Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s Disease
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Lauren Jackson, M.D. Deep brain stimulation is an established management option for Parkinson’s Disease. It’s a neurosurgical procedure in which thin electrodes a...
21 Apr 28min
Advancements in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Forrest Sturgill, M.D. Parkinson’s Disease is a relatively common neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor symptoms such as bradykinesia, rigidity and re...
16 Apr 27min
Parkinson’s Disease in Children and Young Adults
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Rodolfo Savica, M.D., Ph.D. We commonly see Parkinson’s Disease in our older patients, but have you ever seen it present in a child or young adult? It can happen....
14 Apr 30min
Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Diabetes and Novel Therapies for Diabetes
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Vinaya Simha, M.B.B.S., M.D. For years, we saw very little change in the management of type 2 diabetes. However, over the past decade, numerous new pharmacologic ...
9 Apr 33min
Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Healthy Aging
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Robert Pignolo, M.D., Ph.D. Our population is aging as our life expectancy increases with time. In general, we’re living longer than those before us. Aging is an ...
7 Apr 28min
Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Sleep Disorders and How They Adversely Affect Health
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Bhanu Kolla, M.D. We commonly take sleep for granted. That is, until our sleep quantity or quality is compromised. This can result in both mental and physical hea...
2 Apr 31min
Retinal Disorders
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Brittni A. Scruggs, M.D., Ph.D. There are a variety of eye disorders which involve the retina, and they all have the potential to cause significant vision loss or...
31 Mar 32min
Update in the Management of Hyperlipidemia
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Stephen Kopecky, M.D. Cardiovascular disease is highly prevalent in our society. Fortunately, we have a variety of treatment options to lower the risk of developi...
24 Mar 28min
