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Join us as we review recent practice-changing articles on VKAs vs DOACs in frail adults with atrial fibrillation, RSV vaccine for adults over 60, how much does blood pressure cuff size matter, cotton fever in people who inject drugs, new bloating and belching guidelines, and does pip-tazo cause more AKI than cefepime. Fill your brain hole with a delicious stack of hotcakes! Featuring Paul Williams ( @PaulNWilliamz ), Rahul Ganatra (@rbganatra ), and Matt Watto (@doctorwatto) . Claim CME for this...
Common Ear Complaints, Tips and (Keratin) Pearls in Primary Care Get an earful from ENT expert Dr. Angela Peng about how to approach common ear concerns, basic ear exam skills, safely clearing earwax and more! Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Show Segments Intro with great pun! Rapid fire questions/Picks of the Week Case #1: Inner ear complaint Ear Exam 101 Eustachian Tube Dysfunc...
Keep saving lives by prescribing methadone and buprenorphine. Learn how initiations of each have changed in the era of high-potency synthetic opioids (HPSOs) like fentanyl and how to continue to provide person-centered care to people with opioid use disorder. We’re joined by Dr Melissa Weimer, @DrMelissaWeimer ( Yale University ). This episode is in honor of National Addiction Treatment Week (treataddictionsavelives.org) . Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! By listening to ...
Semaglutide can’t fix everything… Recommend lifestyle interventions for weight management with Dr. Will Yancy, Director of the Duke Lifestyle and Weight Management Center and Interim Chief of Division of General Internal Medicine at Duke ( @DrWillYancy ). Learn about the ketogenic diet, lower carbohydrate diets, and exercise, and their impacts on your patients. Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact ...
Show description: Feel confident diagnosing adrenal insufficiency. Learn how to accurately interpret a stimulation test, differentiate primary from secondary adrenal insufficiency, and teach patients about preventing an adrenal crisis with Dr. Atil Kargi ( UNC School of Medicine ) Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Show Segments Intro Case 1 Case 2 Topic Outro Credits Written and Pr...
A Guide to Seeing Them and Stopping Them in Their Tracks Be a step ahead of diabetic foot infections! Learn who really needs that MRI, when to call your vascular colleagues, and when you really need that pseudomonas and anaerobic coverage. We are joined by Dr. Andrew Webster, infectious disease physician and antimicrobial stewardship director at the Atlanta VA. Emory Division of Infectious Diseases Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spo...
Master hormonal and nonhormonal therapies for menopausal symptoms including vasomotor symptoms (VMS). We’re joined by Dr. Monica Christmas, @drmonicaxmas ( UChicago Medicine ). Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Show Segments Intro Nonpharmacologic management of vasomotor symptoms (VMS) Non-hormonal therapy for menopause Taking a history for menopausal symptoms, VMS Hormone therapy ...
Definitions, 4Ms & Inhaler Pro Tips Level up COPD management in older adults. Start with learning the latest in COPD diagnosis and classification, then stay for the mind-blowing inhaler misuse & cost discussion. We’re joined by a dynamic (and interprofessional) duo: Dr. Leah Witt ( @leahjwitt ) and Dr. Amber Lanae Martirosov, PharmD ( @AmberMartirosov ). Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact...
Join us as we review recent articles and news featured in The DIGEST #43 and #44 , including bempedoic acid to lower cardiovascular risk, Alpha-Gal Syndrome, tick bites and meat allergy, orforglipron an oral GLP1 agonist for weight loss, zuranolone for postpartum depression, DOACs for VTE of malignancy, monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) for Dementia, cytisinicline for smoking cessation, and two kiwis a day for constipation. Fill your brain hole with a delicious stack of hotcakes! Featuring Drs. Paul ...
We’re taking a short summer break, but we’ll be back in September with brand-new episodes. Can’t wait? Join our Kashlak family at patreon.com/curbsiders for access to twice-monthly bonus episodes… there are already 9 of them available to feed your brain hole! Yummy! Take a walk through Liver Land with Dr. Elliot Tapper ( @ebtapper on Twitter) as we stroll through the best of liver tests. Once differentiating a hepatocellular versus cholestatic injury picture, Dr. Tapper shares some targeted labs...
