The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

Practical tips and discussion of what we do and don’t know about COVID-19 transmission, testing, NSAIDs, ACE inhibitors, quarantine, treatment, personal protective equipment (PPE) and more with Paul Sax MD, @paulsaxMD (Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School). This episode is sure to go viral! Show Notes | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | thecurbsiders@gmail.com Credits Written and Produced by: Sarah Phoebe Roberts MPH; Chris Chiu MD; Beth Garbitelli; Hannah Abrams; Rahul Ganatra MD, MPH; Matthew Watto MD, FACP Cover Art and Infographic by: Beth Garbitelli Hosts: Rahul Ganatra MD, MPH; Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Editor: Matthew Watto MD (written materials); Clair Morgan of nodderly.com Guest: Paul Sax MD Sponsor: Cayuga Time Stamps 00:00 Intro 04:12 SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 vs. SARS, MERS, and influenza 07:00 Rahul highlights areas of caution interpreting COVID cases studies 12:35 Sponsor 13:20 Case of cold symptoms; Wearing masks in public; Advice on self quarantine with mild symptoms 18:05 Patient with mild symptoms and COVID exposure; Duration of quarantine and PCR positivity 21:15 Who merits testing for COVID-19 23:19 Case of confirmed COVID with mild symptoms; Instructions to patient and family about quarantine 25:50 COVID-19 testing characteristics (sensitivity, false negatives); Does co-infection occur?; Advice on when to send patient to a hospital 30:10 ACEIs, ARBs, NSAIDS; Is reinfection possible? 32:20 Pharmacotherapy: Hydroxychloroquine, Remdesivir, Tocilizumab; Definition of the “high risk” patient; COVID-19 vaccine 36:50 Case of healthcare worker (HCW) with COVID exposure; How long can COVID live on surfaces? 40:20 Do exposed HCWs without symptoms require quarantine? 41:30 Personal Protective equipment (PPE) 45:00 COVID-19 in pregnancy 47:30 COVID-19 and vulnerable patient populations (patients who are immigrants, homeless, incarcerated, etc.) 50:45 Where should you get your COVID-19 information? 52:30 Closing remarks and outro

Dr. Ryann Sohaney, Dr. Deborah Clegg, and Dr. Joel Topf discuss hyperkalemia in CKD in this episode. They examine the use of potassium binders, challenge low-potassium diets, and explore the influence of exercise on serum potassium. They also introduce NephMadness 2020 and discuss managing hyperkalemia, dietary changes, salt substitutes, and the benefits of exercise for CKD patients.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is more common than we think!  Listen as our esteemed guest Dr Katherine Sherif (@katherinesherif) reviews common patient complaints that should trigger PCOS in the differential, its pathophysiology, key physical exam findings, an algorithm for lab evaluation for PCOS diagnosis, and common treatments (OCPs, metformin, spironolactone and more!). Show Notes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | thecurbsiders@gmail.com Credits Written and Produced by: Molly Heublein, MD Cover Art and Infographic: Kate Grant MBChB DipGUMed  Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Molly Heublein, MD Editor: Emi Okamoto MD (written materials); Clair Morgan of Nodderly.com (audio) Guest: Katherine Sherif, MD Sponsors AccessMedicine is the acclaimed online medical resource that features Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine and more trusted content from the best minds in medicine. Visit  AccessMedicine to learn more: http://bit.ly/MHCurbsiders.   Primary Care Physician Opportunity in beautiful Ithaca, NY! Join a well established practice in beautiful upstate New York near the finger lakes and wine country! You'll have flexible hours and the ability to take the time you need with patients! Contact Dr. Ann Costello arcostello@gmail.com to find out more about this incredible opportunity to join the team at Primary Care Internal Medicine of Ithaca https://www.primarycareinternalmedicineofithaca.com/.  Time Stamps 00:00 Sponsors - AccessMedicine.com (McGraw-Hill)

Join us as we demystify the world of pulmonary nodules & lung cancer screening. During this episode, Dr. Denitza Blagev (@mybetterdoctor) makes her triumphant return to The Curbsiders to help us tackle this topic. She is currently the Medical Director for Quality/Specialty-Based Care at Intermountain Healthcare and a Pulmonary & Critical Care physician. We learn to take command of the recommendations for lung cancer screening, disambiguate the terms used by pulmonologists and radiologists, and appreciate some of the nuances of lung cancer screening all with the hope of making YOU a better primary care physician! Show Notes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | thecurbsiders@gmail.com Credits Written and Produced by:  Cyrus Askin MD & Leah Witt, MD Infographic: Leah Witt, MD Cover Art: Dr. Kate Grant MBChB DipGUMed CME/MOC: Cyrus Askin, MD Hosts: Cyrus Askin MD; Leah Witt, Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP    Editors: Matthew Watto MD, FACP (written materials); Clair Morgan of Nodderly.com (audio) Guest: Denitza Blagev, MD Sponsor ACP’s Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program, MKSAP 18. MKSAP provides the latest and most comprehensive educational content needed by internists today. It’s THE internal medicine go-to resource for continuous learning and Board preparation. Visit http://www.acponline.org/mksapcurbsiders to place your order! Time Stamps 00:00 Sponsor -ACP’s MKSAP 18 http://www.acponline.org/mksapcurbsiders 00:15 Intro, disclaimer, guest bio 02:15 Guest one-liner;

