The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast brings you expert interviews, clinical pearls, and practice-changing knowledge — plus the occasional bad joke. Trusted by 100,000+ health professionals every month, we cover the full spectrum of internal medicine to keep you learning and laughing. No boring lectures here, just high-value content and a healthy dose of humor. Fantastic for Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Primary Care, and Hospital Medicine.
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A Bell-Ringer of a Presentation Is it a stroke or is it botox? No, it’s Bell’s palsy! Learn how to differentiate facial palsy from other sinister diagnoses. Join us as Dr. Jordan Amar (Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology at USC Keck School of Medicine) gives us Bell’s palsy pointers (and a great mnemonic, if there is such a thing). Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Show Segments I...
Join us as we review recent articles and news featured in The DIGEST issues #56 and #57 , including finerenone for heart failure, the skinny on pneumonia vaccines and the latest, PCV21, long-term oxygen therapy (the REDOX trial), and the PREVENT vs PCE cardiovascular risk equations. Fill your brain hole with a fully digestible meal! Featuring Alex Chaitoff ( @alexchaitoff ), Rahul Ganatra ( @rbganatra ), Nora Taranto ( @norataranto ), and Matt Watto (@doctorwatto) . Note: **Update on Pneumonia V...
Kittleson Rules Outpatient Heart Failure Volume 1 Provide superb outpatient care for your patients with HFrEF. Identify underlying causes of heart failure and titrate medications with ease. Dr Michelle Kittleson @MKittlesonMD ( Cedars Sinai ) breaks down the nuances of treating this common cardiac condition. Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Show Segments 00:00 Introduction 03:22 Case P...
Treating colds, flu, and more with Dr Amber Bird! Dive deep into upper respiratory viral infections with Dr Amber Bird, MD ( Penn ). Feel confident on when to order testing, recommend symptom relieving treatments, and avoid unnecessary antibiotics. Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Show Segments 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Agenda 03:07 Getting to Know the Guest and Rapid Fire Que...
Supplemental oxygen is ubiquitous and yet there is a tremendous amount of uncertainty related to prescription and management in the outpatient setting. Have no fear, we’ve got your back! On this episode of The Curbsiders we host special guest Susan Jacobs, RN, MS who is a bonafide, world-class expert in outpatient oxygen therapy. How to prescribe? What’s out there? What do you do when your patient travels? She joins us to tackle these questions and so much more so make sure to tune in and snag s...
De-stress your approach to stress fractures (and trochanteric pain syndromes and meniscus tears)! Follow along as the great Dr. Senter guides us through the diagnosis, workup, and treatment of an all-star lineup of sport injuries. Part 2 covers stress fractures, relative energy deficiency in sports, trochanteric pain, meniscus tears, and the ongoing quest to diagnose Paul’s mysterious hip injury. Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | ...
Learn how to manage diabetes and hypertension in chronic kidney disease with expert tips from Kidney Boy, Kashlak’s Chief of Nephrology, Dr. Joef Topf @kidney_boy . Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Credits Written and Produced by: Fatima Syed, MD, MSc Infographic and Cover Art: Zoya Surani, MD Show Notes: Fatima Syed, MD, MSc Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Review...
Follow along as the great Dr. Senter guides us through the diagnosis, workup, and treatment of an all-star lineup of sport injuries. Part 1 covers concussions, femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), and the ongoing quest to diagnose Paul’s mysterious hip injury. Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Show Segments 00:00 Introduction 08:43 Case 1 - Concussion 9:39 Approach and Workup of Concussi...
Expand your NAFLD/MASLD knowledge! Expert guest Dr. Elliot Tapper ( @ebtapper ) shares his framework for approaching NAFLD/MASLD and the treatment tools he recommends including lifestyle modifications and medications. Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Show Segments Intro Rapid Fire Segment Case 1 Part 1 NAFLD/MASLD terminology and differential diagnoses PEth testing Diagnostic tools for...
Dr. Sanjeev Francis continues the discussion on Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), delving into the warranty period of non-invasive cardiac tests like CT and stress tests. The episode provides practical guidance on the initial management of NSTEMI, including risk stratification, optimal medical therapies (aspirin, statins, P2Y12 inhibitors, anticoagulation), and patient counseling for cardiac catheterization. It also tackles the complex scenario of myocardial injury due to non-cardiac illnesses, emphasizing risk assessment, inpatient diagnostics, and transitions of care, along with the crucial role of cardiac rehabilitation.
In the first part of their acute coronary syndrome discussion, Dr. Sanjeev Francis joins The Curbsiders to break down essential diagnostic approaches. They delve into critical physical exam findings, offer guidance on interpreting high-sensitivity troponin values and their delta changes, and explore the evolving definitions and guidelines for the ACS spectrum. The episode also covers various risk stratification tools and the appropriate selection of non-invasive testing options like coronary CT angiography versus stress tests.
We're taking a short summer break, but we'll be back at the end of August with brand new episodes. Lose your heart to NephMadness 2022! Dr. Joel Topf ( @kidney_boy ) and Dr. Sadiya Khan ( @HeartDocSadiya ) tackle the NephMadness 2022 Cardiorenal Syndrome region, leading us through the pathophysiology of cardiorenal syndrome, how to approach the creatinine “bump” with diuresis, managing patients with diuretic resistance, and more. Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! Episodes ...
We're taking a short summer break, but we'll be back at the end of August with brand new episodes. AKI Tips and Tricks from Joel Topf MD, Kashlak’s Chief of Nephrology Get a grip on acute kidney injury (AKI) with Dr. Joel Topf (AKA @kidney_boy ), Kashlak’s Chief of Nephrology! We’ve put together an AKI highlight reel - focusing on practical tips and tricks to help you identify, diagnose and manage AKI, plus how to recognize AIN and random myths and musings on vancomycin, NSAIDS, contrast nephrop...
