Kashlak’s esteemed Chief of Nephrology, Dr Joel Topf @kidney_boy walks us through the evaluation and differentiation of nephrotic syndrome and glomerulonephritis. Embrace the kidney again as we sort the different diagnostics, managements, and prognosis for these two pathologies. Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | thecurbsiders@gmail.com | Free CME! Credits Producer, writer, infographic, cover art: Elena Gibson MD Hosts: Elena Gibson MD, Stuart Brigham MD; Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Editor: Emi Okamoto MD (written); Clair Morgan of nodderly.com (audio) Guest: Joel Topf MD Time Stamps* *Note: Time Stamps refer to ad free version Intro, disclaimer, guest bio – 00:00 Picks of the Week – 3:10 Case from Kashlak – 6:30 Nephrotic syndrome definition- 12:30 Proteinuria evaluation – 15:04 Additional lab testing – 27:08; 40:09 Types of Nephrotic syndrome – 30:15 Mechanism of nephrotic syndrome edema – 33:08 Management of nephrotic syndrome – 44:07 Second Kashlak Case- Glomerulonephritis – 55:05 Treatment of glomerulonephritis – 65:05 Outro and post-credits scene – 73:20 Sponsor: The American College of Physicians Join us for ACP Internal Medicine Meeting 2021: Virtual Experience for 3 days of interactive, livestreaming education and events April 29 through May 1—plus on-demand post-meeting access to CME credit for up to 3 years. “Early Bird” members get an additional $80 registration discount on top of their member discount. Visit annualmeeting.acponline.org and use the code IM21CURB. Register now—Early Bird savings end January 31st! Sponsor: 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.

Recap the top pearls from recent shows on vulvovaginitis, cellulitis and bites, MGUS and the SPEP. Tales from the Curbside (TFTC) is pilot project providing a rapid review of recent Curbsiders episodes. Note: There is no CME for this mini-episode but visit curbsiders.vcuhealth.org to claim credit for #244, #246 and #247. Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | thecurbsiders@gmail.com | Free CME! Credits Written, Produced and Hosted by: Stuart Brigham MD; Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Infographics by: Kate Grant MBChb, MRCGP, Beth Garbitelli and Nora Taranto MD Cover Art: Matthew Watto Editor: Matthew Watto MD (written materials); Clair Morgan of nodderly.com Sponsor: The American College of Physicians Join us for ACP Internal Medicine Meeting 2021: Virtual Experience for 3 days of interactive, livestreaming education and events April 29 through May 1—plus on-demand post-meeting access to CME credit for up to 3 years. “Early Bird” members get an additional $80 registration discount on top of their member discount. Visit annualmeeting.acponline.org and use the code IM21CURB. Register now—Early Bird savings end January 31st! Time Stamps* *Note: Time Stamps refer to ad free versions. 00:00 Intro, disclaimer, guest bio 02:35 Vulvovaginitis 05:35 Cellulitis and Bites 09:45 SPEP it Up 15:15 Outro

Our team shares the top pearls of 2020 in our annual recap extravaganza featuring guest host, Chris “The Chiu Man” Chiu @cjchiu. Check out the video version at YouTube. Topics: hypothyroidism, women in medicine, hypothermia, diuretics, heart failure, AKI, lipids, post-op fever, refugee health, SGLT2 inhibitors, euglycemic DKA, UTIs, bat bites, rabies, ILD, statins in NAFLD, framework for hair loss, and more! Plus: Our picks of the year and the Curbsiders gift guide! Note: This episode is not available for CME but #208 through #247 are available for CME/MOC at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org for free! Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | thecurbsiders@gmail.com | Free CME! Credits Producer: Chris Chiu MD, FACP, FAAP Written by: The Curbsiders Team Show Notes: Matthew Watto MD, FACP Cover Art: Chris Chiu MD, FACP, FAAP Hosts: Chris Chiu MD, FACP, FAAP, Stuart Brigham MD; Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Editor: Matthew Watto MD (written materials); Clair Morgan of nodderly.com Sponsor: Panacea Financial 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

Dr. Jorge Castillo from Harvard and Dana Farber joins the hosts to discuss topics such as immunology basics, limitations of the SPEP, when to suspect MGUS and myeloma, and how to talk to patients about these conditions. They also touch on Waldenstrom's and amyloidosis, providing valuable clinical insights and diagnostic frameworks. Tune in to learn more about these fascinating topics in internal medicine.