Develop your approach to refugee health in the primary care setting.  We discuss important considerations for primary care of the refugee patient with Dr. Tanuja Devaraj (Penn State), an internist with expertise in migration health.  We review barriers to primary care, how to take a migration history, and common health concerns that occur in this patient population.  We also discuss strategies for screening for trauma and mental health issues, which are common among patients who have gone through migration. Show Notes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | thecurbsiders@gmail.com Credits Producer: Paul Williams MD, FACP Writer: Tanuja Devaraj MD and Paul Williams MD, FACP Infographic: Emi Okamoto MD Cover Art: Paul Williams MD, FACP Hosts: Stuart Brigham MD; Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP    Editor: Clair Morgan of Nodderly.com (audio), Emi Okamoto MD (written) Guest: Tanuja Devaraj MD Sponsor ACP’s Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program, MKSAP 18. MKSAP provides the latest and most comprehensive educational content needed by internists today. It’s THE internal medicine go-to resource for continuous learning and Board preparation. Visit http://www.acponline.org/mksapcurbsiders to place your order! Time Stamps 00:00 Sponsor -ACP’s MKSAP 18 http://www.acponline.org/mksapcurbsiders  00:15 Intro, disclaimer, guest bio 02:08 Guest one-liner, book recommendations, career advice 07:12 Picks of the Week*:

Discover common practices that persist in the hospital wards despite no proven benefit! We review how potassium replacement goals should not drive you bananas, extra oxygen should not give you comfort, and how you should maybe calm down with antipsychotics for delirium. Join returning guests: high-value care specialist Dr. Lenny Feldman (@DocLennyF, Johns Hopkins) and tweetorialist Dr. Tony Breu (@tony_breu, Harvard) as they walk us through round 3 of “Things We Do for No ReasonTM. SHM members can claim CME-MOC credit at https://www.shmlearningportal.org/curbsiders (CME goes live at 0900 ET on the episode’s release date). Note: The planners and faculty for this activity have no relevant relationships or conflicts to disclose. Show Notes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | thecurbsiders@gmail.com Credits Written and Produced by: Burton H. Shen MD, Justin Berk, MD MPH MBA Infographic: Cover Art: Hosts: Justin Berk MD MPH MBA; Stuart Brigham MD; Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FaCP Editor: Matthew Watto MD, FACP (written materials); Clair Morgan of Nodderly.com (audio) Guest: Lenny Feldman MD, Tony Breu MD Sponsors The Society of Hospital Medicine Hospital Medicine 2020 (HM20) is the Society of Hospital Medicine’s Annual Conference April 15th through the 18th in sunny San Diego. Don’t miss the largest hospital medicine meeting. Register now at https://shmannualconference.org/ and use the code CURBSIDERS to receive a $50 discount. Primary Care Internal Medicine of Ithaca

Dismantle alcohol use disorder with some evidence based tools for your toolbelt! We cover everything from ways to screen patients for risky drinking, to all the different treatment options with our guest expert Dr. Marlene Martin, @MarleneMartinMD, Director of the Addiction Care Team and Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at the UCSF. We learn how to initiate medications such as naltrexone and acamprosate for the treatment of alcohol use disorder, how to define treatment success, if psychosocial interventions such as Alcoholics Anonymous are effective, and what’s the deal with baclofen and gabapentin? After listening to this episode, listeners will feel ready to start prescribing medications such naltrexone to treat alcohol use disorder.  Your patients need you! ACP members can claim CME-MOC credit at https://www.acponline.org/curbsiders (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: Carolyn Chan, MD Cover Art and Infographic: Carolyn Chan, MD Hosts: Carolyn Chan, MD; Stuart Brigham MD; Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP    Editor: Matthew Watto MD, FACP (written materials); Clair Morgan of Nodderly.com (audio) Guest: Marlene Martin, MD Sponsor ACP’s Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program, MKSAP 18. MKSAP provides the latest and most comprehensive educational content needed by internists today. It’s THE internal medicine go-to resource for continuous learning and Board preparation. Visit http://www.acponline.org/mksapcurbsiders to place your order! Time Stamps 00:00 Sponsor -ACP’s MKSAP 18

