It’s SGIM 2021, #SGIM21! LGBTQ health, updates in primary care for patients of all ages, caring for the Muslim patient, periop pearls, MRSA in your nose, and more! It’s the most wonderful time of the year for internists: SGIM and ACP, all in one month!  We’re here to help you make the most out of these action-packed virtual events, starting with our SGIM 2021 conference highlights. We hope you enjoy this grab-bag of clinical pearls, from LGBTQ healthcare to periop medicine to primary care, reproductive health, and beyond. Stay tuned for our upcoming ACP IMM2021 recaps for even more knowledge food! Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | thecurbsiders@gmail.com | Free CME! Credits Written, Produced, and Hosted by: Sarah Phoebe Roberts MPH; Becca Raymond-Kolker, Paul Williams MD, FACP; Chris Chiu MD, FACP, FAAP; Matthew Watto MD FACP  Show Notes by: Sarah Phoebe Roberts MPH Cover Art and Infographic: Sarah Phoebe Roberts MPH Editor: Matthew Watto MD (written materials); Clair Morgan of nodderly.com Sponsor: The American College of Physicians Join the American College of Physicians today! Post-training physicians can take advantage of a special limited-time $100 dues discount. Visit acponline.org/acp100 and use the code CURBSIDERS. Membership discount is available only until May 31, 2021.  Sponsor: HRSA National Health Service Corps NHSC.HRSA.gov Applications will be accepted through May 6. Visit NHSC.HRSA.gov to learn about eligibility and the application process. Sponsor: Audible Audible.com/curb New members can always try Audible Plus free for thirty days. Visit Audible.com/curb or text curb to 500-500. CME Partner: VCU Health CE The Curbsiders are partnering with VCU Health Continuing Education to offer FREE continuing education credits for physicians and other healthcare professionals. Visit curbsiders.vcuhealth.org. Show Segments Top Pearls on: LGBTQ health Gynecological health  Reproductive medicine  Primary Care  Hospital Medicine  Perioperative Medicine  Caring for the Muslim patient  Young adult medicine pearls (including COVID19; and Down Syndrome) Reflections on SGIM 2021 and Outro

Does obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) give you respiratory distress? Are you baffled by bilevel? The wait is over! Learn all the ins and outs about OHS from Dr. Aneesa Das, @AneesaDas,  a sleep specialist and pulmonologist at The Ohio State University! You’ll learn tips and tricks regarding the diagnosis and management of OHS, the important role PCPs can play, and why on earth we’re discussing the didgeridoo! Free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | thecurbsiders@gmail.com | Free CME! Credits Written and Produced by: Cyrus Askin, MD Infographic: Cyrus Askin, MD Cover Art: Kate Grant MBChb, MRCGP Hosts: Cyrus Askin, MD; Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP; Stuart Brigham MD Reviewer: Leah Witt, MD Editor: Matthew Watto, MD (written materials); Clair Morgan of nodderly.com Guest: Aneesa Das, MD Sponsor: The American College of Physicians Join the American College of Physicians today! Post-training physicians can take advantage of a special limited-time $100 dues discount. Visit acponline.org/acp100 and use the code CURBSIDERS. Membership discount is available only until May 31, 2021.  Sponsor: Birch by Helix birchliving.com/curb Birch is giving $200 dollars off ALL mattresses and 2 free eco-rest pillows at birchliving.com/curb   Sponsor: HRSA National Health Service Corps NHSC.HRSA.gov Applications will be accepted through May 6. Visit NHSC.HRSA.gov to learn about eligibility and the application process. CME Partner: VCU Health CE The Curbsiders are partnering with VCU Health Continuing Education to offer FREE continuing education credits for physicians and other healthcare professionals. Visit curbsiders.vcuhealth.org. Show Segments Intro, disclaimer, guest bio Guest one-liner Picks of the Week Case from Kashlak Basic risk factors for OHS and red flags That pathophysiologic trifecta Physical Exam & History - OHS Surveys and specific testing Labs and other tests (PFTs, Echo, and more) OSA, OHS, and Central Sleep Apnea Treating OSA: CPAP vs Bilevel The importance of weight loss Keys for inpatient management Perioperative considerations Take-home points Outro

Dust off your dementia playbook and re-evaluate your approach as Dr. Josh Uy walks us through this common (yet perplexing) condition. Dr. Uy (@joshuy) is the geriatric fellowship director at University of Pennsylvania in addition to a nursing home director and shares his skills in simplifying dementia screening, management, and treatment. Set your chairs up for the “triad visit” and prepare to ‘stew in the milieu’ of dementia! Free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Credits Producer, cover art, infographic: Emi Okamoto MD, FACP Hosts: Stuart Brigham MD; Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP  Editor: Leah Witt MD (written materials); Clair Morgan of nodderly.com Guest: Josh Uy MD Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | thecurbsiders@gmail.com | Free CME! Sponsor: The American College of Physicians Join the American College of Physicians today! Post-training physicians can take advantage of a special limited-time $100 dues discount. Visit acponline.org/acp100 and use the code CURBSIDERS. Membership discount is available only until May 31, 2021.  Sponsor: Green Chef GreenChef.com/90curb Go to GreenChef.com/90curb and use code 90curb to get $90 off including free shipping! CME Partner: VCU Health CE The Curbsiders are partnering with VCU Health Continuing Education to offer FREE continuing education credits for physicians and other healthcare professionals. Visit curbsiders.vcuhealth.org. Show Segments Intro, disclaimer, guest bio Guest one-liner and picks of the Week* Case from Kashlak Definitions of dementia and cognitive impairment Subtyping dementia Cases to refer and basic laboratory testing Potential imaging Management of dementia Take-home points, Outro