Master common skin and soft tissues infections: cellulitis, abscesses, human and animal bites with returning guest, infectious diseases expert, Dr Boghuma Titanji MD, PhD @boghuma (Emory; TED). Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | thecurbsiders@gmail.com | Free CME! Credits Written (including CME) and Produced by: Matthew Watto MD, FACP Cover Art and Infographic by: Beth Garbitelli Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Editor: Matthew Watto (written materials); Clair Morgan of nodderly.com Guest: Boghuma Titanji MD, M.Sc., DTM&H, PhD Sponsor: Provider Solutions and Development Provider Solutions & Development is a community of experts dedicated to offering guidance and career coaching to physicians and clinicians throughout their entire career journey. With exclusive access to hundreds of opportunities across the nation, reach out today to begin the search for your perfect practice: www.psdrecruit.org/curbsiders. Sponsor: 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. Time Stamps* *Note: Time Stamps refer to ad free version. 00:00 Intro, disclaimer, guest bio 02:00 Picks of the Week 06:00 Definitions, Initial Approach to cellulitis 10:35 Nonpurulent cellulitis; antibiotic choice
18:10 Fish handler’s disease 24:30 Recurrent cellulitis 31:30 Purulent cellulitis and MRSA; Antibiotic choice; Step down therapy 47:33 Abscesses; Adjuvant antibiotics; Packing Wounds 53:30 Decolonization for recurrent MRSA infections 56:30 Human Bites (clenched fist injury); Dog bites and Cat bites 67:10 Take home points and Outro

Diagnosis, Management, and Social Implications of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.  Ever gotten overwhelmed by all the categories of ADHD, or interpreting the scores on a Vanderbilt form? Join us with Dr. Sarah Vinson, a triple-boarded clinician in adult  psychiatry, child psychiatry, and pediatrics who helps us optimize a diagnosis and management process for ADHD. What other conditions can masquerade as ADHD? Which type of stimulant should you use? Listen to find out more! Show notes at: https://thecurbsiders.com/cribsiders/13 Subscribe at: Apple , Google, Spotify Credits Writer, Producer, Infographic: Angela Zhang Cover Art: Chris Chiu Hosts: Justin Berk, Chris Chiu Editor:Justin Berk; Clair Morgan of nodderly.com Guest(s): Dr. Sarah Y. Vinson Time Stamps 5:30 Diagnosis of ADHD 6:53 Considering a differential diagnosis of ADHD 8:43 Categories of ADHD 15:02 Ancillary Supports 18:27 Consequences of Misdiagnosis 19:53 Parent Counseling 22:08 Behavioral Interventions Treatment 25:56 Gender Differences in ADHD 28:00 Anaphylaxis Promo 28:39 Alternative Treatments 30:54 Pharmacotherapy for ADHD 37:29 Side Effects of Medical Treatments 44:33 Monitoring Progress 46:19 Treating concurrent mood disorders 49:21 ADHD in Young Adults 55:29 ADHD and Race 1:08:13 Future of ADHD

Learn about the latest in COVID-19: Do masks prevent infection?, SARS-CoV-2 home testing, vaccine advice, and how to prevent and treat VTE in COVID-19. Join us as our tzar-of-clinical-appraisal Curbsider/internist/epidemiologist Rahul Ganatra MD MPH (@rbganatra) talks us through the controversial DANMASK-19 trial, plus Watto reports back on his conversation with Dr Parth Rali @parthrali (Temple Lung Center) who helped write the CHEST anticoagulation guidelines for COVID-19. Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | thecurbsiders@gmail.com | Free CME! Credits Producer: Deb Gorth ScM Show Notes, Cover Art, and CME by: Deb Gorth ScM and Matthew Watto MD Written by: Matthew Watto MD, Paul Williams MD, and Rahul Ganatra MD MPH Hosts: Rahul Ganatra MD MPH, Stuart Brigham MD; Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Editor: Matthew Watto MD (written materials); Clair Morgan of nodderly.com Sponsor: ACP’s I Raise the Rates Join with other clinicians in working to raise influenza and other adult vaccination rates. Visit acponline.org/ai to access free tools and learn new strategies to support your efforts. Sponsor: 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. Time Stamps 00:00 Intro, disclaimer, Picks of the week* and Vaccines 08:00 DANMASK-19 25:00 Anticoagulation in COVID-19 35:06 COVID-19 home PCR testing Outro

