Mayo Clinic Talks

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. 

Guest: Stacey Rizza, M.D. 

Although vector-borne illnesses can be acquired by travel to distant parts of the world, some can be acquired here in the U.S. As a result, these infections become pertinent to primary care clinicians as they can produce serious complications. When should we suspect a vector-borne illness in a patient? How do we distinguish it from other viral syndromes? What are some of the serious complications that can occur? In today’s podcast, we’ll be discussing three vector-borne illnesses including Zika virus, West Nile virus, and Dengue Fever. My guest is an infectious disease specialist, Dr. Stacey Rizza from the Mayo Clinic as we discuss “Vector-Borne Illnesses”. 

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Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. 

Guest: Stacey Rizza, M.D. 

Lyme Disease is a tick-borne illness commonly seen in various parts of the country. Despite its common occurrence in the primary care practice, it’s associated with confusion and controversy. From the presenting symptoms, occasional ambiguous serologic results, to managing patients with persistent symptoms following treatment, primary care clinicians are often frustrated with the management of patients who have or are concerned they have Lyme Disease. In today’s podcast, we’ll discuss what we know about Lyme Disease, what’s still uncertain, and how we should approach this health problem in our patients. Joining me for this podcast is Dr. Stacey Rizza, an infectious disease specialist at the Mayo Clinic. 

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Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. 

Guest: Stacey Rizza, M.D. 

We’ve now had our second outbreak of a potentially deadly infectious disease. Hantavirus has been diagnosed in several individuals and most recently just under 100 cases of Ebola Virus have been confirmed along with several hundred suspected cases. Ebola virus is caused by several species of the Ebola Virus and is frequently fatal.  Early symptoms are non-specific and similar to other common viral infections, making an early diagnosis challenging. Who’s at risk of acquiring Ebola Virus? How is it spread from person to person? How deadly is the virus and finally, does it have the potential to become our next pandemic?  In this podcast, we’re going to learn more about Ebola Virus. My guest is an infectious disease specialist, Dr. Stacey Rizza from the Mayo Clinic. 

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Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. 

Guest: Benjamin Lai, M.D. 

Substance use disorders are chronic and often relapsing conditions associated with compulsive substance use. They result from a complex interaction of chemistry within the brain, often combined with genetic and environmental issues. Common substances involve alcohol, stimulants, sedatives and opioids; opioids commonly prescribed by health care clinicians. Early identification of patients and care coordinated with behavioral health specialists is the best approach to improved patient outcomes. The topic for this podcast is “Addiction Care and Empowering Non-Specialists”, and my guest is Dr. Benjamin Lai, A Family Medicine physician from the Department of Family Medicine at the Mayo Clinic. 

We encourage you to consider attending the upcoming CME course, Essentials of Addiction Care: Empowering Non-Specialists 2026, taking place July 17–18, 2026 and led by Course Director Dr. Benjamin Lai. To learn more visit ce.mayo.edu. 

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Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. 

Guest: Michael Mueller, M.D. 

Fibromyalgia is a chronic health problem commonly seen in a primary care setting. It can be challenging to diagnose and even more so to manage. It can have a devastating effect on a patient’s lifestyle, and patients will commonly go from provider to provider seeking relief for their chronic symptoms. We now have a better understanding of the pathophysiology of fibromyalgia; unfortunately, the treatment remains less than optimal. What do we know regarding the cause of the symptoms in fibromyalgia? How can we efficiently establish a diagnosis in patients with the condition without excessive testing? How do we explain the disorder to patients and what’s the long-term outlook for patients? These are some of the questions I’ll be asking my guest, Dr. Michael Mueller, an internist in the Division of General Internal Medicine at the Mayo Clinic as we discuss “Fibromyalgia”. 

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