We’re taking a short summer break, but we’ll be back in September with brand-new episodes. Can’t wait? Join our Kashlak family at patreon.com/curbsiders for access to twice-monthly bonus episodes… there are already 9 of them available to feed your brain hole! Yummy! Master common hypertension scenarios in the clinic! Our guest Dr. Jordy Cohen ( @jordy_bc ) will lead us through the FAQs of outpatient hypertension management, including making a diagnosis of hypertension, managing blood pressure in...
We’re taking a short summer break, but we’ll be back in September with brand-new episodes. Can’t wait? Join our Kashlak family at patreon.com/curbsiders for access to twice-monthly bonus episodes… there are already 9 of them available to feed your brain hole! Yummy! Obesity treatment has been around since the 1950s but we’ve been underutilizing it for far too long! Not only that, we’ve been thinking about obesity the wrong way for decades. Join us with Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford ( @AskDrFatima ) o...
Your swell guide to the swollen leg We’re taking a short summer break, but we’ll be back in September with brand-new episodes. Can’t wait? Join our Kashlak family at patreon.com/curbsiders for access to twice-monthly bonus episodes… there are already 9 of them available to feed your brain hole! Yummy! We have seen our esteemed guests, and they are us! Paul Williams ( @PaulNWilliamz ) leads the discussion with Matt Watto ( @DoctorWatto ) and Beth “Garbs” Garbitelli ( @bethgarbitelli ) on the eval...
We’re taking a short summer break, but we’ll be back in September with brand-new episodes. Can’t wait? Join our Kashlak family at patreon.com/curbsiders for access to twice-monthly bonus episodes… there are already 9 of them available to feed your brain hole! Yummy! In this episode, we discuss an overview of inpatient management of can’t miss endo emergencies. Our esteemed guest, Dr. Sara Markley Webster ( Emory University , @smarkleywebster ) walks us through identification, workup and manageme...
Ready for more knee pain? You’ve already memorized episode #98, so join us as Ted Parks to returns to teach us even more about common causes of knee pain (anterior knee pain, patellofemoral pain, knee bursitis, pain after knee replacement) and what to do about them! Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Credits Producer: Paul Williams, MD, FACP Writer: Paul Williams, MD, FACP Show Note...
Hone your obesity medicine skills in primary care! We discuss overcoming barriers, patient counseling, obesity pathophysiology, motivational interviewing, tools and tips from a weight loss program, and how to discuss medications for weight loss including phentermine/topiramate, bupropion/naltrexone, orlistat, oral superabsorbent hydrogel, and GLP1 agonists. We’re joined by obesity medicine expert, Dr. Kimberly Anne Gudzune of @HopkinsMedicine , recorded @SocietyGIM #SGIM23 in Denver, Colorado Cl...
When there’s blood in the water… Work-up hematuria with confidence. Learn what you should be worrying about, what tests are worth considering, and how to figure out if this is a job for a urologist or nephrologist. Claim free CME for this episode at https://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! Credits Producer and writer: Paul Williams, MD, FACP Show Notes, Infographic, and Cover Art: Paul Williams, MD, FACP Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Reviewer: Emi Okamoto, MD Showrunners: Matth...
Join us as we review recent practice-changing articles on ketamine vs ECT for refractory depression, nonhormone treatment (fezolinetant) for menopause, metformin for long COVID, new breast cancer screening draft recommendations, and a primer on kratom. Fill your brain hole with a delicious stack of hotcakes! Featuring Paul Williams (@PaulNWilliamz), Rahul Ganatra (@rbganatra), and Matt Watto (@doctorwatto). Go to https://thecurbsiders.com for more info Become a Kashlak Memorial Hospital member a...
Put on your Primary Care Cat-Hat We are thrilled to be back to kick off season 2! Carolyn Chan, MD ( @CarolynAChan ) soon to be at the University of Cincinnati, Shawn Cohen MD ( @ShawnCohen_MD ) at Yale University , Kenneth Morford MD at Yale University, and Natalie Stahl MD ( @NanouTheNomad ) at Greater Lawrence Family Health Center are back and on this episode, they answer burning questions submitted by listeners. We cover topics such as targeted naltrexone, increasing buprenorphine doses, tre...
Dominate naughty CAUTIs. Learn how to define them, which studies to order, and how to treat and prevent these pesky infections. We’re joined by Dr. Laila Woc-Colburn, @DocWoc71 ( Emory University ). Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Credits Please consolidate if performing multiple jobs (e.g. Written and Produced by: Cyrus Askin MD; cover art and infographic by Kate Grant) Producer...
