The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

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

A nephrologist shares valuable insights on managing hyperkalemia, including common causes, using insulin safely, and the role of loop diuretics and fluids. They also discuss the effectiveness of fludrocortisone and answer questions about high potassium diets.

Beth Garbitelli and Nora Taranto MD add a new intro and share their own insights on this Curbsiders classic! Physician suicide is a problem. There, we said it. We all have that story; Many of us have experienced the symptoms of depression or suicidal ideation ourselves, or have the colleague, mentor, friend, teacher, sibling, parent, or significant other who has experienced these signs and symptoms. Some of us (probably more than you’d think) have lost someone meaningful to suicide. And yet, we don’t talk about suicide and mental health in medicine, or at least, not enough. So, today, we at the Curbsiders are trying to change that.  The problem of depression and suicide is a particularly real one in medicine, a profession that is, by its very nature traumatic and emotionally draining (both in terms of work demands and also the sick and dying patients we treat). In this episode, we talk with expert Dr. Elisabeth Poorman about the natural history of depression in residency and beyond. We share some of our own personal stories, and discuss how we can support one another and reach out for help, how to take care of our mental health in an emotionally demanding career, how to deal with licensing questions and worry about stigma, and what systemic changes may be coming (read: we think need to be coming) down the line.  N.b. This is a sensitive topic. If this is triggering for anyone listening, the national suicide hotline number 1-800-273-8255. Moreover, if anyone needs or wants guidance on available resources, Dr. Elisabeth Poorman has made herself available via email at doctorpoorman@gmail.com, or you may reach out to any of us on Twitter. We are happy to talk and see that you get the support you need. New episodes return January 20, 2020! Show Notes | Subscribe | Spotify | Schwag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | thecurbsiders@gmail.com 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 Credits Written and produced by: Nora Taranto MD, Shreya Trivedi MD Hosts: Stuart Brigham MD, Shreya Trivedi MD, Matthew Watto MD Edited by: Matthew Watto MD  Guest: Elisabeth Po

Dive into a recap brimming with insightful medical pearls from 2019! Discover the complexities of managing hyperkalemia and the importance of compassionate care in opiate use disorder treatment. Explore the challenges of multi-morbidity in patient care and the management of acute cirrhotic complications. Hear memorable moments and humorous reflections from hosts and faculty that illuminate their camaraderie. Plus, reflect on heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and the significance of fostering connections in healthcare. A delightful mix of education and laughs awaits!

In this engaging discussion, Dr. Daniel Morgan, an expert in epidemiology and public health, and Dr. Deborah Korenstein, an internist and health services researcher, tackle the complexities of medical overuse. They explore the pitfalls of overt testing and overdiagnosis, particularly the risks of incidentalomas found during imaging. The hosts delve into the controversies surrounding procalcitonin testing and unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions for viral infections. The conversation offers valuable insights into the urgent need for better medical decision-making and patient-centered care.

Delve into the diagnosis and management of GERD and dyspepsia with Dr. Amy Oxentenko (@AmyOxentenkoMD), Gastroenterologist and the Internal Medicine Residency Program Director, Associate Chair for the Department of Internal Medicine, and Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Our discussion features a review of the standard presentations of GERD and dyspepsia, alarm symptoms and who needs referral for endoscopy or other specialized testing (pH, impedance testing, screening for Barrett’s esophagus). Additionally, we comprehensively cover proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy including: choice of agent, dose, frequency, how taper, how to counsel patients about risk, what labs should be monitored and the use of adjuvant therapies like H2 blockers, antacids and even carafate. After this episode, you will be flexing on reflux! 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 | Schwag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | thecurbsiders@gmail.com Credits Written and Produced by: Paul Williams MD, FACP, Beth Garbitelli CME Questions: Beth Garbitelli, Matthew Watto MD, FACP Infographic: Beth Garbitelli  Cover Art: Kate Grant MBChB DipGUMed Hosts:  Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP    Editor: Matthew Watto MD, FACP (written materials); Clair Morgan at Nodderly.com Guest: Amy Oxentenko MD Time Stamps 00:00 Intro, disclaimer, guest bio 02:47 Guest one-liner, Picks of the Week*: Reality TV Shows: Survivor  and

In this enlightening discussion, Dr. Michael Fingerhood, an Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins and an addiction medicine expert, dives into the art of managing opioid use disorder. He shares valuable techniques for initiating buprenorphine treatment like a pro. The conversation highlights the importance of building therapeutic relationships and understanding the differences between treatment options. Personal experiences are shared, fostering an open dialogue about substance use and a patient-centered approach to recovery. It's both educational and engaging!

