
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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Sep 19, 2022 • 1h 8min
#355 GI Bleed with Dr. Tanvi Dhere
Upper and Lower GI Bleed Diagnosis and Management
Handle the gush of upper and lower GI bleeds with ease thanks to Dr. Tanvi Dhere (@DhereMdEmory)! Learn diagnosis, initial management as well as post-procedure management including when to resume anticoagulation and antithrombotic therapy.
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Show Segments
Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Guest one-liner, Picks of the Week*
Case from Kashlak;
Upper GI bleed
Labs, Stool Studies
Initial Management of GI bleed
Endoscopy
Post-procedure management
Lower GI bleed
Colonoscopy
Imaging/Interventional Radiology
Outro
Credits
Producers and Writers: Meredith Trubitt MD, MPH; Monee Amin MD
Show Notes: Monee Amin, MD
Infographics and Cover Art: Caroline Coleman, MD
Hosts: Meredith Trubitt MD, MPH; Monee Amin MD
Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MD
Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Technical Production: PodPaste
Guest: Tanvi Dhere, MD
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Sep 14, 2022 • 1h 12min
#354 Curbsiders Women in Medicine: Top 5 Challenges Faced by Women of Color in Academic Medicine
We’re back with another women in medicine episode– this time Shreya and Leah interview their she-ro Dr. Kemi Doll, career coach extraordinaire to women of color in academic medicine. She is breaking down the biggest challenges she’s seen her clients face and how to tackle them!
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Show Segments
Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Guest one-liner, Picks of the Week
Dr. Doll’s journey into coaching women of color in academic medicine
Top 5 challenges faced by women of color in academic medicine
Solutions to the challenges
Outro
Credits
Written and Produced by: Leah Witt, MD and Shreya Trivedi, MD
Infographic and Cover Art: Shreya Trivedi, MD
Show Notes: Leah Witt, MD
Hosts: Leah Witt, MD, Shreya Trivedi, MD and Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Associate Editor: Emi Okamoto, MD
Showrunners: Leah Witt, MD and Shreya Trivedi, MD
Technical Production: PodPaste
Guest: Kemi Doll, MD
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Sep 12, 2022 • 56min
#353 Colon Polyps
Polyps, polypectomy & surveillance with Dr. Jennifer Maranki
Learn how to recommend a good bowel prep, read colonoscopy reports, and review recommended polyp surveillance with Dr. Jennifer Maranki, @jenmarankimd (Penn State Health)
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Show Segments
Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Guest one-liner, Picks of the Week
Case from Kashlak; definitions
Polyp definitions and categories
Bowel prep & colonoscopy quality
Colorectal polyp surveillance
Potential complications
When to consider polyposis syndromes
Outro
Credits
Producer & Writer: Elena Gibson MD
Show Notes: Elena Gibson MD
Infographic & Cover Art: Kate Grant MBChB DipGUMed
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MD
Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Technical Production: PodPaste
Guest: Jennifer Maranki MD
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Sep 5, 2022 • 1h 16min
REBOOT #49 Vertigo and Dizziness: How to Treat, Who to Send Home, and Who Might Have a Stroke
A simplified approach to dizziness/vertigo with tips from international expert, Dr. David Newman-Toker, Professor of Neurology, Ophthalmology, and Otolaryngology at Johns Hopkins University. We learn how to differentiate stroke from other causes of dizziness/vertigo; how to approach the differential diagnosis in dizziness/vertigo; how to perform the Dix-Hallpike test, Epley maneuver, and HINTS exam; plus, who benefits from medical therapy and vestibular rehab. Original show notes here.
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Show Segments
Intro, Getting to know our guest
Clinical Case
Why can’t patients describe their dizziness?
Classifying dizziness
The 3 vestibular syndrome buckets defined
Episodic vestibular syndrome differential diagnosis
Acute vestibular syndrome differential diagnosis
Chronic vestibular syndrome differential diagnosis
Challenges of medical history taking
Approach to the acute vestibular syndrome/HINTS
How to evaluate nystagmus
How to perform the head impulse test (aka head thrust)
How to perform “test of skew” (alternate cover testing)
Recap of HINTS exam and discussion of MRI
Signs and symptoms of cerebellar stroke
Use of Dix-Hallpike for episodic vertigo
What happens when you choose the wrong test
Continuous versus triggered dizziness, or vertigo
Meclizine use in BPPV
How to cure horizontal canal BPPV
Treatment for vestibular neuritis
Treatment for Meniere’s disease
Who benefits from vestibular rehab/exercises
Dizziness and giddiness
Take home points
Outro
Credits
Produced and Written by: Cyrus Askin MD
Show Notes: Matthew Watto MD
Hosts: Cyrus Askin MD, Stuart Brigham MD, Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Editor: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Guest: David Newman-Toker MD, PhD
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Aug 31, 2022 • 35min
#352 H. pylori and Obesity Medicine FAQ: A rapid review (TFTC)
Recap and review the top pearls from recent episodes #322 H. Pylori and #324 Obesity Medicine FAQ 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.