We are far too classy for a “Rocky Mountain High” joke. Live from SGIM 2023 in Aurora, Colorado! We talk to a panel of Addiction Medicine specialists who recap their outstanding talk on all of the exciting developments in treating addiction. We review major policy changes, trends in drug overdose, outpatient screening for alcohol use, and all of the ways we might be using psychedelics to treat addiction. We are joined by Stefan Kertesz, MD @StefanKertesz ( University of Alabama at Birmingham ), ...
Dr. Donald Lloyd-Jones guides listeners through managing antiplatelet and anticoagulation for patients with CAD and AFib, detailing mono, dual, and triple therapy. Discussions include defining bleeding risk, choosing P2Y12 inhibitors, and navigating treatment post-PCI, CABG, and for stable CAD. The episode also explores the nuanced role of aspirin in primary prevention, highlighting recent trial data and the "primary and a half" concept, concluding with AHA's Life's Essential Eight.
The ANA, anti-CCP, RF, and beyond! We all have ‘rheum’ to grow when it comes to making sense of autoantibodies and common markers. We talk through the nuances with rheumatologist Dr. Matthew B. Carroll ( biography here! ). Our interview covers physical exam tips for inflammatory arthritis, basic interpretation of rheumatologic testing, and what to do with the dreaded ‘vaguely positive’ speckled ANA! Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Sp...
Learn to bust through inpatient cirrhosis management! The basics of ascites, HRS, portal vein thrombosis and hepatic encephalopathy management are all here. We’re joined by Dr. Suchita Sata ( @suchitasata ) ( Duke University ). Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Show Segments Intro Austin Picks of the week Case Ascites Portal Vein Thrombosis AKI/HRS SBP Diuretic Management Albumin C...
Don’t be scared of insulin or hypoglycemia anymore! Our Kashlak Friend of the Pod Dr. Jeff Colburn gives us all the essentials you’ll need in your fanny pack for navigating the ups and downs of insulin in type 2 diabetes. Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Show Segments Intro Rapid fire questions/Picks of the Week Case #1: Starting insulin Types of basal insulin: glargine, detemir, ...
Don’t miss this rapid-fire recap of our top pearls from #SGIM23 in Aurora, Colorado, including obesity medicine, GLP1 agonists, trauma-informed care, an update on hormone therapy for vasomotor symptoms of menopause, treating low sexual desire in women, dementia diagnosis and treatment, chronic pain and buprenorphine, complex persistent opioid dependence, chlorthalidone vs hydrochlorothiazide, the timing of blood pressure medication, how to prescribe CPAP or auto-PAP, and more! Paul and Watto are...
There might be a lot to swallow, but you will master an initial approach to dysphagia in this episode. Review the types of dysphagia, common etiologies, initial evaluations and treatment plans. We are joined by Dr. Diana Snyder @DianaSnyderMD ( Mayo Clinic ) Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Show Segments Intro & Picks of the Week Case Dysphagia definitions Oropharyngeal vs eso...
Don’t miss this rapid fire recap of our top pearls from ACP #IM2023 in San Diego including hypertension, hypogonadism, frailty, afib, sleep medicine, in-flight emergencies, nephroprotective meds, order of antibiotics for pneumonia in the hospital, genitourinary syndrome of menopause, pickle juice for leg cramps, bristol stool scale and hepatic encephalopathy, coronary calcium, tirzepatide, cystatin c, functional dyspepsia, hair and nails, and more! Paul and Watto are joined by Drs. Justin Berk (...
Join us for this Hotcakes style episode as we talk through impactful literature for the hospitalist with Dr. Heather Nye ( UCSF ) and Dr. Rahul Ganatra ( @rbganatra , Harvard University ) who presented the Clinical Updates in Hospital Medicine at SHM #Converge23. Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Show Segments Intro, disclaimer Rapid fire questions/Picks of the Week EMPULSE ADVOR S...
Dominate opioid and xylazine (aka tranq) withdrawal in the hospital with expert insights from Dr. Joseph D’Orazio ( @dorazepam ) recorded LIVE! at Pennsylvania Hospital Grand Rounds in Philadephia, PA. Xylazine, an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist, has emerged as a frequent contaminant in the opioid supply with a distinct withdrawal syndrome. You’ll learn to manage this common withdrawal syndrome while also addressing acute pain complaints and opioid withdrawal. Sorry, no CME for this episode, but che...