Join Dr. Austin Baraki, an academic hospitalist, and Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum, a primary care physician and Barbell Medicine founder, as they dive into sarcopenia, the decline in muscle strength. They discuss how to diagnose and manage this condition through exercise prescriptions and tailored nutritional advice. Discover their insights on engaging patients in lifestyle changes despite comorbidities, and the vital role of resistance training and protein intake. Expect personal anecdotes and humor sprinkled throughout this enlightening conversation on health!

“Guidelines” galore! From Community-Acquired Pneumonia to asthma to...red meat? While you may be listening to this around Thanksgiving, we actually recorded on October 30th‒the best and spookiest time of the year. To really set the mood I wanted to include some terrible skeleton puns, but the ones I found weren’t humerus. What we do have for you are some tasty knowledge treats, courtesy of our ghosts‒oops, I mean our HOSTS‒Chris, Matt, Stuart and Paul. Join us as we review the most terrifyingly relevant research findings and creepiest clinical pearls! Today also marks the debut of our newest Hotcakes team member, the frighteningly talented Dr. Rahul Ganatra. Rahul will now be our resident statistician/study design expert, and will use his research skulls‒no wait, SKILLS‒to provide even more insight into the practice-changing findings we love to highlight for you.   ACP members can claim CME-MOC at CME credit https://www.acponline.org/curbsiders. Rate us on iTunes, recommend a guest or topic and give feedback at thecurbsiders@gmail.com. Credits  Written and Produced by: Sarah Phoebe Roberts MPH, Christopher Chiu MD Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, Stuart Brigham MD, Paul Williams MD, and Christopher Chiu MD Statistics Expert: Rahul Ganatra MD Editors: Christopher Chiu MD (audio/text), Emi Okamoto MD (text) Cover-Art: Sarah Phoebe Roberts MPH Music: Stuart Brigham MD Time stamps 00:00 Introduction/Disclaimer 03:18 Getting to know Dr. Rahul Gantra 05:35 Community-Acquired Pneumonia Guidelines 15:13 Sarah explains Hotcakes ratings 16:45 A new Asthma Strategy 17:26 Chris forgets what LABA stands for 27:37 Stuart makes a joke 29:00 A lot of meat talk 37:22 Rahul’s Napkin Calculations 51:40 Honorable Mentions 52:42 Take-away Points & Outtro Meet Rahul: Rahul Ganatra is a Medical Attending and Director of Continuing Medical Education for the Medical Service at the VA Boston Healthcare System.  He fell in love with clinical epidemiology and public health while taking night classes for his MPH during medical school. and we

Score some great insights and clinical pearls from Dr. Christine Won on the incredibly important topic of sleep medicine during this live recording at CHEST! On this episode we’ll tackle why we sleep, how to treat insomnia, the “Z-drugs” and more! 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: Cyrus Askin MD, Matthew Watto MD, FACP  Infographic: Matthew Watto MD, FACP Cover Art: Kate Grant MBChB DipGUMed Hosts: Stuart Brigham MD; Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP    Editor: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Emi Okamoto MD Guest: Christine Won, MD MSc Sponsor The American College of Chest Physicians Time Stamps 00:00 Intro, disclaimer, guest bio 06:10 Guest one-liner 10:15 Picks of the Week*: Become Your Child’s Sleep Coach (book) by Lynelle Schneeberg; Sleep in Art: How artists portrayed sleep and dreams in the last 7000 years (book) by Meir Kryger; The Toxic Avenger (film);