

The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast
The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast
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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Feb 6, 2023 • 59min
#380 Hemochromatosis with Elliot Tapper
Recognize when to consider the diagnosis of hemochromatosis and how to recognize common mimics of an elevated ferritin level. We’re joined by Dr. Elliot Tapper,@ebtapper on twitter (University of Michigan)
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Show Segments
Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Guest one-liner
Case from Kashlak; Definitions
Initial evaluation of Hemochromatosis
Etiology of elevated ferritin in liver disease
Potential mimics of hemochromatosis
Diagnosis of hemochromatosis
Evaluation of hepatic fibrosis in hemochromatosis
Manifestations & complications of hemochromatosis
Outro
Credits
Producer & Writer:: Elena Gibson MD
Infographic & Cover Art:Edison Jyang
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Reviewer:
Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Technical Production: PodPaste
Guest: Elliot Tapper
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Jan 30, 2023 • 1h 27min
#379 Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, and Meniere's Disease
With Dr Steven Rauch
Demystify hearing loss, identify who will benefit from hearing aids and learn to evaluate hearing complaints in primary care including an overview of tinnitus and how to recognize and treat Meniere’s disease with guest expert, Dr. Steven Rauch (Harvard University).
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Show Segments
Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Case from Kashlak;
Definitions, etiology and risk factors for hearing loss
Initial workup for hearing loss
What is an audiogram and what does it show
Hearing loss red flags
How to manage hearing loss
Tinnitus: what can help patients
Diagnose, distinguish and treat Meniere’s disease
Outro
Credits
Script and Show Notes written by, Produced by: Kate Grant MBChB, MRCGP and Andréa Perdigão
Infographic and Cover Art: Kate Grant MBChB, MRCGP
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Reviewer: Molly Heublein MD
Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Technical Production: PodPaste
Guest: Steve Rauch MD
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Jan 23, 2023 • 1h 16min
#378 Acute Exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD)
Pro Tips & Practical Insights from Dr. Jim O’Brien
Are acute COPD exacerbations taking the wind out of YOUR sails? Join us as we navigate the stormy waters that can be AECOPD with our guest expert, Dr. Jim O’Brien from National Jewish Health Center.
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Show Segments
Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
What is a COPD
Case from Kashlak - Natalie Harrison
Knee jerk reaction: Determining level of illness & disposition
Initial work-up considerations
What’s in your differential?
The second-order assessment - shuffling the differential, honing in on the patient
AECOPD: Triggers & Pathophysiology
Treatment Pearls I: Steroids
Treatment Pearls II: Antibiotics
Treatment Pearls III: Bronchodilators
Treatment Pearls IV: Oxygen Therapy
Preparing for discharge
Take home points
Lightning Round! Getting to know Dr. O’Brien & Picks of the Week*
Outro
Credits
Writer & Producer: Cyrus Askin MD
Show Notes, Infographic & Cover Art: Cyrus Askin MD
Hosts: Meredith Trubitt MD, Monee Amin MD & Cyrus Askin MD
Reviewer: Sai Achi, MD MBA
Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Technical Production: PodPaste
Guest: Jim O’Brien MD
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Jan 16, 2023 • 1h 1min
#377 Adrenal Incidentalomas, Primary Aldosteronism with Dr. William Young
Conquer your fear of adrenal incidentalomas! We’re joined by Dr. William Young, who teaches us pearls for evaluating imaging characteristics of adrenal incidentalomas, tips for assessing and managing functioning adenomas, approaches to follow-up and surgical considerations, and more.
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Show Segments
Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Case #1 from Kashlak; Definitions
Discussing adrenal incidentalomas with patients
Imaging characteristics of adrenal incidentalomas
Evaluation of hormonal hypersecretion - overview
Subclinical Cushing’s syndrome
Pheochromocytoma
Surgical considerations based on nodule size and imaging phenotype
Follow-up imaging
Case#2 from Kashlak
Primary hyperaldosteronism - work-up and management
Bilateral adrenal nodules
Guest Picks of the Week
Outro
Credits
Producer, Writer, Show Notes, Infographic, and Cover Art: Malini Gandhi
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Reviewer: Leah Witt MD
Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Technical Production: PodPaste
Guest: William Young MD
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Jan 11, 2023 • 27min
#376 Hormone Therapy for Primary Prevention of Chronic Conditions in Postmenopausal Persons - a USPSTF update with Dr. Carol Mangione
We have better tools for prevention, but let’s talk!
Should we be offering hormone therapy for primary prevention in postmenopausal patients? Dr. Carol Mangione (UCLA) talks us through the potential benefits and harms, and explains how this can be a jumping off point for important conversations about preventive care.
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Credits
Producers, Hosts: Elena Gibson MD and Paul Williams MD, FACP
Writer, Infographic, and Cover Art: Elena Gibson MD
Show notes: Paul Williams MD, FACP
Reviewer: Molly Heublein MD
Production team: Podpaste
Guest: Carol Mangione MD
Full transcript available HERE

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Jan 9, 2023 • 1h 15min
#375 Delirium in the Hospital featuring Dr. Esther Oh
In this episode you will learn to master delirium in the hospital! We discuss preventing, recognizing, and managing this common and dangerous condition. We are joined by delirium expert and President of the American Delirium Society, Dr. Esther Oh @EstherOh_MDPhD (Johns Hopkins University)
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Show Segments
Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Guest one-liner, Picks of the Week*
Case 1 from Kashlak: hypoactive delirium
Definition of delirium
Delirium vs. encephalopathy vs. dementia
Delirium assessment tools
Prevention of delirium
Discharging patients with delirium
Case 2 from Kashlak: hyperactive delirium
Antipsychotics
Working up etiologies of delirium
Treatment/management pitfalls
Outro
Credits
Produced, Script, Show Notes: Adam Barelski MD
Infographic & Cover Art: Edison Jyang; Sarah Phoebe Roberts
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP; Adam Barelski MD
Reviewer: Molly Heublein MD
Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Technical Production: PodPaste
Guest: Esther Oh MD, PhD
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Jan 2, 2023 • 1h 3min
#374 ADHD with Dr. Kevin Simon
Don’t get distracted, pay attention to the details, and manage ADHD in your patients!
Dr. Kevin Simon, @DrKMSimon (Boston Children’s Hospital) shows us how to stay focused and diagnose and manage attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in your patients. Learn how to make the right diagnosis, choose an appropriate medication, and modify therapy.
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Show Segments
Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Case from Kashlak; Definitions and diagnosis of ADHD
Stimulant medications for ADHD
Non-stimulant medications for ADHD
Mitigating diversion of medications for ADHD
Managing ADHD in patients with substance use disorder
Lightning round and picks of the week
Outro
Credits
Written and Produced by: Paul Williams, MD, FACP
Show Notes: Paul Williams, MD, FACP
Infographic and Cover Art: Paul Williams, MD, FACP
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Reviewer: Fatima Syed, MD
Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Technical Production: PodPaste
Guest: Kevin Simon, MD
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Dec 26, 2022 • 1h 4min
#373 Recap Extravaganza 2022
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!
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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

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Dec 19, 2022 • 1h 21min
#372 Endocrine Emergencies featuring Dr. Sara Markley Webster
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.
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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
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Dec 12, 2022 • 1h 3min
#371 Prostate Cancer: Screening, Advanced Testing, and Survivorship
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!
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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
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