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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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#527 Oncology Potpourri for the Hospitalist
Today00:59:38Summary readyMalignant Bowel Obstruction, VTE and Goals of CareMaster malignant bowel obstruction, cancer-associated thrombosis, and goals-of-care conversations in hospitalized patients with advanced cancer. Learn practical approaches to symptom management, anticoagulation decisions, and navigating high-stakes discussions around prognosis and hospice care. We’re joined by Dr. Jensa Morris, @JensaMorrisMD (Yale School of Medicine).Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Show Segments Intro Picks of the Week Case 1: Malignant small bowel obstruction: definitions, initial management, medications, NG tubes, nutrition, and procedural options Case 2: Cancer-associated VTE: choice of anticoagulant, treatment duration, unusual thromboses, and anticoagulation with brain metastases Case 3: Goals of care: prognosis, performance status, palliative care, hospice and end-of-life planningTake Home Points Outro Credits Writer, producer, and show notes: Reaford Blackburn, Jr., MD Infographic, Cover Art: Caroline Coleman, MD Hosts: Monee Amin, MD and Meredith Trubitt, MD Reviewer: Rahul Ganatra, MD Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Jensa Morris, MD Sponsor: Continuing Education CompanyVisit CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders and use promo code Curb30 for 30% off all online courses and webcasts. Sponsor: LocumstoryLocumstory.com is literally just a free, unbiased resource dedicated to educating physicians about locums.Sponsor: Mint MobileTo get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to mintmobile.com/CURB.
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#526 DIGEST – game changers in pancreatic cancer, lipid guideline updates, and GLP-1/GIP endoscopy holds
1w ago01:00:07Summary readyJoin us as we review recent articles and news featured in The DIGEST, including updated lipid guidelines, GLP1 agonists holds and procedures, the newest drug in pancreatic cancer, and discontinuing thyroid supplementation. Fill your brain hole with a delicious stack of hotcakes! Featuring Drs. Nora Taranto (@norataranto), Laura Glick (@lauraglick) and Matt Watto (@doctorwatto).Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! |Mailing List | Contact | CME!Credits Written and Hosted by: Nora Taranto MD MSCE, Laura Glick MD, Matthew Watto MD, FACP Cover Art: Nora Taranto MD MSCE Reviewers: Emi Okamoto MD Technical Production: Pod Paste Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Show Segments Intro and pun Lipid Management Guidelines Overview Emerging Treatments in Oncology Press Release on a new KRAS Inhibitor for Pancreatic Cancer Perioperative Considerations for GLP-1 Use Deprescribing Levothyroxine in Older Adults Sponsor: Panacea FinancialIf you're about to make the leap into residency and feeling the financial pressure of that transition, visit PanaceaFinancial.com/curbsiders today. Sponsor: UpToDatefor a limited time, get 10% off UpToDate packages with code CURB10. Visit store.uptodate.com to save on your annual or longer personal UpToDate subscription today.
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#525: Multi-Cancer Early Detection Testing
2w ago00:48:58Summary readyCut through the hype of Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) tests and learn how to counsel patients on the real-world utility, false-positive risks, and the "stage shift" debate of these emerging blood assays. We are joined by world-renowned oncologist Dr. Margaret Tempero,UCSF Cancer Early Detection and Interception, to discuss whether these tests are truly ready for clinical prime time.Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CMEShow Segments 00:00 Introduction 01:57 Current Cancer Screening Programs 06:05 Emerging Blood-Based Cancer Tests 11:55 Test Characteristics and Limitations 18:05 Practical Considerations for Patients 25:33 Direct-to-Consumer Testing/Whole Body MRIs 36:46 Navigating Positive Test Results 45:10 Anxiety and Patient Education 47:08 Future Directions in Cancer Screening Outro Credits Producer, Writer, Show Notes, Infographic, Cover Art: Molly Heublein MD Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Reviewer: Sai S Achi MD,MBA,FACP Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Margaret Tempero, MD DisclosuresDr. Tempero reports the following financial relationships: Grail (research support), Global Bio Access Fund (Advisor), Bristol Myers Squibb (Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels, Board Membership, etc.), Astra Zeneca (Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels, Board Membership, etc), Immunovia (Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels, Board Membership, etc.), Merck (advisory committee), Renovo Rx (advisory committee), Urogen (Advisor). Financial relationships have not ended. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. Sponsor: FIGS Curbsiders listeners can get 15% off. Just go to WearFIGS.com and use code FIGSRX. Sponsor: FreedTry Freed Front Desk free for 7 days at getfreed.ai/front-desk.Sponsor: Quince Go to Quince.com/curb for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.
