#322 H. Pylori Infection
Say hi and bye to H. pylori infections! We review the basics of H. pylori screening, refresh your memory on testing basics, discuss treatment strategies, and talk through eradication testing with gastroenterologist Dr. George Saffouri (@gbsaff (https://twitter.com/gbsaff) ).  A special thanks to our listener Ana Maria Keilhauer Varona (@KeilhauerMa (https://mobile.twitter.com/keilhauerma) ) of...
58m Feb 21, 2022
58m
#321 Hypertension FAQ: Common Outpatient Cases with Dr. Jordy Cohen
Master common hypertension scenarios in the clinic! Our guest Dr. Jordy Cohen (@jordy_bc (https://twitter.com/jordy_bc) ) will lead us through the FAQs of outpatient hypertension management, including making a diagnosis of hypertension, managing blood pressure in patients with chronic kidney disease, working up refractory hypertension, and more. Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vc...
1hr 23m Feb 14, 2022
1hr 23m
#320 Palpitations with Dr. Joshua Cooper
When should you fold or Holt onto your cards for palpitations?  Learn about properly characterizing a patient’s palpitations, red flag symptoms, when to grab an echocardiogram and/or heart monitoring, and when certain “benign” ECG findings can be concerning.  We’re joined by the director of cardiac electrophysiology at Temple University Hospital, Dr. Joshua Cooper (@narrowQRS (https://twitter.c...
1hr 35m Feb 07, 2022
1hr 35m
#319 Hotcakes: Afib, Chlorthalidone in CKD, Outpatient COVID Treatment Update
Fill up your plate with a fresh stack of 2022 hotcakes! Drs. Paul Williams (@PaulNWilliamz (https://twitter.com/PaulNWilliamz) ), Rahul Ganatra (@rbganatra (https://twitter.com/rbganatra) ), Nora Taranto (@NoraTaranto (https://twitter.com/norataranto) ), and Matt Watto help catch us up recent practice-changing articles and guidelines including patient-directed interventions in atrial fibrillati...
45m Jan 31, 2022
45m
#318 LUTS, BPH, and Urinary Incontinence Triple Distilled
Master urinary tract symptoms! Paul and Matt recap, review, and update past episodes on BPH and urinary incontinence so you’ll be able to confidently manage lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in primary care. Topics: categorizing urinary incontinence, lifestyle modifications for LUTS, nonpharmacologic & pharmacologic therapies for urinary incontinence and BPH, plus when to refer to surgery.  ...
46m Jan 26, 2022
46m
#317 Erectile Dysfunction for Primary Care
Listen as our expert guest Dr. Ashley Winter @AshleyGWinter (https://twitter.com/AshleyGWinter) (Northwest Kaiser Permanente, Portland, OR) helps us explore the spectrum of erectile dysfunction management for the internist and primary care clinician.  This episode will empower you to provide evidence based, patient-centered care to erectile dysfunction while maintaining an astute and holistic d...
1hr 13m Jan 24, 2022
1hr 13m
#316 Lower Extremity Edema with The Curbsiders
We have seen our esteemed guests, and they are us!  Paul Williams (@PaulNWilliamz (https://twitter.com/PaulNWilliamz) ) leads the discussion with Matt Watto (@DoctorWatto (https://twitter.com/DoctorWatto) ) and Beth “Garbs” Garbitelli (@bethgarbitelli (https://twitter.com/bethgarbitelli) ) on the evaluation and management of common causes of edema. Episodes (https://thecurbsiders.com/episode-l...
1hr 6m Jan 17, 2022
1hr 6m
#315 Long COVID
Explore the actively evolving clinical landscape of Long COVID as we discuss epidemiology, pathogenesis, manifestations, and patient-centered management options including the role of a dedicated Long COVID clinic.  Listen as our expert guest Dr. Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez @MVGutierrezMD (https://twitter.com/MVGutierrezMD) (Long School of Medicine at UT Health, San Antonio) helps us navigate thi...
1hr 15m Jan 10, 2022
1hr 15m
#314 Constipation: When the Flow Won’t Go with Dr. Iris Wang
Move smoothly through constipation evaluation and management. Learn how to evaluate for the various etiologies of constipation including pelvic floor dysfunction, IBS-C and more with our esteemed guest Dr. Xiao Jing (Iris) Wang @IrisWangMD (https://twitter.com/iriswangmd) ! Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org (http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org/) ! Episodes (https://thecu...