Everything you need to know about vulvovaginitis: candidiasis, bacterial vaginosis, and Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause. Join us on the journey of a lifetime as we learn all about diagnosing, treating and managing vulvovaginal conditions in patients of all ages. Plus, a bit on how to recognize and treat lichen sclerosus. Our brilliant guest for this episode is Dr. Monica Christmas (@drmonicaxmas on Twitter), who is a self-described yoga enthusiast, avid reader, wannabe artist and gynecologist. Dr. Christmas is currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago in the section of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery where she is the director of the Menopause Program. Monica specializes in gynecologic surgery, abnormal uterine bleeding and menopause management with an interest in sexual dysfunction. Her focus is on helping women live healthy, vibrant, happy lives. Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | thecurbsiders@gmail.com | Free CME! Credits Produced by: Kate Grant MD; Sarah Phoebe Roberts MPH Written by: Kate Grant MD Show Notes by: Sarah Phoebe Roberts MPH, Kate Grant MD Cover Art and Infographic: Kate Grant MD Hosts: Kate Grant MD; Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Editor: Matthew Watto MD (written materials); Clair Morgan of nodderly.com Guest: Dr. Monica Christmas, MD Sponsor: ACP’s I Raise the Rates Join with other clinicians in working to raise influenza and other adult vaccination rates. Visit acponline.org/ai to access free tools and learn new strategies to support your efforts. Sponsor: 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.

Listen in as we recap four of our favorite diabetes episodes to bring you the pearls you need to stay up to date on type 2 diabetes management in the clinic.  We cover pitfalls of A1c testing, guidelines for A1C targets, when and how to use the newer medications SGLT-2 inhibitors and GLP-1 agonists.  We wrap up with a discussion of managing DM2 in patients with kidney disease and in which patients to consider de-intensifying treatment.  Feel confident managing diabetes with the latest data in 2020! Listeners can claim 4 HOURS of Free CE credit for this episode through VCU Health at http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org/ (CME goes live at 0900 ET on the episode’s release date). Show Notes | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | thecurbsiders@gmail.com | CME! Credits Written and Produced by: Molly Heublein, MD Infographic and Cover Art: Isabel Valdez, PA Show Notes: Isabel Valdez, PA; Molly Heublein, MD Hosts: Stuart Brigham MD; Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP, Molly Heublein, MD Editors: Emi Okamoto MD (written materials); Clair Morgan of nodderly.com Sponsors: ACP’s I Raise the Rates Join with other clinicians in working to raise influenza and other adult vaccination rates. Visit acponline.org/ai to access free tools and learn new strategies to support your efforts. 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. Time Stamps 0:00 Intro, 2:45 Pitfalls of A1c testing, 7:00 Diabetes goals/A1c guidelines; Macrovascular vs Microvascular benefits, 16:20 Choosing between SGLT2 inhibitors vs GLP1 agonists, 19:10 Stuart rants on insulin for symptomatic hyperglycemia, 22:32 Start your patient on an SGLT2i and counsel them about potential adverse events, 30:30 GLP-1 agonists, 36:50 Deintensification; Diabetes Treatment in CKD, Tags Diabetes, hypoglycemia, SGLT2 inhibitors, GLP-1 agonist, metformin, CKD, primary care, assistant, doctor, education, family, health, hospitalist, hospital, internal, internist, meded, medical, medicine, nurse, practitioner, professional, physician, resident, student