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REBOOT: #509 Fresh Hypertension Guidelines. West Philadelphia Doc Jordy Cohen Keeps Our Hypertension Management Fresh
3w ago01:17:21Summary readyWe have another classic episode for you. Don’t get caught treating high blood pressure like it is 2024. Dr. Jordy Cohen (@jordybc.bsky.social, University of Pennsylvania) guides us through the new hypertension guidelines.Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CMEShow Segments Intro Case: Jeremy Wearable devices inaccuracies Ideal blood pressure measurement Diagnosis and workup Management and fixed-dose combination pills Case: Jolene and pregnancy Outro Credits Written and Produced by: Deborah Gorth MD, PhD Infographic and Cover Art by: Deborah Gorth MD, PhD and Meryl Gorth RD, MPH Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MD Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Jordana Cohen MD, MSCE DisclosuresFinancial Relationships disclosed for Dr. Jordana Cohen: Wolters Kluwer (Royalties or Patent Beneficiary) and National Institutes of Health (Grant or research support)Sponsor: LocumstoryPop by Locumstory.com to see if it’s something that makes sense for you. Sponsor: UpToDateFor a limited time, get 10% off UpToDate packages with code CURB10. Visit https://store.uptodate.com/ to save on your annual or longer personal UpToDate subscription today.Sponsor: Continuing Education CompanyVisit CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders and use promo code Curb30 for 30% off all online courses and webcasts.
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#524 SHM Converge 2026–Recap
4w ago01:45:56Summary readyWe go so that you want to go next year!Stay current with updates in hospital medicine from SHM Converge 2026 in Nashville, TN. Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CMEShow Segments Intro Picks of the Week Heart Failure Updates Things We Do For No Reason: Top 10 Pneumonia updates Pharmacotherapy Updates Severe Acute Liver Injury Nephrology Updates MED-TED Competition Pearls Fevers in Oncology Addiction Updates for the Hospitalists Alternatives to Guardianship Infectious disease updates Updates in Transfusion Medicine Sodium overcorrection/demyelinating syndrome Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) Perioperative hip fracture management EKG Updates Dermatology Updates Home Antibiotics Sepsis Updates Updates in Hospital Medicine Diabetes Inpatient Management Updates Outro Credits Producer and Writer: Monee Amin MD, Caroline Coleman MD, Meredith Trubitt MD Show Notes: Caroline Coleman MD and Meredith Trubitt MD Cover Art: Caroline Coleman MD Hosts: Monee Amin, MD, Meredith Trubitt, MD Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MD Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Dan Hunt MD, Kierstin Kennedy MD, Noble Maleque MD, Suchita Sata MD, Richard White MD DisclosuresDrs. Hunt, Kennedy, Maleque, Sata and White report no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. Sponsor: BabbelGet up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CURB. Sponsor: Continuing Education CompanyVisit CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders and use promo code Curb30 for 30% off all online courses and webcastsSponsor: Mint MobileShop plans at mintmobile.com/CURB
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#523 Hotcakes: Left Atrial Appendage Closure vs AC for Afib, Apixaban vs Rivaroxaban for VTE, Intensive LDL Targeting, GLP1s and Substance Use Disorders, and more