Join us as we discuss how to approach “The Struggling Learner” with Dr. Melissa McNeil (@missydoc0128), Professor Medicine and Associate Chief of General Internal Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), recorded LIVE in Pittsburgh, PA!  In this episode, we discuss how to approach the struggling learner, highlighting the 5-Step process discussed in a recent article co-written by Dr. McNeil (Merriam 2019).  This episode is not intended to give educators a roadmap for how to develop and implement a corrective action plan, but was put together to provide a common toolset on how to approach a struggling learner.  As such, the topics discussed can be applied to all kinds of learners that struggle, not just in medicine. However, the techniques discussed involve a common framework routinely taught in medical education (assessment, diagnosis, and referral) and, therefore, is communicated using this shared language. Show Notes | Subscribe | Spotify | Schwag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | thecurbsiders@gmail.com Credits Written and Produced by: Stuart Brigham MD Infographic: Matthew Watto MD, FACP Cover Art: Stuart Brigham MD Hosts:  Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP; Stuart Brigham, MD Editor: Stuart Brigham MD (written materials); Clair Morgan at Nodderly.com Guest: Melissa McNeil MD, MACP Special thanks to Dr. William Kelly, FACP, FCCP Sponsor ACP’s Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program, MKSAP 18. MKSAP provides the latest and most comprehensive educational content needed by internists today. It’s THE internal medicine go-to resource for continuous learning and Board preparation. Visit http://www.acponline.org/mksapcurbsiders to place your order!

Kidney Boy Returns! Compare the types of dialysis, learn how nephrologists approach medication management in ESRD, and avoid the most common mistakes non-nephrologists make in patients on dialysis! Kashlak Chief of Nephrology Dr. Joel Topf, @kidney_boy, walks us through what you need to know to take care of a patient on dialysis and gives us an idea of how nephrologists think through mineral bone disease (calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D), anemia, iron repletion, and hypertension. We answer all your questions about co-managing patients on dialysis! Show Notes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | thecurbsiders@gmail.com Credits Producer: Hannah R. Abrams Written and produced by: Hannah R. Abrams Cover Art and Infographic by: Hannah R. Abrams Hosts: Hannah R. Abrams, Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP    Editor: Matthew Watto MD, FACP (written materials), Clair Morgan of Nodderly.com (audio) Guest: Joel Topf MD Sponsor ACP's Internal Medicine Meeting 2020 April 23-25th in Los Angeles, CA at the LA Convention Center. Early bird rates are available through January 31, 2020. Don’t forget to use the code: IMCURB20 Time Stamps 00:00 Sponsor -ACP’s Internal Medicine Meeting 2020 00:15 Intro, disclaimer, guest bio 01:45 Guest one-liner, Picks of the Week*: KidneyCon, CATS (film) 06:00 Sponsor -ACP’s Internal Medicine Meeting 2020 06:50 Case of Anne Yuric; Assessing risk of progression to dialysis; Candidacy for dialysis and renal

Lipids Update! Get up close and personal with ASCVD prevention and lipid management guidelines, including changes in the 2018 update, with our discussion with Dr. Erin Michos @erinmichos, preventive cardiologist and associate professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University Hospital! We review the background on the ASCVD risk calculator, basics of primary and secondary prevention, statins benefits and misconceptions, appropriate follow up, cool things to look out for in the future, the deal with medications like aspirin and icosapent ethyl, among many other things! If that wasn’t enough, Dr. Michos also goes over great ways to counsel patients on healthy living and when that darn statin is giving you the “muscle aches”!  ACP members can claim CME-MOC credit at https://www.acponline.org/curbsiders (CME goes live at 0900 ET on the episode’s release date).  Show Notes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | thecurbsiders@gmail.com Rate our infographics! Tell us what you think in this brief survey. Credits Producers: Christopher Chiu MD FACP FAAP; Jasneet Devgun DO; Justin Berk MD MPH MBA; Beth Garbitelli  Writers: Jasneet Devgun DO; Justin Berk MD MPH MBA Infographic: Beth “Garbs” Garbitelli Cover Art: Kate Grant MBChB DipGUMed Hosts: Christopher Chiu MD FACP FAAP; Matthew Watto MD FACP; Paul Williams MD FACP    Editors: Emi Okamoto MD (written materials); Clair Morgan of Nodderly.com (audio) Guest: Erin Michos MD MHS Sponsor ACP's Internal Medicine Meeting 2020 April 23-25th in Los Angeles, CA at the LA Convention Center. Early bird rates are available through January 31, 2020. Don’t forget to use the code: IMCURB20 Time Stamps 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:52 Getting to know Dr. Erin Michos 00:O6:50 Picks of the Week*: Sparking Joy- concept for Marie Kondo (book and