We're taking a short summer break, but we'll be back at the end of August with brand new episodes. Your swell guide to the swollen leg We're taking a short summer break, but we'll be back at the end of August with brand new episodes. 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 evaluation and management of common causes of edema. Episodes | Subscribe...
We're taking a short summer break, but we'll be back at the end of August with brand new episodes. Drop the pounds and the sugar with new guidelines Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Credits Producer: Matthew Watto, MD and Isabel Valdez, PA Writer: Matthew Watto, MD Show Notes, Cover Art and Infographics: Isabel Valdez, PA Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Reviewer: Fatima Syed, MD Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul...
We're taking a short summer break, but we'll be back at the end of August with brand new episodes. 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 patients with chronic kidney disease, working up refractory hypertension, and more. Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! Credits ● Writer: Matthew Wa...
OTP yea you know me Make methadone a part of your practice. Learn how the methadone system in the US works and how you can play an active role in improving care for people with opioid use disorder treated with methadone. We’re joined by Dr. Ruth Potee @DrRuthPotee ( website ) and Dr. David Frank @highway_dave Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! By listening to this episode and completing CME, this can be used to count towards the new DEA 8-hr requirement on substance use dis...
Get your patients ready to globetrot with our fantastic review of Travel Medicine with the esteemed Dr. Boghuma Titanji ( @Boghuma )! We cover malaria, anti-malarial chemoprophylaxis, basics of treatment and management of traveler’s diarrhea, yellow fever, and vaccination guidance! Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Show Segments Intro Case 1 - Defining travel medicine How to approach a ...
In this episode of The Curbsiders Podcast, the team delves into the recently updated breast cancer screening recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) with Dr. Wanda Nicholson ( @wnicholsonobgyn ), an expert in preventive medicine, diversity, equity and inclusion, and women's health and the Chair of the Task Force. Join us as we review the newest screening mammography recommendations, evidence for earlier screening for all women, the challenge of dense breast findings...
Elevate your rhinitis management! Learn from expert allergist Dr. Olajumoke Fadugba about rhinitis and environmental allergies. You’ll review how to distinguish between allergic and non-allergic rhinitis, and how to decode the drugstore allergy aisle for your patients! 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 Case Part 1 Allergic vs Non-Allergic Rh...
Anxious about psychiatry on the wards? Don’t be! Join us with guest Dr. Aaron Gluth ( Emory University ) as we learn about the role the hospitalist plays in managing co-morbid psychiatry conditions on the wards. Claim 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 Pertinent history Physical Exam including Mental Status Exam Role of the multid...
Join us as we review recent practice-changing articles on preventive PCI, andexanet alfa for ICH, aspirin for fatty liver, naltrexone in cirrhosis, pivmecillinam for UTI, cefepime vs pip-tazo, MDRO decolonization, microplastics and MACE, and more! Fill your brain hole with a delicious stack of hotcakes! Featuring Paul Williams ( @PaulNWilliamz ), Rahul Ganatra (@rbganatra ), Nora Taranto ( @norataranto ) and Matt Watto (@doctorwatto) . Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! Epi...
Recorded LIVE! At Johns Hopkins Internal Medicine Grand Rounds Step up your anemia game as we explore the causes and diagnostic approach for macrocytic anemia, what to do with a reticulocyte count, the differential diagnosis for hemolytic anemia, the significance of the direct antiglobulin test, and diagnosis and management pearls for autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). Plus, common questions and concerns regarding folate supplementation and the use of bone mar...
Don’t just sit on that borderline calcium! Learn how to approach hypercalcemia and work up primary hyperparathyroidism. In this episode, we learn who goes to surgery, how to work them up, and some variants of typical primary hyperparathyroidism. We’re joined by Dr. Lindsay Kuo @lindsaykuo ( Temple University Hospital ) Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcu health.org ! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Show Segments 00:00 Intro 03:31 U...
Don’t pass up on passing out! Stand up to syncope as Dr. Dan Dressler ( Emory University ) guides us to confidently manage cases! We review a framework for understanding different types of syncope, and strategies for determining which low-risk patients can be safely discharged, and appropriate next steps to work up those high-risk and in-between cases. Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcu health.org ! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME...
More clinical pearls from ACP #IM2024, including emerging infectious diseases in the US (malaria, dengue, super gonorrhea, and a resurgence of syphilis), new C. diff treatments, coagulopathy and cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, HFpEF, peripheral arterial disease, Lp(a) and ApoB, CAR T-cells for autoimmune disease, SGLT2i for gout, and hematology updates. Paul and Watto are joined by Drs. Nora Taranto, Beth Garbitelli, and of course Chris “The Chiu Man” Chiu. Claim CME for this episode at curbside...
Dr. Arthur Kim provides a comprehensive guide to Hepatitis B management, detailing the 2023 CDC universal screening recommendations and optimal vaccination strategies, including newer vaccine types. He explains the complex stages of chronic HBV infection, outlines the necessary initial lab evaluations, and offers practical advice on counseling patients regarding transmission prevention, liver health, and psychosocial support. The discussion also delves into antiviral treatment decisions, medication options, and long-term hepatocellular carcinoma screening protocols, emphasizing a collaborative approach between primary care and specialists.
Repair and replace your old approach to shoulder pain! We cover shoulder anatomy, explain the continuum of impingement syndrome (from bursitis to tendonitis to rotator cuff tears to cuff tear arthropathy), how to take a good shoulder history, perform a high-yield physical exam, when to refer, and when to get an MRI. Plus, how to differentiate glenohumeral joint arthritis from frozen shoulder, and how to diagnose AC joint pathology. We’re joined by everyone’s favorite orthopedic surgeon, inventor...
