Celebrate the holiday season with top pearls on constipation, palpitations, hypertension, meds for obesity, cardiorenal syndrome, hepatitis C, staging the liver, vitamin supplementation and more! Plus, Watto and Paul share their reflections on seven years of podcasting, give their picks of the year, and tease upcoming episodes for 2023! Note No CME for this episode but visit curbsiders.vcuhealth.org to claim credit for shows from 2022! Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Mailing List | askcurbsiders@gmail.com | Free CME! Show Segments Intro, disclaimer, Reflections on 2022 Constipation,  Palpitations,  Hypertension,  Obesity medications,  Cardiorenal syndrome,  Hepatitis C,  Vitamin supplementation Picks of the Year Outro Credits Written, Produced, and Hosted by: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP   Show Notes: Matthew Watto MD, FACP Cover Art design: Matthew Watto MD, FACP Technical Production: Pod Paste Full transcript HERE

In this episode, we discuss an overview of inpatient management of can’t miss endo emergencies. Our esteemed guest, Dr. Sara Markley Webster (Emory University, @smarkleywebster) walks us through identification, workup and management of adrenal crisis, myxedema coma, and thyroid storm. Free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | thecurbsiders@gmail.com | Free CME! Show Segments ●  Intro, disclaimer, guest bio ●  Guest one-liner, Picks of the Week* ●  Case 1 from Kashlak ●  Adrenal crisis identification, workup and management ●  Case 2 from Kashlak ●  Myxedema identification, workup and management ●  Case 3 from Kashlak ●  Thyroid storm identification, workup and management ●  Outro Credits ●  Written, Produced, and Hosted by: Monee Amin, MD and Meredith Trubitt, MD ●  Show Notes, Infographic and Cover Art: Caroline Coleman, MD ●  Reviewer: Emi Okamoto, MD ●  Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP ●  Technical Production: PodPaste ●  Guest: Sara Markley Webster, MD Sponsor: Locumstory If you would like to learn more about locums visit locumstory.com Sponsor: Pattern Visit patternlife.com/curbsiders to get a free disability insurance quote. Full Transcript HERE

Navigating guidelines, parsing through the PSA, Survivorship, & More! Become a pro when addressing prostate cancer! We tackle the nuances surrounding screening for this all-to-common cancer and discuss important considerations in survivorship with our guest Dr. Petar Bajic (Twitter: @PBajicMD, Instagram: @the.sexdoc) of Cleveland Clinic! You’re IN for a good time listening to this episode! Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | askcurbsiders@gmail.com | Free CME! Show Segments ●      Intro, disclaimer, guest bio ●      Guest one-liner ●      Case from Kashlak ●      Epidemiology of Prostate Cancer ●      Screening Basics ●      What is the PSA? ●      Next Steps After Elevated PSA ●      Thresholds and techniques for biopsy ●      Free PSA, Other testing modalities, Prostate MRI ●      Active Surveillance Nuts and Bolts ●      Survivorship ●      Take home points, Outro Credits ●      Producer,Writer, Show Notes,  Infographic, Cover Art: Beth Garbitelli MD ●      Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP, Beth Garbitelli MD ●      Reviewer: Sai S Achi, MD MBA ●      Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP ●      Technical Production: PodPaste ●      Guest: Dr. Petar Bajic MD Sponsor: Better Help  Learn more and save 10% off your first month ast betterhelp.com/curb Sponsor: Birch Living  Birch is giving $400 off all mattresses and 2 free eco-rest pillows at birchliving.com/curb Sponsor: Hello Fresh Go to hellofresh.com/curb18 and use code curb18 for 18 free meals plus free shipping.  Sponsor: Pattern Life Visit patternlife.com/curbsiders to request your free physician disability insurance quote. Full Transcript HERE

 Master the ins-and-outs of Parkinson’s Disease! We’re joined by Dr. Albert Hung, who teaches us pearls for the initial history and physical exam in a patient with undiagnosed Parkinson’s, a framework for management of early and advanced motor symptoms, tips for treating autonomic symptoms and cognitive / psychiatric features, and more. Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | askcurbsiders@gmail.com | Free CME! Show Segments Intro, disclaimer, guest bio Guest one-liner Case from Kashlak Initial history in a patient with undiagnosed Parkinson’s “Pre-motor” symptoms of Parkinson’s disease Physical exam in Parkinson’s disease Drug-induced Parkinsonism “Red flags” suggesting atypical parkinsonian syndromes Role of imaging in diagnosis Typical discussion with patient at initial diagnosis Initial management of motor symptoms Management of autonomic symptoms Management of advanced motor symptoms Management of cognitive and psychiatric symptoms Outro Credits Producer, Writer, Show Notes, and Infographic: Malini Gandhi Cover Art: Kate Grant  Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP    Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MD Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Albert Hung MD, PhD Full transcript HERE

Recap and review the top pearls from recent episodes #339 Hand and Wrist Pain, #348 Foot and Ankle Pain,  and #351 Myopathy and Myositis with Watto and Paul. It’s Tales from the Curbside! (TFTC), our monthly series providing a rapid review of recent Curbsiders episodes for your spaced learning. Note No CME for this mini-episode but visit curbsiders.vcuhealth.org to claim credit for shows #339, #348 and #351! Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Mailing List | askcurbsiders@gmail.com | Free CME! Show Segments Intro, disclaimer, guest bio Hand and Wrist pain: CMC joint arthritis, tenosynovitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger Foot and Ankle pain: Ankle sprains, Achilles tendon injuries, Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction Myopathy and Myositis pearls Outro Credits Written, Produced, and Hosted by: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP   Show Notes: Matthew Watto MD, FACP TFTC Cover Art design: Edison Jyang Technical Production: Pod Paste Full transcript HERE