Flow with us through Diarrhea Disemboweled Part 2 as Dr. Xiao Jing (Iris) Wang @IrisWangMD  walks us through the differential diagnosis and initial evaluation of chronic diarrhea. Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | thecurbsiders@gmail.com | Free CME! Credits Producer: Elena Gibson MD Writer: Elena Gibson MD, Beth Garbitelli Cover Art: Kate Grant, MD  Hosts: Elena Gibson MD, Stuart Brigham MD; Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP   Editor: Matthew Watto MD (written); Clair Morgan of nodderly.com (audio) Guest: Xiao Jing (Iris) Wang MD Sponsor: Express VPN ExpressVPN.com/curb Protect your online activity TODAY with the VPN rated #1 by CNET and Wired. Visit our exclusive link ExpressVPN.com/curb and you can get an extra 3 months FREE on a one-year package! CME Partner: VCU Health CE The Curbsiders partner with VCU Health Continuing Education to offer FREE continuing education credits for physicians and other healthcare professionals. Visit curbsiders.vcuhealth.org and search for this episode to claim credit.  Show Segments Intro, disclaimer, guest bio  Case from Kashlak  Osmotic diarrhea & stool osmotic gap Causes of osmotic Diarrhea Algorithm for evaluating diarrhea workup Testing workup for chronic diarrhea Endoscopic evaluation indications Disorders of the Gut-Brain Axis

Flow with us through Diarrhea Disemboweled Part 1 as Dr. Xiao Jing (Iris) Wang @IrisWangMD  walks us through the evaluation and management of acute diarrhea.  NOTE: CME will not Go LIVE until Wed 4/7/21 for both #266 and #267. Then, claim 2 hours credit in one shot! Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | thecurbsiders@gmail.com | Free CME! Credits Producer: Elena Gibson MD Writer: Elena Gibson MD, Beth Garbitelli Cover Art: Kate Grant, MD  Hosts: Elena Gibson MD, Stuart Brigham MD; Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP   Editor: Matt Watto MD (written); Clair Morgan of nodderly.com (audio) Guest: Xiao Jing (Iris) Wang MD Sponsor: The American College of Physicians  Join the American College of Physicians today! Post-training physicians can take advantage of a special limited-time $100 dues discount. Visit acponline.org/acp100 and use the code CURBSIDERS. Membership discount is available only until May 31, 2021.  Sponsor: BetterHelp betterhelp.com/Curb This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Curbsiders’ listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/Curb.   CME Partner: VCU Health CE The Curbsiders are partnering with VCU Health Continuing Education to offer FREE continuing education credits for physicians and other healthcare professionals. Visit curbsiders.vcuhealth.org and search for this episode to claim credit.  Show Segments Intro, disclaimer, guest bio  Picks of the Week  Case from Kashlak  Definitions Small bowel vs. Large bowel pathology Red flags Microbiologic evaluation of acute diarrhea Non-Culture based testing panels Supportive Management Post infectious diarrhea Oral Rehydration Solution  Take-Home points and Outro

Recap our top pearls from recent shows on hypertension, sarcoidosis, and seizure. It’s Tales from the Curbside (TFTC)!, our monthly series providing a rapid review of recent Curbsiders episodes. Note: No CME for this mini-episode but visit curbsiders.vcuhealth.org to claim credit for #254, #256, and #257.  Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | thecurbsiders@gmail.com | Free CME! Credits Written, Produced and Hosted by: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP   Infographics by: Beth Garbitelli and Edison Jyang Cover Art: Edison Jyang Editor: Matthew Watto MD (written materials); Clair Morgan of nodderly.com Show Segments Intro, disclaimer Hypertension pearls Sarcoidosis pearls Seizures pearls Outro