Apr 2701:06:21Summary readyJoin us as we review recent practice-changing articles on left atrial appendage closure vs AC for AFib, apixaban vs rivaroxaban for VTE, intensive LDL targeting, GLP1s and substance use disorders, and more! Fill your brain hole with a delicious stack of hotcakes! Featuring Paul Williams (@PaulNWilliamz), Shani Herzig (@ShaniHerzig) Rahul Ganatra (@rbganatra), and Matt Watto (@doctorwatto).Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CMECredits Written and Hosted by: Rahul Ganatra MD, MPH; Shani Herzig, MD, MPH; Paul Williams, MD, FACP, Matthew Watto MD, FACP Cover Art: Rahul Ganatra MD, MPH Reviewer: Emi Okamoto, MD Technical Production: Pod Paste Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Show Segments Intro, disclaimer Left atrial appendage closure vs anticoagulation in AF Apixaban vs rivaroxaban for VTE Intensive LDL targeting in ASCVD GLP1s and substance use disorders FDA approves Orforglipron E-cigarettes and cancer Early AM blood draws and sleep quality Outro Sponsor: FIGSGo to wearfigs.com to get 20% off during Nurses WeekSponsor: Panacea Financial If you're about to make the leap into residency and feeling the financial pressure of that transition, visit PanaceaFinancial.com/curbsiders todaySponsor: MasterClass Right now, as a listener of this show, you get at least 15% off any annual membership at MASTERCLASS.com/CURB.
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#522: Healthy Aging with Dr. Elizabeth Eckstrom
Apr 2001:19:56Summary readyJoin us as we explore practical, evidence-based strategies to help patients age with strength and confidence, and navigate the transition into retirement. We’re joined by Dr. Elizabeth Eckstrom (Oregon Health & Science University)!Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CMEShow Segments Intro Case Navigating Retirement Staying Physically Active Benefits of Tai Chi Nutrition Mobility limitations/chronic pain Osteoporosis Anti-aging/memory supplements Community Resources Outro Credits Written and Produced by: Ashlee Randolph DO, Rachel Miller MD Show Notes, infographic, cover art: Ashlee Randolph DO, Rachel Miller MD Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Reviewer: Leah Witt, MD Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Elizabeth Eckstrom MD, MPH DisclosuresDr. Elizabeth Eckstrom reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. The production of this episode was supported by the Penn Geriatrics AGE-SMART Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Grant. This podcast content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the Health Resources and Services Administration or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Sponsor: BabbelRight now get up to 60% off your Babbel subscription – at Babbel.com/CURBSponsor: Continuing Education CompanyVisit CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders and use promo code Curb30 for 30% off all online courses and webcasts. Sponsor: Locumstory.comLocumstory.com is literally just a free, unbiased resource dedicated to educating physicians about locums.
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#521 Tales of the Pelvis
Apr 1301:19:53Summary readyGain an insider’s perspective on the techniques of pelvic floor physical therapy. Learn when to refer, what to expect and what can be gained from working with your friendly neighborhood pelvic floor PT specialist. We’re joined by our guests Dr. Nicole Schaffer and Dr. Rachel Rosvold from Uplift Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in Horsham, PA.Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CMEShow Segments Intro, guest bios Case #1 from Kashlak Urinary incontinence in post-partum setting Pelvic floor changes in perimenopause Case #2 from Kashlak Erectile dysfunction PT for chronic prostatitis and erectile dysfunction Constipation and fecal incontinence Outro Credits Written and Produced by: Alise Burke, MD Infographic and Cover Art: Zoya Surani Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MD Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Nicole Schaffer PT, DPT, cert MDT and Rachel Rosvold PT, DPT. Follow them on Instagram @upliftpelvicpt Disclosures Dr. Nicole Schaffer and Dr. Rachel Rosvold report no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. Sponsor: Quince Go to Quince.com/curb for free shipping and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.Sponsor: FreedUse code FREED50 for fifty dollars off your first month at Freed.aiSponsor: FIGSCurbsiders listeners can get 15% off. Just go to WearFIGS.com and use code FIGSRX.
