic stewardship.

Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.

Rheumatology Edition | What Primary Care Providers Need to Know About Polymyalgia Rheumatica

Host: Darryl S. Chutka. M.D.; [@chutkaMD]

Guest: Cornelia M. Weyand, M.D., Ph.D.

Guest: Kenneth J. Warrington, M.D.

Rheumatologic problems are some of the most common health conditions we see as primary care professionals. In many cases, taking months and sometimes years to properly diagnose, rheumatologic conditions can become frustrating for both the provider and the patient. There are a variety of new tests available to help us establish a diagnosis, as well as multiple new and effective treatment options. This episode is part of a seven-episode mini-series on Mayo Clinic Talks dedicated to rheumatologic health problems to aid in the recognition, diagnosis, and treatment for your patients. Please find these episodes where you listen to podcasts or on ce.mayo.edu.

Polymyalgia rheumatica was first described in 1966 as a case report. It can have a wide range of symptoms and at times, can be challenging to diagnose. As with most rheumatologic disorders, the exact cause isn’t known. While there are no specific laboratory tests which establish a diagnosis, there are some that are very useful. One of the most important features of polymyalgia is its relationship with vasculitis and temporal arteritis. In this podcast, we’ll discuss polymyalgia rheumatica with rheumatologists Cornelia M. Weyand, M.D., Ph.D., and Kenneth J. Warrington, M.D., from the Mayo Clinic. We’ll review the typical presenting symptoms, how to establish a diagnosis, helpful laboratory tests and its management.

Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd. Learn more about our Rheumatology Edition here: https://ce.mayo.edu/content/mayo-clinic-talks-rheumatology-edition 

Chest Pain: What’s the Best Test?

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD]

Guest: Katie A. Young, MD

We now have a variety of tests to assess patients who present with chest pain. These tests include such basic assessment tools such as a resting ECG to the most invasive of cardiac tests, a coronary angiogram. But there are multiple tests in between these two extremes. Each have their specific benefits and limitations. Which test or tests should we order for patients with chest pain? What are the potential risks of these tests to the patient? In this podcast, we’ll discuss these questions and more with cardiologist Katie A. Young, M.D., from the Department of Cardiovascular Disease from the Mayo Clinic. The topic for today’s podcast is “Chest Pain: What’s the Best Test?”

Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd.

Rheumatology Edition | Sjogren’s Syndrome “The Basics”

Host: Darryl S. Chutka. M.D.; [@chutkaMD]

Guest: Alicia M. Hinze, M.D., M.H.S.

Rheumatologic problems are some of the most common health conditions we see as primary care professionals. In many cases, taking months and sometimes years to properly diagnose, rheumatologic conditions can become frustrating for both the provider and the patient. There are a variety of new tests available to help us establish a diagnosis, as well as multiple new and effective treatment options. This episode is part of a seven-episode mini-series on Mayo Clinic Talks dedicated to rheumatologic health problems to aid in the recognition, diagnosis, and treatment for your patients. Please find these episodes where you listen to podcasts or on ce.mayo.edu.

Sjogren’s is an autoimmune disorder that has a somewhat unusual presentation. In addition to arthralgias, patients often develop a dry mouth and dry eyes and symptoms can vary from person to person. It also commonly mimics other medical conditions, and this may account for its typically delayed diagnosis. Like most other autoimmune diseases, the exact cause isn’t known, but Sjogren’s is treatable. In this podcast, we’ll review the presentation of Sjogren’s, how to establish a diagnosis and how patients with the condition should be managed. Our guest is Alicia M. Hinze, M.D., M.H.S., from the Division of Rheumatology 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. Learn more about our Rheumatology Edition here: https://ce.mayo.edu/content/mayo-clinic-talks-rheumatology-edition 

Blood Donation and How it Relates to Primary Care

Host: Darryl S. Chutka. M.D. [@chutkaMD]

Guest: Justin E. Juskewitch, M.D., Ph.D.