Fresh hotcakes! Practice-changing articles that you need to know: semaglutide for weight loss; metronidazole plus a fluoroquinolone versus amoxicillin/clavulanic acid for uncomplicated diverticulitis; and the perioperative risks of COVID19. We’re joined by Dr. Adnan Khan (Chief resident, VCU Internal Medicine Residency) and our fearless leader of critical appraisal, internist/epidemiologist, Rahul Ganatra MD, MPH, @rbganatra (VA Boston).  Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | thecurbsiders@gmail.com | Free CME! Credits Written, Produced and hosted by: Rahul Ganatra MD, MPH; Adnan Khan MD; Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP    Cover Art: Matthew Watto MD, FACP Editor: Rahul Ganatra MD (written materials); Clair Morgan of nodderly.com Sponsor: Panacea Financial panaceafinancial.com This episode is supported by Panacea Financial, digital banking built for doctors, by doctors. At Panacea Financial you can have your own free personal banker and a support team that works around the clock- just like you do. Open your free checking account today at panaceafinancial.com. Panacea Financial, a Division of Sonabank, Member FDIC Sponsor: ACP’s MKSAP 19 MKSAP® is the most trusted resource for lifelong learning and Board prep for internal medicine physicians and residents. Learn more at acponline.org/mksap19 and use promo code CURB2021 at check out. CME Partner: VCU Health CE The Curbsiders are partnering with VCU Health Continuing Education to offer FREE continuing education credits for physicians and other healthcare professionals. Visit curbsiders.vcuhealth.org . Show Segments Intro, disclaimer Pick of the week: Dark (Netflix TV series) Preventive Medicine Updates Semaglutide for weight loss Amox-clav vs FQ-metronidazole for Diverticulitis Perioperative COVID19 infection and timing of surgery Rahul’s take-home points Outro

Dominant iron deficiency and anemia of CKD! We discuss how to interpret iron studies, when and how to start treatment with PO vs. IV iron, and ESAs vs. the new HIF-PHIs! Iron deficiency in chronic kidney disease is common but frequently overlooked in primary care.  This episode features Kashlak Memorial’s own Chief of Nephrology, Dr. Joel Topf (@kidney_boy), joined by NephMadness experts, Dr. Matthew Spark (@Nephro_Sparks), and Dr. Pascale Khairallah (@Khairallah_P)!  Our guests lay out an easy-to-follow framework for primary care and give us some inside information to #Nephmadness! Read the Anemia Region scouting report. Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | thecurbsiders@gmail.com | Free CME! Credits Writer, Producer:  Stuart Brigham, MD Cover Art:  Kate Grant MBChB, MRCGP Hosts: Stuart Brigham MD; Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP  Editor: Matthew Watto MD (written materials); Clair Morgan of nodderly.com Guest: Joel Topf MD, Matt Sparks MD, Pascale Khairallah MD Sponsor: Grammarly Grammarly.com/CURB Get 20% off Grammarly Premium by signing up at Grammarly.com/CURB Sponsor: Green Chef GreenChef.com/90curb Go to GreenChef.com/90curb and use code 90curb to get $90 off including free shipping! CME Partner: VCU Health CE The Curbsiders are partnering with VCU Health Continuing Education to offer FREE continuing education credits for physicians and other healthcare professionals. Visit curbsiders.vcuhealth.org and search for this episode to claim credit. See info sheet for further directions. Note: A free VCU Health CloudCME account is required in order to seek credit. Segments Intro, disclaimer, guest bio Case from Kashlak Approaching CKD in Primary Care Iron and anemia labs in CKD Ferritin Goals in CKD Oral Replacement of Iron in CKD IV Replacement of Iron in CKD Discussing treatment option for Anemia of CKD Basic information on HIF Stabilizers/ PHIs in CKD Take-home points and Outro

Learn how the abdominal exam affects imaging choices, when to call a surgeon, and which maneuvers may not be helpful. Discuss the challenges in diagnosing abdominal pain and liver disease, including conditions like cirrhosis and acute pancreatitis. Explore the use of scoring systems in diagnosing cirrhosis. Focus on decision-making and factors to consider in the physical exam for acute abdominal pain.

In this part 1 of 2, learn how the abdominal exam affects our imaging choices, when to call a surgeon, and which classical maneuvers may not be so helpful. You may find it gut-wrenching! In this evidence-based physical exam series, we discuss how to approach abdominal pain with Dr. Andrew Olson (Minnesota), the leader of DX: the Diagnostic Excellence Project. Stay tuned for part 2 with Dr. Olson on subacute and chronic abdominal pain later this week! Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | thecurbsiders@gmail.com | Free CME! Credits Producer: Justin Berk MD MPH MBA and Sam Masur MD Writer: Sam Masur MD Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP    Editor: Justin Berk MD MPH MBA (written materials); Clair Morgan of nodderly.com Guest: Andrew Olson MD Sponsor: Panacea Financial panaceafinancial.com This episode is supported by Panacea Financial, digital banking built for doctors, by doctors. At Panacea Financial you can have your own free personal banker and a support team that works around the clock- just like you do. Open your free checking account today at panaceafinancial.com Panacea Financial, a Division of Sonabank, Member FDIC Sponsor: BetterHelp betterhelp.com/Curb  This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and Curbsiders listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/Curb CME Partner: VCU Health CE The Curbsiders are partnering with VCU Health Continuing Education to offer FREE continuing education credits for physicians and other healthcare professionals. Visit curbsiders.vcuhealth.org.