A Rational Approach: Who to Image, How to Treat, and More! Back pain is one of the most common concerns our patients bring to us in the outpatient setting.  It’s a lot more complicated than rest, ice, and NSAIDs!  Fortunately, we have pain expert, strength coach, and academic internist Dr. Austin Baraki (Austin Baraki, MD (@AustinBaraki) / Twitter) to help us develop a comprehensive, patient centered approach to help our patients manage their pain and lead healthier lives. Take control of your patients’ back pain!  Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | askcurbsiders@gmail.com | Free CME! Show Segments Intro, disclaimer, guest bio Guest one-liner, Picks of the Week Case from Kashlak Introduction to Back Pain Eliciting the Patient’s Story Risk Stratification, Intro to Red Flags,  and and the STarT Back Tool  The Importance of Language and Patient-Centered Outcomes A Deeper Dive into Red Flags Setting Expectations for Care Therapeutics for Back Pain - Does anything work? The Exercise Prescription Credits Producers: Isabel Valdez, PA-C & Cyrus Askin, MD  Writer, Cover Art and Infographics:  Isabel Valdez, PA-C Show Notes: Cyrus Askin, MD Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP;  Isabel Valdez, PA-C Reviewer: Molly Heublein, MD Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Austin Baraki, MD Sponsor: Grammarly  Go to grammarly.com/CURB to sign up for a free account! And when you’re ready to upgrade to Grammarly Premium, get 20% off. Full transcript HERE

Join Dr. Era Kryzhanovskaya and guests as they discuss mortality benefits for weekend warriors, fluid strategies for acute pancreatitis, colonoscopy screening impact on mortality, and the legacy of the SPRINT trial. Delve into intense blood pressure control, colon cancer risks, and patient population considerations in this engaging episode.

With Carolyn Chan MD and Shawn Cohen MD Conquer acute pain in the hospitalized patient with opioid use disorder! It’s challenging to treat opioid withdrawal and acute pain simultaneously. This episode features clinical pearls on prescribing methadone, buprenorphine, low-dose buprenorphine initiation, and how to incorporate opioids as part of multimodal pain treatment responsibly. We’re joined by The Curbsiders Addiction Medicine Podcast hosts, Drs. Carolyn Chan (@carolynachan) and Shawn Cohen (@shawncohen)! Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | askcurbsiders@gmail.com | Free CME! Show Segments Intro, disclaimer, guest bio Guest one-liner Acute pain in the patient on buprenorphine maintenance Acute pain in the patient on methadone maintenance Acute pain in the patient with opioid withdrawal Standard buprenorphine initiation Methadone initiation Low dose buprenorphine initiation Take-home points Outro Credits Writer and Producer: Matthew Watto MD, FACP Show Notes: Matthew Watto MD, FACP Cover Art and Infographic: Matthew Watto MD, FACP Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP   Reviewer: Fatima Syed MD Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Carolyn Chan MD and Shawn Cohen MD Sponsor: ExpressVPN Visit expressvpn.com/curb to get and extra three months free.  Sponsor: Southern California Permanente Medical Group  Learn more or apply at scpmgphysiciancareers.com or call (866) 449-1684.  Full transcript HERE

We’ve Come a Long Way From Ether Learn how an anesthesiologist approaches perioperative medicine from how to choose the right type of anesthesia (general anesthesia vs regional anesthesia vs MAC), to preoperative risk assessment, and how to avoid anesthesia related complications. Our guest, anesthesiologist, Dr. Angela Selzer (Denver, CO) helps us explore high yield pearls regarding the practice of anesthesiology to empower the internal medicine clinician to deliver team-based, perioperative care. Claim Free CE credit for this episode through VCU Health CE at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | thecurbsiders@gmail.com | Free CME! Show Segments Intro, disclaimer, guest bio Guest one-liner Introduction to anesthesiology  Introduction to regional anesthesiology   Walk through what an anesthesiologist does in the operating room Ambulatory surgery center exclusions  Approach to preop assessments “Will it change management?” applied to anesthesiologists ASA Classes  Anesthesia complications Take Home Points; Outro; Bonus clip Credits Written and Produced by: Edison Jyang; Avital O’Glasser MD, FACP, SFHM Cover Art: Sarah Phoebe Roberts, MPH Infographic:  Avital O’Glasser MD, FACP, SFHM; Edison Jyang Show Notes: Avital O’Glasser MD, FACP, SFHM Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Avital O’Glasser MD, FACP, SFHM Technical Production: Pod Paste  Reviewer: Sai S Achi, MD MBA Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Angela Selzer, MD Sponsor: Better Help Save 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/curb  Sponsor: Hello Fresh Go to HelloFresh.com/curb65 and use code curb65 for 65% off plus free shipping.  Sponsor: Indeed Visit Indeed.com/internalmedicine to start hiring now. Full transcript HERE

We ran the numbers, and it’s still important! Should patients be screened for syphilis? If so, which ones? Dr. Katrina Donahue (USPSTF) talks us through this re-affirmation of the USPSTF syphilis screening guideline, including who might be high risk and how to screen them. Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | thecurbsiders@gmail.com | Free CME! Credits Producers: Elena Gibson, MD and Paul Williams MD, FACP Writer: Elena Gibson, MD Show notes: Paul Williams MD, FACP Infographic and Cover Art: Elena Gibson, MD Hosts: Paul Williams MD, FACP and Elena Gibson MD  Production team: Podpaste Guest: Katrina Donahue MD Full Transcript HERE