

The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast
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.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Dec 9, 2020 • 47min
ADHD: All that Fidgets is Not... (Cribsiders #13)
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

Dec 7, 2020 • 43min
#245 COVID Cakes: Masks, Home Testing, Anticoagulation, Vaccines
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.
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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

Nov 30, 2020 • 57min
#244 Vulvovaginitis for All Ages with Dr. Monica Christmas
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.
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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.

Nov 23, 2020 • 47min
#243 Diabetes Triple Distilled
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).
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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

Nov 16, 2020 • 1h 20min
#242 Wilderness Medicine: Prepare for Disaster
Join Dr. Thomas DeLoughery, a Professor at Oregon Health & Science University and wilderness medicine expert, as he shares essential survival skills for outdoor adventures. Discover how to manage altitude sickness, frostbite, and animal bites with practical tips. Learn about creating a personalized emergency kit and the importance of thermoregulation. Dr. DeLoughery also discusses the nuances of snake bites, offering crucial first aid techniques, including the effective use of tourniquets. Prepare to explore the great outdoors safely!

Nov 9, 2020 • 58min
#241 Chronic Cough
Rejoice! as our phenomenal guest Dr. Brad Hayward @bradleyjhayward (Weill Cornell Medicine) demystifies chronic cough for the primary care provider. Dr. Hayward, an internist, pulmonologist, intensivist AND palliative care physician sits down with us to discuss common causes for chronic cough, work up pearls and options for treatment. Follow him on Twitter, @BradleyJHayward. 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). We hope you enjoy learning from this episode as much as we enjoyed producing it!
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Credits Written (including CME questions) and Produced by: Cyrus Askin MD Infographic by: Cyrus Askin MD Cover Art: Kate Grant MBChb, MRCGP Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Stuart Brigham MD; Paul Williams MD, FACP Editor: Emi Okamoto MD (written materials); Clair Morgan of nodderly.com
Guest: Brad Hayward MD
Sponsors:
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
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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 - Panacea Financial panaceafinancial.comSponsor - VCU Health CE curbsiders.vcuhealth.org
00:00 Intro, disclaimer, guest bio; Guest one-liner and Pick of the Week* 06:23 Sponsor - Panacea Financial panaceafinancial.com
07:30 Case of Post Infectious Cough; Basic definitions for cough Important aspects of the history Empiric therapies for post-viral cough 22:50 Case of idiopathic chronic cough; Physical exam 29:20 Basic testing and empiric therapy for the common causes of chronic cough 41:51 When to refer to pulmonology; Therapy for idiopathic chronic cough; OTC cough meds 54:28 Take home message; Outro Sponsor - VCU Health CE curbsiders.vcuhealth.org
Links*
90 Day Fiancé (show)
Below Deck Mediterranean (show)
Mastering Communication with Seriously Ill Patients by Anthony Back, Robert Arnold & James Tulsky (book)
*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 develop a pragmatic approach to evaluating subacute and chronic cough in adult patients.
Learning objectives After listening to this episode listeners will be able to…
... define sub-acute vs chronic cough ... build a repertoire of history questions geared towards identifying the etiology of cough in a patient ... build a toolbox of diagnostic studies / tests that can be used in the evaluation of cough ... marry history, physical and diagnostic studies into a coherent approach to diagnosing subacute and chronic cough through a tiered/logical approach ... understand empiric therapies for cough that may have an advantageous risk-reward profile, even in the absence of diagnosis ... educate patients on common causes for subacute cough and chronic cough, as well as how to appropriately set expectations regarding symptoms severity and duration
Disclosures Dr. Hayward reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures.
Citation Askin CA, Hayward B, Williams PN, Brigham SK, Okamoto E, Watto MF. “241: Chronic Cough”. The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast. https://thecurbsiders.com/episode-list Original Air Date: November 9, 2020.
Tags Cough, dyspnea, asthma, COPD, eosinophil, IL-5, allergy, ENT, allergist, pulmonary, pulmonologist, PFT, spirometry, post-nasal drip, GERD, reflux, eczema, rash, atopy, mucus, bronchiectasis, lung, antihistamine, CT, X-Ray, smoking, vaping, birds, dust, cockroaches, steroids, ICS, inhaled, gabapentin, primary care, assistant, care, doctor, education, family, FOAM, FOAMim, FOAMed, health, hospitalist, hospital, internal, internist, meded, medical, medicine, nurse, practitioner, professional, primary, physician, resident, student

