Mayo Clinic Talks

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. 

Guest: Karthik Ravi, M.D. 

Eosinophilic Esophagitis is often misdiagnosed or undiagnosed in primary care settings, yet it’s a common cause of esophageal symptoms. It’s commonly mistaken for the more common gastroesophageal reflux disease as it can present with symptoms of reflux and dysphagia. How can we differentiate eosinophilic esophagitis from reflux esophagitis? What’s needed to establish a diagnosis? What are the management options and what’s the long-term outlook for those with the condition? These are some of the questions I’ll be asking my guest Dr. Karthik Ravi, a gastroenterologist at the Mayo Clinic as we discuss “Eosinophilic Esophagitis”. 

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Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. 

Guest: Dawn Davis, M.D. 

Psoriasis is a health condition commonly seen in primary care but one which has evolved significantly in both how we understand the disease as well as how it’s managed. At one time, psoriasis was considered primarily a skin disorder; however, we now know it’s part of a systemic inflammatory disease with potential involvement of multiple organ systems. What do we know about the pathophysiology of psoriasis? How does it change our management when we think of it as a systemic disease? What are some of the new treatment options we now have available?  I’ll ask these questions and more of my guest as we discuss “Psoriasis”.  My guest for this podcast is Dr. Dawn Davis, Chair of Clinical and Pediatric Dermatology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. 

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Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. 

Guest: Dawn Davis, M.D. 

Acne and rosacea are two very common skin conditions seen in primary care, yet at times both the diagnosis and management can be challenging. While acne most commonly develops in adolescence, it can present in adulthood. Rosacea is often misdiagnosed or at times completely unrecognized. What are the common presenting symptoms of these two conditions? What are the treatment options? What are the latest advances in management and when should a primary care clinician consider referral to dermatology? These are questions I’ll be asking my guest, Dr. Dawn Davis, Chair of Clinical and Pediatric Dermatology at the Mayo Clinic, as we discuss “Acne and Rosacea”. 

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Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. 

Guests: Jake Eide, M.D. & Rijul Kshirsagar, M.D. 

Skull base tumors are not commonly seen in a primary care practice, yet it’s important for us to recognize them when they do present. These tumors can be either benign or malignant, however because of their proximity to important structures in the brain, even benign tumors can cause serious complications. Their presentation can be subtle, and they are frequently mistaken for other more commonly seen health problems. Which presenting symptoms should give us concern? What are some common physical exam findings associated with these tumors, and what’s the best initial imaging study to order? These are some of the questions I’ll be asking my guests, Dr. Jake Eide and Dr. Rijul Kshirsagar, both surgeons in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at the Mayo Clinic as we tackle “Skull Base Tumors.” 

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Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. 

Guest: Regis Fernandes, M.D. 

We’ve known for some time that patients who have hypertension and diabetes are at increased risk for developing subsequent cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease. It’s now being thought that these health problems are related and interconnected, representing Kidney-Cardiovascular Metabolic Syndrome. They form a pathophysiologic triad driven by shared mechanisms where disease in one system accelerates dysfunction in the others. So, what does this mean for primary care clinicians? Traditionally, we’ve managed hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and chronic kidney disease as separate health conditions. It’s now felt that there may be a better approach. The topic for this podcast is “Kidney-Cardiovascular Metabolic Syndrome”, and my guest is Dr. Regis Fernandes, a preventive cardiologist at the Arizona campus of the Mayo Clinic. We’ll discuss the science, clinical implications, and recommended management strategies for this health condition. 

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