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Show Segments
Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
H. pylori
Obesity Medicine FAQ
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

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Aug 28, 2022 • 58min
REBOOT #284 An Antibiotics Primer, with @IDdocAdi
On this Curbsiders classic, we discuss antibiotic classes, common uses, the pathophysiology behind antibiotic mechanisms, and much more with infectious disease expert, Dr. Adi Shah MBBS (@IDdocAdi)! This antibiotics primer will break down the (cell) walls of antibiotic knowledge. Stop feeling silly when you deal with penicillins! Original show notes here.
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Show Segments
Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Guest one-liner
Picks of the Week*
How to approach antibiotics
Choosing antibiotics / Framework
Dr. Shah’s favorite antibiotics
Pneumonia
Diabetic Foot Infections
Take-home points
Outro
Credits
Produced and Written by: Nora Taranto MD
Infographic, Cover Art, Show Notes: Beth Garbitelli
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Editor: Matthew Watto (written materials): Clair Morgan of nodderly.com
Reviewer: Victor Kovac MD
Guest: Adi Shah MBBS
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Aug 22, 2022 • 1h 7min
#351 Live! Foot and Ankle Pain with Dr. Joan Ritter
The Thrill of Victory and the Agony of the Feet
Don’t fear foot pain! Learn how to evaluate the painful foot and ankle, what needs imaging, and who needs rehab. We are joined by Dr. Joan Ritter (Walter Reed National Military Medical Center) for a special live Curbsiders episode!
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Show Segments
Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Guest one-liner, Picks of the Week*
Case from Kashlak
Relevant anatomy
Ankle sprains
Achilles tendon rupture and tendonitis
Plantar fasciitis
Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction
Midfoot pain
Morton’s neuroma
Audience questions
Outro
Credits
Writer and Producer: Paul Williams MD, FACP
Show Notes and Infographic: Paul WIlliamsMD, FACP
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Associate Editor: Leah Witt MD
Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Technical Production: PodPaste
Guest: Joan Ritter MD
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Aug 15, 2022 • 1h 14min
#350 Rapid Response Series: Acute Hypoxemia
Diagnosing & Managing Acute Hypoxemia with Nick Mark MD
Quick! Your patient is desaturating! Have no fear, for in this installment of our Rapid Response series we have recruited pulmonologist/intensivist extraordinaire, the great Dr. Nick Mark of ICU One Pager, to share with us all the pitfalls and pearls we need to have under our collective belt when it comes to understanding, managing, and considering the etiologies of acute hypoxemia!
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Show Segments
Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Guest one-liner, Picks of the Week
Case from Kashlak; Definitions
How does a pulse oximeter work?
Clinical approach to hypoxemia
The SIX causes of hypoxemia
Delivering supplemental oxygen
Credits
Written and Produced by: Cyrus Askin MD & Edison Jyang MS4
Infographic and Cover Art: Edison Jyang MS4
Show Notes: Cyrus Askin, MD
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP; Cyrus Askin MD
Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MD
Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Technical Production: PodPaste
Guest: Nick Mark MD
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Aug 8, 2022 • 50min
#349 Hotcakes: Tirzepatide for weight loss, Personalized Antidepressants, Seasonal Edema, Nirmatrelvir for low-risk COVID-19
Find out how tirzepatide might revolutionize weight loss, pharmacogenomics might improve antidepressant prescribing, seasonal edema affects Google searches, and whether nirmatrelvir/ritonavir helps standard-risk patients with COVID-19, and patient-centered recommendations for inpatient care from SHM/Choosing Wisely! Time to fill your plate with a fresh stack of hotcakes! Drs. Paul Williams (@PaulNWilliamz), Rahul Ganatra (@rbganatra), Nora Taranto (@NoraTaranto), and Matt Watto (@doctorwatto) catch us up on recent practice-changing articles and guidelines!
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Show Segments
Intro, disclaimer, Picks of the Week
Case from Kashlak; Definitions
Tirzepatide for weight loss
Pharmacogenomics for personalized antidepressants
Seasonal Edema
Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir for standard-risk COVID-19
Hospital Medicine Choosing Wisely recommendations
Outro
Credits
Hosted and Written by: Nora Taranto MD; Rahul Ganatra MD, MPH; Paul Williams, MD, FACP, Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Cover Art: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Reviewer: Rahul Ganatral MD, MPH
Technical Production: Pod Paste
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Aug 1, 2022 • 1h 2min
#348 Myositis and Myopathy, LIVE!
Learn to recognize myositis and myopathy (aka the idiopathic inflammatory myopathies), perform the appropriate initial testing, whether or not statins and exercise are safe to continue, and how to partner with our subspecialist colleagues to treat these patients in primary care. Recorded LIVE at Johns Hopkins, we’re joined by Dr. Lisa Christopher-Stine, @DrLisaCS of @HopkinsMedicine, a rheumatologist and leading expert on myositis and myopathy!
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Show Segments
Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Guest one-liner, Picks of the Week*
Case from Kashlak
History and Exam
Workup for suspected myositis
Cancer screening
Safety of statin use and exercise
Our role in primary care
Audience Questions
Outro
Credits
Written and Produced by: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Show Notes: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Cover Art and Infographic: Andréa Perdigão
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Reviewer: Molly Heublein MD
Technical Production: Pod Paste
Guest: Lisa Christopher-Stine MD, MPH
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