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#520: Healthspan Medicine, A Practical Approach
Apr 601:19:36Summary readyHow do we help patients improve health span without letting wearables, biomarkers, and wellness trends take over the conversation? Learn how to think about CGMs in patients without diabetes, how to interpret early cardiometabolic risk beyond the A1c, how to prescribe exercise in a practical way, and how to counsel patients about sleep, wearables, and even peptides. We’re joined by Dr. Sandeep Palakadedi (Dr. “Deep”), founder and CEO of Velocity Health and author of The Ultimate Asset.Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CMEShow Segments Intro CGMs, Postprandial Glucose, and Data Neurosis Beyond Glucose: ApoB, Lp(a), and Early Cardiometabolic Risk Body Composition, VO2 Max, and Functional Longevity Sleep, HRV, and Wearables Prescribing Exercise in Real Life How to Talk to Patients About Peptides Take-Home Points CreditsWritten and produced by Paul Wurtz MD. Show notes, cover art, and infographic also created by Paul Wurtz MD. Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Reviewer: Sai S Achi MD, MBA, FACP Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Sandeep Palakodeti MD, MPH DisclosuresDr. Palakodeti reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. Sponsor: MINT MOBILEShop plans at MINTMOBILE.com/CURB.Sponsor: FIGSWe’ve teamed up with FIGS, and now Curbsiders listeners can get 15% off. Just go to WearFIGS.com and use code FIGSRX. Sponsor: Continuing Education CompanyFor Curbsiders listeners, there’s a special offer: use promo code Curb30 for 30% off all online courses and webcasts. Visit CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders to learn more.
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#519 Mild Autonomous Cortisol Secretion
Mar 3001:13:57Summary readyBecome a master of cortisol and learn how to identify and treat a common condition in patients with adrenal tumors! Join us as we learn about mild autonomous cortisol secretion (MACS) with Dr. Irina Bancos (@irinabancos), an internationally renowned adrenal expert!Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CMEShow Segments Intro Advice for listeners Adrenal incidentaloma Definition (Case 1) Hormonal workup for adrenal incidentalomas Defining mild autonomous cortisol secretion (MACS) Significance and prevalence of MACS Diagnostic testing for MACS Treatment options for MACS (surgery vs. comorbidity management) Post surgical management of MACS (Case 2) Diagnostic testing for adrenal insufficiency (AI) Glucocorticoid withdrawal syndrome management Deciding when patients are able to come off of steroids after AI Outcomes after adrenalectomy in MACS Take home points CreditsWritten and produced by Paul Wurtz MD. Show notes, cover art, and infographic also created by Paul Wurtz MD. Producer, writer, show notes, and CME: Mobeen Ahmad MD Cover art and infographic: Kate Grant MBChb, MRCGP Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP; Mobeen Ahmad MD Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MD Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Irina Bancos MD, MSc DisclosuresDr. Bancos has the following disclosures: Consulting, advisory board or safety monitoring board (all fees to institution): Recordati, Corcept, Esteve, Spruce, Sparrow, Diurnal, Neurocrine, Lufordi, Adaptyx, Crinetics, Xeris, AstraZeneca, NovoNordisc, Camurus. Research grant for investigator initiated research (to institution): Esteve, Recordati Sponsor: Panacea FinancialVisit PanaceaFinancial.com today to claim your $100 bonus and start banking built for the way you actually live and work.Sponsor: MasterClassRight now, as a listener of this show, you get at least 15% off any annual membership at MASTERCLASS.com/CURB.Sponsor: Branch Basics Use code [CURB] for 15% off the Premium Starter Kit at BranchBasics.com.
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