January is National Blood Donor Month | Here are a few interesting facts regarding blood donations:

Over 4.5 million American lives are saved each year by blood transfusion and approximately 40,000 units of donated blood are used each day in the U.S.  A single individual involved in a motor vehicle accident can easily require over 100 units of blood.  We each have about 10 units of blood in our body and each donation represents about one unit. Surprisingly, only 38% of the population is eligible to donate blood and of these eligible individuals, only 5%, actually donate. The topic for this podcast is “Blood Donation and How it Relates to Primary Care” and my guest is Justin E. Juskewitch, M.D., Ph.D., from Transfusion Medicine 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. 

Rheumatology Edition | When to Suspect (RA) Rheumatoid Arthritis

Host: Darryl S. Chutka. M.D.; [@chutkaMD]

Guest: Vanessa L. Kronzer, M.D.

Rheumatologic problems are some of the most common health conditions we see as primary care professionals. In many cases, taking months and sometimes years to properly diagnose, rheumatologic conditions can become frustrating for both the provider and the patient. There are a variety of new tests available to help us establish a diagnosis, as well as multiple new and effective treatment options. This episode is part of a seven-episode mini-series on Mayo Clinic Talks dedicated to rheumatologic health problems to aid in the recognition, diagnosis, and treatment for your patients. Please find these episodes where you listen to podcasts or on ce.mayo.edu.

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory, autoimmune disorder. While it typically results in a symmetric and erosive arthritis, many patients have an atypical presentation and up to 40% of those with rheumatoid arthritis have extra-articular manifestations. It tends to be progressive over years and can be quite debilitating. Fortunately, there are some new treatments available which have given our patients hope of a remission from this disease. This podcast will explore rheumatoid arthritis and we’ll discuss its clinical manifestations, how to establish a diagnosis and its management. Our guest is Vanessa L. Kronzer, M.D., from the Division of Rheumatology 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. Learn more about our Rheumatology Edition here: https://ce.mayo.edu/content/mayo-clinic-talks-rheumatology-edition 

Update in Cervical Cancer Screening

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D., @ChutkaMD

Guest: Evelyn A. Reynolds, M.D.

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month | Cervical cancer is the fourth most common malignancy in women worldwide, although the number of new cases in the U.S. has been declining. The vast majority of cervical cancers are caused by infection with the Human Papilloma Virus. Due to a combination of HPV immunization and early detection with cervical cancer screening, advanced cases are becoming much less common and when detected early, cervical cancer is one of the more treatable malignancies. Although cervical cancer screening is relatively easy to perform, the guidelines for performing the test have become more complicated. In this podcast, we’ll discuss cervical cancer screening with my guest Evelyn A. Reynolds, M.D., from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Mayo Clinic. I’ll be asking her when to start screening, how often patients should be screened, when we can stop screening and more.

Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd. 

Rheumatology Edition | Is It Always Lupus?

Host: Darryl S. Chutka. M.D.; [@chutkaMD]

Guest: Ali A. Duarte Garcia, M.D.

Rheumatologic problems are some of the most common health conditions we see as primary care professionals. In many cases, taking months and sometimes years to properly diagnose, rheumatologic conditions can become frustrating for both the provider and the patient. There are a variety of new tests available to help us establish a diagnosis, as well as multiple new and effective treatment options. This episode is part of a seven-episode mini-series on Mayo Clinic Talks dedicated to rheumatologic health problems to aid in the recognition, diagnosis, and treatment for your patients. Please find these episodes where you listen to podcasts or on ce.mayo.edu.

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic systemic autoimmune disease with a variety of immunological and laboratory abnormalities, as well as numerous clinical manifestations. It can affect almost every organ and has the potential to cause severe organ damage. Most patients experience flares of the disease alternating with periods of remission. Lupus is much more common in women than men and there are significant geographical and ethnic differences in the incidence and eventual outcome of the disease. It’s known as the great imitator because it can mimic a variety of other diseases and it’s not uncommon for patients to have symptoms for over 5 years, before a diagnosis of lupus is established. The topic for this podcast is systemic lupus and our guest is Ali A. Duarte Garcia, M.D., a rheumatologist 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. Learn more about our Rheumatology Edition here: https://ce.mayo.edu/content/mayo-clinic-talks-rheumatology-edition