The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

Revolutionize your approach to the red eye in pr-eye-mary care! Dr. Glaucomflecken (of GomerBlog/Twitter--fame) teaches us to recognize and manage common eye complaints. You’ll develop an approach to diagnosing and treating your patient with the dreaded red eye. We answer: What presentations should have us running down the hallway for that prized ophtho consult? What on earth does glaucomflecken stand for? Which eye drops are best? What is an eye dentist? Plus, answers to your twitter questions, and so much more! By the end of this episode, you’ll be sure to say “Eye Understand!” Self Assessment Questions: Take the ophtho self-assessment! Donate at FirstDescents.org to support young cancer survivors like Dr. Glaucomflecken! Written and produced by: Nora Taranto AB, Carolyn Chan MD; Original art by: Bryan Brown, MD. Edited by: Matthew Watto, MD. Full show notes available at http://thecurbsiders.com/podcast Join our mailing list and receive a PDF copy of our show notes every Monday. Rate us on iTunes, recommend a guest or topic and give feedback at thecurbsiders@gmail.com. 

Dominate acid-base disturbances with the wisdom of @kidney_boy aka Joel Topf, MD, Chief of Nephrology at Kashlak Memorial Hospital.  Master his 5 key steps for interpreting acid-base disorders and decode any ABG, VBG, and BMP to find the primary disorder, and any other disorders tucked away in the ABG! Plus: Henderson-Hasselbach and pH simplified; the anion gap, should your correct it?; choice of IV fluid; osmolar gaps, methanol, ethylene glycol, isopropyl alcohol; and how metabolic disorders are like a boy band. Be sure to follow along the Dr. Topf’s brilliant acid-base powerpoint. Written and produced by Joel Topf MD, Shreya Trivedi MD, Xavi Jimenez MD; Images by Hannah Abrams; Edited by Matthew Watto MD Full show notes available at http://thecurbsiders.com/podcast Join our mailing list and receive a PDF copy of our show notes every Monday. Rate us on iTunes, recommend a guest or topic and give feedback at thecurbsiders@gmail.com. 

Want to look cool like a toxicology consultant, sipping coffee on rounds? Ever check a patient for armpit sweat? Learn the secrets of tox from the titans of toxicology podcasting, The Dantastic Mr. Tox & Howard (AKA Dr. Dan Rusyniak and Dr. Howard Greller), as they loquaciously dish on all things tox. Topics include: how to approach the patient with an unknown overdose, are toxidromes clinically useful, clues on physical exam, is GI decontamination still recommended, and why they hate bupropion and tramadol. We recommend cautious ingestion of fluids while listening because this was a seriously funny episode. Try our Self Assessment Questions Toxicology 101 Quiz. Written and produced by: Christopher Chiu, MD; Graphics by: Beth Garbitelli; Edited by: Matthew Watto, MD Full show notes available at http://thecurbsiders.com/podcast Join our mailing list and receive a PDF copy of our show notes every Monday. Rate us on iTunes, recommend a guest or topic and give feedback at thecurbsiders@gmail.com. 

Dr. Denitza Blagev, a pulmonologist and medical director, shares her expertise on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). She discusses the nuances of diagnosing COPD using pulmonary function tests and the importance of effective patient communication. The conversation dives into comprehensive management strategies including inhalers, medications, and non-invasive ventilation. They also touch on the emotional challenges healthcare providers face when discussing prognosis with patients, emphasizing the importance of empathy in medical practice.

Contraception simplified with clinical pearls from reproductive health and family planning experts, Dr Angeline Ti, and Dr Moira Rashid. We cover it all including: the menstrual cycle, mechanism of action for various methods of birth control, hormonal versus nonhormonal contraceptives (e.g. intrauterine devices, patches, pills, rings, implants), patient counseling, and lots of resources to make your job easier. Women’s health correspondent, Dr Molly Heublein returns as cohost. Take our self-assessment quiz! Written by: Molly Heublein, MD, Beth Garbitelli and Sarah Roberts, MPH. Edited by Matt Watto, MD Full show notes available at http://thecurbsiders.com/podcast Join our mailing list and receive a PDF copy of our show notes every Monday. Rate us on iTunes, recommend a guest or topic and give feedback at thecurbsiders@gmail.com.

Abolish anemia, and iron deficiency w/tips on IV iron therapy from real life iron man, Michael Auerbach, MD, FACP, Clinical Professor of Medicine Georgetown University School of Medicine. Topics include oral versus IV iron therapy, safety of IV iron, ferritin cutoffs, and how to diagnosis/ treat iron deficiency in patients with chronic inflammation, chronic kidney disease, pregnancy, heart failure, and more! Take our Self Assessment Test Here. Images by Beth Garbitelli; Written and produced by Justin Berk, MD and Matthew Watto, MD. Full show notes available at http://thecurbsiders.com/podcast Join our mailing list and receive a PDF copy of our show notes every Monday. Rate us on iTunes, recommend a guest or topic and give feedback at thecurbsiders@gmail.com.

In this enlightening discussion, Dr. Eli Gelfand, a leading cardiology expert from Harvard, and GP Dr. Kate Grant dive deep into valvular heart disease. They unravel the complexities of TAVR vs. SAVR, share insights on anticoagulation strategies, and highlight the importance of echocardiograms. Their engaging anecdotes from unexpected medical situations add a light touch, while they emphasize guidelines for managing rheumatic heart disease and the significance of multidisciplinary care. A blend of humor and expert advice makes this conversation a must-listen!

In this insightful discussion, Dr. Eric Widera, a geriatrics expert, and Dr. Leah Witt, a Geriatrics Fellow, challenge common dementia treatment practices. They delve into the controversial use of cholinesterase inhibitors and antipsychotics, revealing risks and emphasizing patient-centered care. The duo advocates for the DICE approach to manage difficult behaviors and highlights the ethical implications of feeding decisions in advanced dementia. Their engaging dialogue underscores the importance of individualized care and effective communication with caregivers.

Mark W. Green, Director of Headache/Pain Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine, explores the fascinating world of placebos and nocebos. He dives into how sugar pills can significantly impact treatment efficacy and discusses the ethical implications of their use in medicine. Listeners learn about the extraordinary power of patient perception and expectation in shaping treatment outcomes. The conversation also touches on open-label placebos and the complexities of the nocebo effect, making it clear that belief truly matters in healing.

Dr. John J. Ryan, a prominent cardiologist and director of the University of Utah Pulmonary Hypertension Center, dives into the complexities of pulmonary hypertension. He shares invaluable clinical pearls on diagnosing and managing this condition. The conversation highlights the fascinating reasons why cows don’t get ankle edema, along with key diagnostic tests and echocardiogram findings. Ryan explains how to best counsel patients and emphasizes the importance of understanding various risk factors and treatment options in pulmonary hypertension management.