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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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#530 Nutrition with Dr. Joan Salge Blake
Today01:14:36Summary readyConfidently counsel on nutrition, as we discuss different dietary patterns and address common patient queries. We are joined by Dr. Joan Salge Blake (Boston University).Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CMEShow Segments Intro Case Ketogenic Diets Mediterranean & DASH Diets Fiber Oils and Fats Processed Foods Paleolithic and Carnivore Diets Food Order and Glycemic Control Protein Vegetarian and Vegan Diets Intermittent Fasting and Meal Timing Artificial Sweeteners Outro Credits Producer, Writer, Show Notes, Infographic, and Cover Art: Edison Jyang, 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: Joan Salge Blake, EdD, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND DisclosuresJoan Salge Blake, EdD, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. Sponsor: FIGSCurbsiders listeners can get 15% off. Just go to WearFIGS.com and use code FIGSRX. Sponsor: UpToDate For 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 webcasts and THANKYOU40 for up to 40% off online courses The customer appreciation 40% off offer ends on June 30th.
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#529 A Case of Syncope with the Clinical Problem Solvers
1w ago00:57:43Summary readyEnjoy the ride as we go through a case of syncope with the Clinical Problem Solvers! Listen in awe as they break down their thought process when evaluating a patient presenting with syncope. We are joined by Reza Manesh (UCLA) and Rabih Geha (UCSF).Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CMEShow Segments Intro Aliquot 1 and case discussion Aliquot 2 and case discussion Aliquot 3 and case discussion Aliquot 4 and case discussion Aliquot 5 and case discussion Final Diagnosis Outro Credits Producers: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Edison Jyang, MD Clinical case writers: Youssef Saklawi, MD; Madallena Conte, MD Show notes, infographic, and cover art: Edison Jyang, MD 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: Reza Manesh, MD; Rabih Geha, MD DisclosuresDr. Reza Manesh reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. Sponsor: FIGSCurbsiders listeners can get 15% off. Just go to WearFIGS.com and use code FIGSRX.Sponsor: QuinceGo to Quince.com/curb for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.
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#528 Hospital Addiction Medicine 3.0 with Dr. Maggie Lowenstein
2w ago01:18:55Summary readyBecome the Medetomi-Dean of AdmissionsStep up your hospital addiction medicine game by learning to troubleshoot methadone dose confirmations/missed doses and understanding how medetomidine’s emergency in the drug supply is impacting patients and withdrawal management. We’re joined by Dr Maggie Lowenstein (University of Pennsylvania)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 disorders education.Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | iTunes | CurbsidersAddictionMed@gmail.com | CME!Credits Writer, Producer, and Show Notes: Shawn Cohen MD Infographic and Cover Art: Zoya Surani Hosts: Carolyn Chan, MD. MHS and Shawn Cohen MD Reviewer: Payel Jhoom Roy MD, MSc Showrunner: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Maggie Lowenstein MD MPhil MSHP Sponsor: BabbelGo to Babbel.com/CURB for up to 60% off.Sponsor: FIGSCurbsiders listeners can get 15% off. Just go to WearFIGS.com and use code FIGSRX.Sponsor: FreedSetup takes 30 minutes and pricing starts at $149 a month. Try it free for 7 days at getfreed.ai/front-desk.
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#527 Oncology Potpourri for the Hospitalist
3w ago00:59:38Summary 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
4w 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
May 1800:48:58Summary 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
May 1101:17:21Summary 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
May 401:40:59Summary 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 2701:01:49Summary 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 2001:16:59Summary 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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