The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast
The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast
Supercharge your learning and enhance your practice with this Internal Medicine Podcast featuring board certified Internists as they interview the experts to bring you clinical pearls, practice-changing knowledge, and bad puns. Doctors Matthew Watto, Paul Williams, and friends (a national network of students, residents, and clinician-educators) deliver a little knowledge food for your brain hole. Yummy! 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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Dec 18, 2023 • 1h 26min
REBOOT #281 Hypercalcemia: Calci-fun! with Dr. Carl Pallais
Dr. Carl Pallais, an expert in Hypercalcemia, discusses the regulation of calcium in the body and what happens when it goes wrong. Topics covered include the importance of PTH and phosphorus, causes of hypercalcemia, testing for hypercalcemia, symptoms and history, indications for surgery, and management of hypercalcemia.
Dec 11, 2023 • 1h 17min
REBOOT #250 Nephrotic Syndrome vs. Glomerulonephritis with Kidney Boy, Dr. Joel Topf
Dr. Joel Topf, Kashlak's esteemed Chief of Nephrology, discusses the evaluation and differentiation of nephrotic syndrome and glomerulonephritis. Topics include proteinuria evaluation, management of nephrotic syndrome, and treatment of glomerulonephritis.
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Dec 4, 2023 • 1h 19min
#419 Rapid Response Series: Sepsis with Dr. Mohleen Kang A shock to the system
Guest Dr. Mohleen Kang from Emory University joins the hosts to discuss sepsis recognition, initial management, sepsis scoring systems, diagnostic work-up, antibiotic management, fluids, pressors, and supportive measures for sepsis patients. They emphasize the importance of gathering patient information, evolving sepsis definitions, clinical diagnosis and imaging, antibiotic selection, prioritizing antibiotics for skin infections, management of sepsis, and identification and treatment of sepsis.
Nov 27, 2023 • 1h 3min
#418 DIGEST (Tofurkey Edition): Semaglutide for HFpEF, TCAs for IBS, Aspirin vs Clopidogrel after PCI, Pitavastatin for HIV, Starchy Vegetables & Weight Gain, Heavy Metals in Cannabis
Drs. Paul Williams and Nora Taranto discuss semaglutide for HFpEF and obesity, TCAs for IBS, clopidogrel vs aspirin after PCI, pitavastatin in HIV, weight changes and diet, and heavy metal exposure in cannabis users.
Nov 22, 2023 • 42min
#417 USPSTF Update: PrEP for HIV Prevention with Dr. John Wong MD
Dr. John Wong, an expert in PrEP for HIV Prevention, discusses the updated USPSTF guidelines on PrEP. They cover topics such as defining increased risk for HIV, counseling pearls, types of PrEP, safer sex practices, and HIV and STI screening on PrEP.
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Nov 20, 2023 • 1h 13min
#416: Antifungals, Candida, Mucorales, Aspergillus, Pneumocystis: The Fungus Among Us with Dr. Ilan Schwartz MD
A discussion with Dr. Ilan Schwartz, an expert in fungal infections, covers topics like when to worry about fungal infections, starting anti-fungals, testing basics, resistant candida, and Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia. The episode also touches on MRI priorities for surgeons, unique holiday gifts, and the challenges of treating Candida and Canada-Oris.
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Nov 13, 2023 • 1h 18min
#415 Bipolar Disorder With Dr. Kevin Johns
Dr. Kevin Johns, an expert in diagnosing and treating bipolar disorder, discusses the challenges of diagnosing and treating this condition. Topics covered include screening for mania, the importance of family history, understanding the diagnosis and criteria for bipolar disorder, and the challenges of accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. The hosts emphasize the need for regular assessment, monitoring, and a healthy lifestyle for individuals with bipolar disorder.
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Nov 6, 2023 • 1h 14min
REBOOT #300 Celiac Disease with Dr. Amy Oxentenko
Celiac Disease with Dr. Amy Oxentenko features Dr. Amy Oxentenko, Chair of Medicine at Mayo Clinic AZ. The podcast discusses recognizing both classic and non-classical features of celiac disease, diagnostic testing, management, and proper patient follow-up. The episode also covers non-celiac gluten sensitivity and considerations for atypical celiac patients. Dr. Oxentenko provides valuable insights while keeping the conversation engaging and informative.
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Oct 30, 2023 • 58min
#414 Spooky Cakes: VKA vs DOACs in Frail Adults, RSV Vaccine, Cuff Size Matters, Bloating & Belching, AKI & Pip-Tazo
Medical experts Paul Williams, Rahul Ganatra, and Matt Watto discuss VKAs vs DOACs in frail adults, RSV vaccine efficacy in older adults, importance of correct blood pressure cuff size, cotton fever in drug users, new bloating and belching guidelines, and AKI risk of pip-tazo.
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Oct 23, 2023 • 1h 17min
#413: Common Ear Complaints, Ear Exam 101, Cerumen Remedies, and more! Get an EARful with Dr. Angela Peng!
Dr. Angela Peng, an ENT expert, shares valuable insights on common ear complaints. Topics include ear exam skills, safely clearing earwax, Eustachian tube dysfunction, cholesteatoma, malignant otitis externa, and cerumen impaction. The episode also discusses itchy ears and open tympanic membrane treatments.
