Matthew Watto

We recap the top pearls from ACP #IM2022 including important drug interactions/intolerance (acetaminophen, tramadol, ticagrelor, nirmatrelvir-ritonavir), perioperative medicine (bridging, DOAC reversal agents, dental procedures, MINS), recognizing PMR, when to initiate urate-lowering therapy in gout, glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis, food as medicine, dietary potassium, OSA, nocturia, telemedicine and health equity, a new obesity medicine paradigm, advances in HIV/PrEP, and rethinking atrial fibrillation!  Note: Due to a rapid turnaround there is no CME for this episode, but visit curbsiders.vcuhealth.org to claim credit for past episodes. Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | thecurbsiders@gmail.com | Free CME! Show Segments Intro Tapering long-term opioids Physician Wellbeing Common drug interactions (acetaminophen, ticagrelor, tramadol, Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir) Perioperative medicine (bridging, DOAC reversal agents, dental procedures, MINS) Nocturia and OSA Food as Medicine Rheumatology (how to diagnose PMR, when to initiate ULT for gout and steroid-induced osteoporosis) Avi’s pearls on (diversity, telemedicine, telehealth, burnout) Obesity medicine (a new paradigm and a new medication) HIV in primary care (PrEP, long-acting injectable antiviral therapy) Atrial fibrillation Outro Credits Written, Produced, and Hosted by: Nora Taranto MD; Molly Heublein MD; Chris Chiu MD, FACP, FAAP; Avital O’Glasser MD, FACP; Alan Dow MD, FACP; Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP   Show Notes: Matthew Watto MD, FACP Cover Art: Chris Chiu MD, FACP, FAAP Production team: Pod Paste Sponsor: Indeed Visit indeed.com/internalmedicine to claim you $75 credit now. Sponsor: Locumstory Visit Locumstory.com to learn more about locums

In a lively discussion, Dr. Matthew Watto, an internist and co-host of The Curbsiders podcast, shares his insights on navigating complex illnesses. He highlights the challenges of limited appointment times and the importance of patient preparedness. Dr. Watto discusses the significant gaps in internist training regarding hypermobility and chronic pain management. He emphasizes a collaborative approach between patients and doctors, advocating for comprehensive care strategies. Get ready for transformative tips on improving communication and maximizing healthcare visits!