Nov 2, 2020 • 1h 6min
#240 Elbow Pain: Straighten it out
Returning guest expert Dr Ted Parks helps us get the elbow straight with a simple approach to common causes of elbow pain for primary care. Listen as he guides Stuart through physical exam techniques (or watch them on YouTube) for epicondylitis and learn what the bursa is there for anyways. Find out what fracture you can treat in your office, why you shouldn’t stab straight into the olecranon bursa and when elbow pain should be referred. Feel confident when your patient comes in with elbow pain!
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
Credits Written and Produced by: Molly Heublein, MD Cover Art and Infographic: Edison Jyang Hosts: Stuart Brigham MD, Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Molly Heublein, MD Editor: Emi Okamoto, MD (written materials); Clair Morgan of Nodderly.com (audio/video) Guest: Ted Parks, MD
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 04:00 Picks of the Week* Sponsor - Provider Solutions and Development https://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org/
09:50 Medial and lateral epicondylitis case, Elbow anatomy 13:00 Pathophysiology of epicondylitis, Epicondylitis exam, Epicondylitis treatment 34:11 Olecranon bursitis, Bursitis diagnosis and aspiration 46:12 Radial head fracture diagnosis, Radial head fracture treatment 55:30 Cubital tunnel nerve entrapment 57:45 Platelet rich plasma 60:39 Take home points, Plug and Outro 64:00 Bonus Pick of the Week Sponsor - VCU Health CE curbsiders.vcuhealth.org
Goals Listeners will have a working differential of elbow complaints that commonly present in primary care, and understand how to diagnose these and initiate treatment.
Learning objectives After listening to this episode listeners will...
Perform an exam for medial and lateral epicondylitis. Describe treatment options for medial and lateral epicondylitis Identify when further evaluation for clinical olecranon bursitis beyond clinical exam is needed Explain how radial head fractures differ from most other fractures, and why casting or surgery is generally not needed.
Links* Molly’s Pick: The Warmth of Other Suns (book) by Isabel Wilkerson Stuart’s Pick: The Fringe (TV show), JJ Abrams Practical Office Orthopedics (textbook) by Ted Parks, MD
*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.
References Johnson GW, Cadwallader K, Scheffel SB, Epperly TD. Treatment of lateral epicondylitis. Am Fam Physician. 2007 Sep 15;76(6):843-8. PMID: 17910298. Simental-Mendía M, et al. Clinical efficacy of platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized placebo-controlled clinical trials. Clin Rheumatol. 2020 Aug;39(8):2255-2265. doi: 10.1007/s10067-020-05000-y. Epub 2020 Feb 26. PMID: 32103373. Parks, Ted. Practical Office Orthopedics. McGraw-Hill Education / Medical; 1st Edition (December 29, 2017). Khodaee M. Common Superficial Bursitis. Am Fam Physician. 2017 Feb 15;95(4):224-231. PMID: 28290630. Liow RY, Cregan A, Nanda R, Montgomery RJ. Early mobilisation for minimally displaced radial head fractures is desirable. A prospective randomised study of two protocols. Injury. 2002 Nov;33(9):801-6. doi: 10.1016/s0020-1383(02)00164-x. PMID: 12379391. Boone S, Gelberman RH, Calfee RP. The Management of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome. J Hand Surg Am. 2015 Sep;40(9):1897-904; quiz 1904. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2015.03.011. Epub 2015 Aug 1. PMID: 26243318.
Tags Elbow, orthopedics, olecranon bursitis, bursa, aspiration, septic joint, medial epicondylitis, lateral epicondylitis, radial head fracture, PRP, platelet rich plasma, humerus, olecranon, radius, tendonitis, primary care, assistant, care, doctor, education, family, FOAM, FOAMim, FOAMed, health, hospitalist, hospital, internal, internist, meded, medical, medicine, nurse, practitioner, professional, primary, physician, resident, student
Disclosures Dr Parks reports is the author of Practical Office Orthopedics (McGraw-Hill 2017) . The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures.
Citation Heublein M, Parks T, Jyang E, Brigham SK, Okamoto E, Watto MF. “#240 Elbow Pain: Straighten it out. A dabble into elbow care with Dr Ted Parks”. The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast. https://thecurbsiders.com/episode-list November 02, 2020.

