This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded in September, 2020. 

Guest:  Gregory A. Poland, M.D. (@drgregpoland) 

Host: Halena M. Gazelka, M.D. (@hmgazelkamd) 

On the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast, Dr. Gregory Poland, an infectious diseases expert and head of Mayo Clinic’s Vaccine Research Group, covers the latest news on the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Dr. Poland gives an update on progress towards a vaccine for COVID-19, discusses therapies for treating the virus and shares research on how effective face masks and physical distancing are in fighting the spread of the disease. 

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This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded in August, 2020. 

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Guest:  Craig N. Sawchuk, Ph.D., L.P. (@CraigSawchukPhD) 

Host: Halena M. Gazelka, M.D. (@hmgazelkamd) 

The start of a new school year is always a time that’s filled with excitement and anxiety. This year, COVID-19 is making back to school even more challenging for kids, teachers and parents. Whether in person, online or a hybrid approach, this school year will be different for students and staff. How can you and your child have a healthy mindset for this school year? 

On the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast, Dr. Craig Sawchuk, chair of the Division of Integrated Behavioral Health at Mayo Clinic, shares helpful tips and strategies to be resilient and handle the challenges of a school year during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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This episode is shared from Mayo Clinic Q&A and was recorded in August, 2020.

To claim credit visit: https://ce.mayo.edu/covid19podcast

Guest:  Nipunie S. Rajapakse, M.D., M.P.H. (@nrajapakseMD)

Host: Sanjeev (Sanj) Kakar, M.D. (@sanjkakar)

Whether in person, online or a hybrid model of education, families and school districts are planning for how to safely teach students during the COVID-19 pandemic. No matter which plan is chosen by communities, this school year will be challenging.

On the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast, Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Mayo Clinic, discusses how students, teachers and staff can use public health measures already in place to minimize the risk of exposure to the virus and reduce community spread of COVID-19.

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Guest: Alison J. Bruce, M.B., Ch.B. & Shane A. Shapiro, M.D. 

Host: Amit K. Ghosh, M.D., M.B.A. (@AmitGhosh006) 

Androgenic alopecia can have a significant impact on women across a spectrum of age. The psychological and social impact of hair thinning and hair loss can significantly decrease quality of life. Dr. Alison Bruce breaks down different types of hair loss, who’s a candidate, and new therapies on the horizon. Dr. Shane Shapiro will discuss the application of regenerative medicine to this condition and how platelet rich plasma has demonstrated efficacy at regrowing hair. 

Deeper Dive: 

• A Randomized, Controlled Pilot Trial Comparing Platelet-Rich Plasma to Topical Minoxidil Foam for Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia in Women doi: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000002168 

Episode transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/d545pv/Ep_185-Regenerative_Medicine_Takes_on_Hair_Loss.pdf

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This episode is shared from Answers from the Lab and was originally published June 30, 2020. 

Guest: John R. Mills, Ph.D. 

Host: Bobbi S. Pritt, M.D. (@ParasiteGal) 

John Mills, Ph.D., is the co-director of the Neuroimmunology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic and the scientist who oversaw the development and validation of the new neutralizing antibody assay. Today he joins us to explain what the neutralizing antibody assay is, why it is different than other COVID-19 tests, and the science and innovation behind these efforts. 

AskMayoExpert COVID-19 Resources: https://askmayoexpert.mayoclinic.org/navigator/COVID-19 

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This episode is shared from Answers from the Lab and was originally published June 25, 2020. 

Guest: William G. Morice, II M.D., Ph.D. (@moricemdphd) 

Host: Bobbi S. Pritt, M.D. (@ParasiteGal) 

William Morice, II, M.D., Ph.D., Chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic and President of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins the Answers from the Lab podcast for his weekly leadership update. In this episode, Dr. Morice discusses the future of testing for COVID-19, predicting who would be at the highest risk for severe disease, and challenges with existing diagnostics. 

AskMayoExpert COVID-19 Resources: https://askmayoexpert.mayoclinic.org/navigator/COVID-19 

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Guest: Daniel B. Saris, M.D., Ph.D. (@sarisnl) 

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

With over 12 million outpatient visits annually in association with knee pain, it’s a common presentation in primary care. Dr. Daniel Saris discusses what questions we should be asking our patients, when to order imaging studies, and the common causes of pain broken down by age demographic. He’ll also discuss stem cell therapy, who is a good candidate, and who isn’t. 

Episode transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/cjj292/Ep_183-Sorting_Out_Knee_Pain_and_Treatment_Opportunities.pdf

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This episode is shared from Answers from the Lab and was originally published June 16, 2020. 

Guest: Elitza Theel, Ph.D. (@ElliTheelPhD) 

Host: Bobbi S. Pritt, M.D. (@ParasiteGal) 

Elitza Theel, Ph.D., Laboratory Director of the Infectious Diseases Serology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, led the efforts to evaluate and implement the serologic antibody test for COVID-19. She gives an overview of Mayo Clinic’s COVID-19 antibody test, as well as the role of antibody testing during the pandemic, and how sensitivity, specificity, and prevalence play a large role in the positive predictive value of a test. 

AskMayoExpert COVID-19 Resources: https://askmayoexpert.mayoclinic.org/navigator/COVID-19 

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This episode was recorded August 6, 2020. 

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Guest: Lisa A. McGee, M.D. 

Host: Amit K. Ghosh, M.D., M.B.A. (@AmitGhosh006) 

What are population centered care and health? How do we best use rationed resources within our health care system to most effectively meet these needs? Dr. Lisa McGee discusses the Science of Health Care Delivery,  the impact mass media messages have had on the current COVID-19 pandemic, and how we can use the information we have about population centered health to address key influential components of SARS-CoV-2’s continual spread. 

Suggested Readings: 

1. The effect of public health measures on the 1918 influenza pandemic in U.S. cities 
   

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This episode was recorded on June 26, 2020.

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Guest:  Pritish K. Tosh, M.D. (@DrPritishTosh) 

Host: Amit K. Ghosh, M.D., M.B.A. (@AmitGhosh006) 

Novel viruses causing outbreaks tend to do one of three things: disappear completely, become endemic in certain areas, or roll through populations with ongoing transmission until herd immunity is achieved or an effective vaccine is developed. Dr. Pritish Tosh states, “If natural infection doesn’t cause long-lasting protective immunity or the vaccines don’t do the same, this thing could be with us for a long time.” Take a walk through the past 100 years of pandemics as Dr. Tosh draws comparisons and lessons learned. 

The Economist - The Grim Calculus 

AskMayoExpert COVID-19 Resources: https://askmayoexpert.mayoclinic.org/navigator/COVID-19 

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