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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
Connect with Mayo Clinic’s Transplant Center online at https://mayoclinic.org/transplant or on Twitter @MayoTransplant
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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The Human Optimization Project: Understanding Calories | What They Are, What They Do, and How to Get Them Right
Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D.
Guest: Jason Ewoldt, M.S., RDN
There aren’t many words out there than can conjure up emotions, confusion, and frustration quite like the word we are discussing today, and that word is “calories.” However, a discussion on calories doesn’t have to be so complex and loaded with this unnecessary baggage. Today, we are going to bring clarity to the topic by focusing on what you really need to know from both a scientific and practical perspective. In addition to better understanding what they are, we will discuss ways to help you know what your body’s caloric needs are for losing weight or maintaining a healthy weight. Finally, we will discuss practical strategies that help you achieve your fitness and health goals.
The three big questions we will tackle in this episode are:
1) What are calories, and why do they matter?
2) Why do people often misunderstand calories, and why is it so hard to get it right?
3) What can I do to figure out my caloric needs and actually stick to them?
To help us answer these questions, my guest today is Jason Ewoldt M.S., RDN, who is a registered and licensed dietician and certified sports specialist dietician at Mayo Clinic.
Learn more about The Human Optimization Project: Mayo Clinic Talks: Human Optimization | Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development
X: @MayoHumanOpProj
Instagram: @Mayo_Human_Op_Prog
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The Human Optimization Project: Moving From Stress to Joy | How to Cultivate Happiness and Joy at Home and Work
Host: Christopher L. Camp, M.D.
Guest: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.
We would all be open to the idea of a little less stress in our lives, especially if we can fill that with joy and happiness. For most of us, this holds true for both our personal and professional lives. But in this age of increasing pressure, demands, expectations, and deadlines, is that even a realistic expectation? Today we are going to dive deep into the meaning of joy, why so many of us don’t get enough, and how that is impacting our overall lives. In addition to that, we will discuss some intentional strategies for replacing stress with joy to help us become our best selves.
The three big questions we will tackle in this episode are:
1) How do you define joy and happiness, and how do they play a role in our everyday lives?
2) Why do so many of us struggle with finding joy in our lives, and how is that impacting us?
3) How can we intentionally design our lives and work to experience more joy, and make joy our default?
To help us answer these questions, my guest today is Darryl S. Chutka, M.D., General Internal Medicine Physician at Mayo Clinic and the host of the Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast.
Learn more about The Human Optimization Project: Mayo Clinic Talks: Human Optimization | Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development
X: @MayoHumanOpProj
Instagram: @Mayo_Human_Op_Prog
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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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