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Oct 23, 2020 • 1h 15min
#239 Sinusitis: It’s Not That Tricky
Joining the discussion is Dr. Dink Jardine, a general otolaryngologist and Navy Commander, passionate about medical education. He shares insights on diagnosing and managing rhinosinusitis, emphasizing the distinction between viral and bacterial infections. Practical tips on nasal irrigation and effective communication with patients are explored. The conversation also touches on chronic rhinosinusitis through a detailed case study, highlighting the importance of tailored treatment plans and proper follow-up care for improved patient outcomes.

Oct 22, 2020 • 30min
#238 DVT / PE Triple Distilled
Dr Oren Friedman and Dr Michael Streiff discuss VTE diagnosis, risk stratification, anticoagulation choice, treatment duration, workup for unprovoked BTE, anticoagulation in special populations, and the indications for using IVC filters.

Oct 19, 2020 • 1h 2min
#237 Ophthalmology for Primary Care
Fun, fluorescein, and fundoscopy unite as our esteemed guest, Dr. Nisha Chadha @iEducatorMD (Mount Sinai School of Medicine) brings us ophthalmology for primary care! Dr. Chadha is a medical educator and the content creator of the med-ed simulation website 20/20 Sim. She teaches us the 3-vital signs of ophthalmology, how to recognize common diabetic eye diseases, how to explain diabetic retinopathy to our patients, how to optimize a patient for cataract surgery and so much more. This episode is truly vision-ary!
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: Carolyn Chan, MD Cover Art: Kate Grant Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Carolyn Chan, MD Editor: Emi Okamoto MD (written materials); Clair Morgan of nodderly.com
Guest: Dr. Nisha Chadha
Sponsors:
National Internal Medicine Day Help ACP celebrate National Internal Medicine Day on October 28th. Visit https://www.acponline.org/NIMD20 to learn how you can show your internal medicine pride. Be sure to tag @ACPInternists and use the hashtags #NationalInternalMedicineDay, #IMProud, and #IMEssential.
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. Note: A free VCU Health CloudCME account is required in order to seek credit.
Time Stamps Sponsor – National Internal Medicine Day, The American College of Physicians Sponsor – VCU Health Continuing Education
00:30 Intro, disclaimer, guest bio 03:21 Guest one-liner, Carolyn’s Pick of the Week 09:05 Picks of the Week* 10:13 Case from Kashlak, 3 - Vital Signs of Ophthalmology 17:09 Ocular complications of diabetes 20:22 Screening for diabetic retinopathy; Reports and Abbreviations 26:07 Counseling Patients: The eye is a camera; Clinical symptoms of ocular complications 32:07 Fluorescein Stain; Treatment Options for Diabetic Eye Disease: NPDR, PDR, VH, and RD 41:16 Eye Vitamins for Macular Edema 43:35 Cataracts 47:22 Missing Glaucoma Drops 50:50 Periop Optimization for Cataract Surgery, Anticoagulation and Other Medical Management 58:14 Take Home Points, Plug: 20/20 Sim; Outro Sponsor – VCU Health Continuing Education
Links*
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dwek Crackdown Podcast 20/20 Sim Site
*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 discuss screening, counseling, and management of common ocular diseases seen within primary care.
Learning objectives After listening to this episode listeners will…
Define and assess the three vital signs of ophthalmology. List ocular complications of diabetes. Counsel a patient on a new diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy. Describe treatments for diabetic retinopathy. Define proliferative retinopathy, non-proliferative retinopathy, and macular edema. Compose a perioperative medication management plan for cataract surgery
Disclosures Dr. Chadha reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures.
Citation Chan C., Chadha N., Okamoto E., Watto MF. “#237 Ophthalmology for Primary Care”. The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast. https://thecurbsiders.com/episode-list Original air date October 19, 2020.
Tags Eye, ophthalmology, ophtho, optometry, glaucoma, diabetes, diabetic retinopathy, macular edema, cataracts, cataract surgery, perioperative management, physical exam, primary care, assistant, care, doctor, education, family, FOAM, FOAMim, FOAMed, health, hospitalist, hospital, internal, internist, meded, medical, medicine, nurse, practitioner, professional, primary, physician, resident, student