Explore the essentials of Wilderness Medicine and prepare yourself for austere environments as we discuss Altitude Sickness, Frostbite, Animal Bites, Thermoregulation, Wound Care and the proper way to apply a tourniquet.   Thinking about outdoor escapes and vacations now more than ever? Listen as our esteemed guest Dr. Thomas DeLoughery @Bloodman (Oregon Health & Science University) takes us through the fascinating, and at times chilling, world of Wilderness Medicine. This episode will empower you to explore the great outdoors as safely as possible.  We discuss the breadth of wilderness medicine, multiple unique clinical entities encountered in austere environments, and practical ways to protect yourself and others on your adventures.  This episode is truly wild!   Listeners can claim Free CE credit through VCU Health at http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org/ (CME goes live at 0900 ET on the episode’s release date).    Show Notes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | thecurbsiders@gmail.com | Free CME!   Credits Written, Produced, and Infographic by: Avital O’Glasser MD, FACP, FHM Show Notes: Deborah Gorth ScM and Avital O’Glasser MD, FACP, FHM Cover Art: Kate Grant, MD Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP; Avital O’Glasser MD, FACP, FHM Editor: Matthew Watto MD, FACP (written materials); Clair Morgan of nodderly.com Guest: Thomas DeLoughery MD, MACP, FAWM   Sponsors:   Provider Solutions and Development Provider Solutions & Development is a community of experts dedicated to offering guidance and career coaching to physicians and clinicians throughout their entire career journey. With exclusive access to hundreds of opportunities across the nation, reach out today to begin the search for your perfect practice: www.psdrecruit.org/curbsiders.   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.   Time Stamps Sponsor - Provider Solutions and Development https://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org/ Sponsor - VCU Health CE curbsiders.vcuhealth.org    00:00 Intro, disclaimer, guest bio 03:45 Guest one-liner, advice and Picks of the Week* 08:10 Sponsor - Provider Solutions and Development https://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org/ 09:00 Case of mountaineering; What is Wilderness Medicine?
 12:05 What’s in your first aid kit?
 21:36 Altitude sickness: acute mountain sickness, high altitude cerebral edema and High altitude pulmonary edema
 31:25 Hypothermia   39:36 Frostbite 
 47:25 Hyperthermia: Heat exhaustion and Heat stroke; How much water should you drink?
 51:55 Bat bites and rabies
 58:20 Snake bites
 66:03 Wound care and tourniquets
 75:40 Take Home Points; Outro; Bonus clip Sponsor - VCU Health CE curbsiders.vcuhealth.org      Links* De Gaulle by Julian Jackson  Command and Control by Eric Schlosser Auerbach's Wilderness Medicine, 2-Volume Set  Whatever book Paul said he was reading, sounds nerdy (The First Law Trilogy)  Wilderness Medicine Society Stop The Bleed: Home  Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster by Jon Krakauer National Outdoor Leadership School Advanced Wilderness Life Support  Inside the ER at Mt. Everest  Annapurna by Maurice Herzog  K2, The Savage Mountain: The Classic True Story Of Disaster And Survival On The World's Second-Highest Mountain– by Charles Houston and Robert Bates    *The Curbsiders participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising commissions by linking to Amazon. Simply put, if you click on our Amazon.com links and buy something we earn a (very) small commission, yet you don’t pay any extra.   Goal Listeners will learn the basics of wilderness medicine and how to approach a few common conditions.    Learning objectives After listening to this episode listeners will…   Appreciate Wilderness Medicine as a medicine subspeciality and understand why or how someone might pursue this clinical focus area Recognize signs and symptoms of high altitude sickness Develop an approach to treating animal bites and injuries Learn high yield tips for administering first aid in the wilderness including field hemostasis   Disclosures Dr DeLoughery reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures.    Citation O’Glasser AY, Gorth D, Deloughery T, Williams PN, Watto MF. “#242 Wilderness Medicine: Prfor Disaster”. The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast. https://thecurbsiders.com/episode-list Original air date November 16, 2020.   Tags Wilderness Medicine, Travel medicine, first aid, first aid kit, altitude sickness, acute mountain sickness, high altitude cerebral edema, high altitude pulmonary edema, acetazolamide, dexamethasone, hypothermia, frostbite, frostnip, heat exposure, heat exhaustion, heat syncope, hyperthermia, hyponatremia, animal bites, bats, rabies, snakes, antivenom, wound care, tourniquet, FOAM, FOAMim, FOAMed, health, hospitalist, hospital, internal, internist, meded, medical, medicine, nurse, practitioner, professional, primary, physician, resident, student