Mayo Talks

Ep2 of 8: What are the different guidelines when treating chronic versus acute pain with opioid therapy? Dr. Halena Gazelka, an anesthesiologist boarded in pain and palliative medicine at Mayo Clinic-Rochester, talks about the importance of “starting low and going slow.” What are the alternatives for chronic pain management? Healthcare providers looking to claim CME credit for this podcast series should go to ce.mayo.edu/opioidpc.

Ep3 of 8: Dr. David Patchett, family practitioner at Mayo Clinic-Arizona, answers common questions family practitioners often face when treating patients with pain management issues. What are best practices when prescribing opioid therapy? How do you weigh the potential benefits of opioid therapy with the identified risks? Healthcare providers looking to claim CME credit for this podcast series should go to ce.mayo.edu/opioidpc.

Ep4 of 8: Family practitioner, Dr. David Patchett, from Mayo Clinic-Arizona shares the additional challenges associated with prescribing opioids to special populations, and discusses how and when to reassess a patient’s therapy. How do you know when to taper a patient? What are the symptoms of opioid withdrawal and how can you mitigate them? Healthcare providers looking to claim CME credit for this podcast series should go to ce.mayo.edu/opioidpc.

Ep5 of 8: Dr. Casey Clements, an emergency physician and practice leader, who works in the opioid stewardship program at Mayo Clinic-Rochester, shares his insights on opioid therapy from the Emergency Department perspective. What is drug diversion? How do you know a patient isn’t receiving prescriptions from multiple physicians? Healthcare providers looking to claim CME credit for this podcast series should go to ce.mayo.edu/opioidpc.

Ep6 of 8: How do you assess whether a patient has become addicted? What do you do if you suspect opioid use disorder or addiction? Dr. Casey Clement, an emergency physician and practice leader, who works in the opioid stewardship program at Mayo Clinic-Rochester, shares his insights on treating opioid misuse in the emergency setting. Healthcare providers looking to claim CME credit for this podcast series should go to ce.mayo.edu/opioidpc.

Ep7 of 8: Dr. Holly Geyer, an internal medicine physician, who serves on the opioid stewardship program at Mayo Clinic-Arizona, discusses issues of dependency and addiction. What’s the difference between dependency and addiction? Healthcare providers looking to claim CME credit for this podcast series should go to ce.mayo.edu/opioidpc.

Ep8 of 8: What legal/ethical obligations do physicians have when prescribing opioids? How can we address systemic issues that need improvement? Dr. Holly Geyer, internal medicine physician at Mayo Clinic-Arizona, shares her thoughts on what is currently being done to combat the opioid crisis and what additional steps can be taken to make a difference. Healthcare providers looking to claim CME credit for this podcast series should go to ce.mayo.edu/opioidpc.

What are some tips for interpreting common infectious diseases tests (Syphilis, Hepatitis B, Lyme, Quantiferon, etc.)? How do I treat common infections in patients with antimicrobial allergies? What are the major emerging infectious disease concerns that I need to be aware of?

What are the key elements of effective sleep hygiene? How effective are over the counter agents in treating insomnia? How do I choose which pharmacologic therapy to recommend? For patients who require long-term pharmacologic therapy, what are the most appropriate options?

Which patients should receive anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation? How do I choose which anticoagulant to use? What should be done when atrial fibrillation is detected incidentally? Do patients with transient atrial fibrillation after non-cardiac surgery need long term anticoagulation? Do patients need chronic anticoagulation after ablation?

How do I decide which topical steroid potency to use? What vehicles are suitable for different clinical situations? What quantity should be prescribed?

When should I consider metformin in patients with impaired fasting glucose? What are the different types of insulin available and how do I choose the best agent for my patient with DM2? Which commonly used performance measures are least supported by evidence? What are some key take home points from the new guidelines?

How do I individualize the approach to acne treatment? What are the different subtypes of rosacea and how are they treated? What new agents are available for treating acne and rosacea?

Dr. Volcheck will cover the following questions in this podcast: What is the best diagnostic strategy for asthma? What new treatment options are available and how do they compare with currently available agents? What are some key take home points from the new guidelines?

What is the most efficient strategy for determining who needs further evaluation? What are the most common medical conditions that present with memory loss? For those patients who need further evaluation, what is the most cost-effective strategy?

During this talk, Dr. Stephen C. Textor will answer the following questions: - How do I apply the SPRINT trial findings to my patients? - What is the role of ambulatory blood pressure for diagnosis and monitoring hypertension? - Is there a role for aldosterone antagonists in primary hypertension?

A review of sexuality changes in woman related to aging and chronic disease. Discussion includes assessment of sexual functioning along with sexual wellness in aging women and what practitioners can do to help patients enhance their sexual wellness.

This week’s talk, Working Effectively with Patients with Borderline Personality Disorder, was presented by Dr. Brian Palmer at the Clinical Reviews conference held on November 14, 2016 in Rochester, MN. ©2016 Mayo Foundation of Medical Education and Research

This week’s talk, Celiac Disease: 10 things every primary care provider should know, was presented by Dr. Margaret Gill at the Clinical Reviews conference held on November 14, 2016 in Rochester, MN. ©2016 Mayo Foundation of Medical Education and Research

This week’s talk, Menopause Management in 2016, was presented by Dr. Stephanie Faubion at the Clinical Reviews conference held on November 14, 2016 in Rochester, MN. ©2016 Mayo Foundation of Medical Education and Research