Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.
Guest: Ronald C. Petersen, M.D., Ph.D.
We all experience cognitive changes as we age. If you doubt this, try learning to play the piano with a group of 7-and 8-year-olds and see who sounds best at the recital. We tend to have difficulty with new learning and can struggle with short term memory. When do these cognitive changes become pathologic? Dementia results in a gradual decline in cognitive abilities, memory and behavior, severe enough to interfere with daily life. Between the cognitive changes that occur with aging and those with dementia, there is another medical entity, mild cognitive impairment. How does it differ from the normal cognitive changes of aging? How does it differ from dementia? And is it important for us to recognize it? These are some of the questions I’ll be asking my guest for today’s podcast, Ronald C. Petersen, M.D., Ph.D., a neurologist and internationally recognized expert in the field of dementia as we discuss “Mild Cognitive Impairment”.
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Prostate Cancer
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.
Guest: Daniel M. Frendl, M.D., Ph.D.
Prostate cancer is quite common in middle age and older men and represents the second most common malignancy diagnosed in this population. Only skin cancer is more common. Early diagnosis is important and carries an excellent prognosis. There are several management options available for localized disease and some new treatments which can be used for both aggressive and more advanced disease. When should active surveillance be used when prostate cancer has been diagnosed? How does radiation therapy compare to surgical prostatectomy regarding long-term outcomes and what are some of the newer treatment options available for advanced disease? These are some of the questions I’ll be asking my guest, Daniel M. Frendl, M.D., Ph.D., a urologist from the Department of Urology at the Arizona campus of the Mayo Clinic as we discuss “Prostate Cancer”.
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Prostate Cancer Screening
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.
Guest: Daniel M. Frendl, M.D., Ph.D.
If your practice includes middle age and older men, you’ve very likely diagnosed prostate cancer. It’s the most diagnosed non-skin cancer in men in the U.S. Its incidence rises with age, with a median age of around 66 years. When found early, prostate cancer is very treatable, and in most cases, curable. Prostate specific antigen, or PSA is very effective in detecting early prostate cancer, but its use has been controversial due to the risk of overdiagnosis and overtreatment. What are the current recommendations for prostate cancer screening with PSA? What’s the role of the digital rectal exam? How should we be using the PSA and what other tests are available for prostate cancer screening? The topic for this podcast is “Prostate Cancer Screening” and I’ll be asking these questions to my guest, Daniel M. Frendl, M.D., Ph.D., a urologist at the Arizona campus of the Mayo Clinic.
Tune in this Thursday for our next episode on "Prostate Cancer" releasing October 30, 2025.
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Obstetric and Gynecologic Health Series: Labor and Delivery
Guest: Rebecca Smith, Ph. D, APRN, CNM
Hosts: Danielle O’Laughlin, PA-C, MS and Jenna Wygant, APRN, CNP, DNP
Rebecca Smith provides a comprehensive overview of labor and delivery, including the stages of labor, assessment techniques, and monitoring practices. The episode also addresses potential complications and their management.
Learning Objectives:
Describe the stages, duration, and monitoring of labor and delivery.
Compare and contrast complications that may arise during pregnancy and delivery.
Learn more about this series: Mayo Clinic Talks: Obstetric and Gynecologic Health | Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development
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Obstetric and Gynecologic Health Series: Complicated Pregnancy
Guest: Julie Lamppa, APRN, CNM
Hosts: Danielle O’Laughlin, PA-C, MS and Jenna Wygant, APRN, CNP, DNP
Julie Lamppa discusses complications that can arise during pregnancy, including gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and other abnormalities. This episode emphasizes early recognition and multidisciplinary management.
Learning Objectives:
Differentiate various pregnancy complications and their clinical implications.
Learn more about this series: Mayo Clinic Talks: Obstetric and Gynecologic Health | Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development
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Timely consultations relevant for family medicine, primary care, and general internal medicine topics for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and residents. Offering CME credit for most episodes at https://ce.mayo.edu/podcast. Produced by @MayoMedEd.
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