1hr 10m Jan 03, 2022
1hr 10m
#313 Recap Extravaganza 2021
We recap the top pearls from 2021, including celiac disease, kidney stones, SGLT2 inhibitors for weight loss & HFpEF, smoking cessation, buprenorphine for acute pain, metabolic alkalosis, nephrotic syndrome, bronchiectasis, obesity hypoventilation syndrome, acute diarrhea, osteoporosis, and diabetes. Plus, Paul and Watto express their gratitude to The Curbsiders family and look forward to 2022....
58m Dec 30, 2021
58m
#312 Infective Endocarditis
Master endocarditis! Don’t feel thwarted by a positive set of blood cultures. We’re joined by Dr. David Serota (@serotavirus (https://twitter.com/serotavirus?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) ) for a comprehensive discussion of the pathophysiology of infective endocarditis, frameworks for work-up and diagnosis, the TTE vs. TEE debate, indications for valve surgery, antibio...
1hr 21m Dec 27, 2021
1hr 21m
#311 Chronic Pelvic Pain
Pelvic pain is not just a gyn issue!  As a PCP,  you can feel confident doing an initial workup and starting treatment for pelvic pain.  Dr. Lamvu shares a great framework to narrow down your diagnosis and provides amazing resources for those who work in an under-resourced center.   We’ll walk you through what to focus on in the history, a trauma-informed physical exam, and the first-line treat...
1hr 5m Dec 20, 2021
1hr 5m
Optimize your Feedback Conversations (TEACH ep. 1)
Listen in as expert Dr Calvin Chou (UCSF (https://meded.ucsf.edu/people/calvin-chou) )  leads us through concrete tips to optimize your feedback dialogue with learners.  We cover the importance of creating a relationship built on mutual goals of getting to our personal best, helping learners form SMART goals, the ARTful approach to a feedback conversation, ways to minimize bias, and you even ge...
1hr 25m Dec 16, 2021
1hr 25m
#310 No Tension About Inpatient Hypertension
Don’t sweat inpatient hypertension any longer. Who needs guidelines when Dr. Noble Maleque (@nobility75 (https://twitter.com/nobility75) , Emory University, Division of Hospital Medicine (https://twitter.com/EmoryHospMed) ) explains the spectrum of hypertensive disorders in the inpatient setting, and an approach for thinking about treatment.   Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcu...
1hr 2m Dec 13, 2021
1hr 2m
Curbsiders TEACH is Coming Soon!
Curbsiders Teach is THE internal medicine podcast for all things medical education. We use expert interviews to inspire the next generation of medical educators by providing listeners with teaching pearls, practice-changing knowledge, and a learning objective-based dosing of Edutainment (medical education, made entertaining). This weekly mini-series will air every Tuesday starting December 14t...
3m Dec 07, 2021
3m
#309 Prediabetes & Type 2 Diabetes Screening: A USPSTF Quick Update
Sweeten your day with  a review of the updated 2021 USPSTF Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes screening guidelines with expert guest Dr. Chien-Wen Tseng! We review the new screening recommendations, assess different testing modalities, talk through screening intervals, and emphasize other risk factors that impact screening!  Episodes (https://thecurbsiders.com/episode-list) | Subscribe (https://a...
42m Dec 06, 2021
42m
#308 Metabolic Alkalosis and Hypokalemia: Kidney Boy Returns!
@Kidney_Boy (https://twitter.com/kidney_boy) returns to school us on metabolic alkalosis and hypokalemia! What do diuretics, hyperaldosteronism, black licorice, and milk-alkali have in common? Our Chief of Nephrology, Dr. Joel Topf, talks through the pathophysiology of metabolic alkalosis, the utility of urine chloride and pH measurements, why normal saline is sometimes better than balanced sol...
1hr 9m Nov 29, 2021
1hr 9m
#307 Spooky Tofurkey Cakes: SGLT2 for HFpEF, Diverticulitis, VTE update, Rotator Cuff Disease
Fill up your plate with some spooky tofurkey cakes! Drs. Rahul Ganatra (@rbganatra (https://twitter.com/rbganatra) ) and Nora Taranto (@norataranto (https://twitter.com/norataranto) ) help catch us up recent practice-changing articles and guidelines including EMPEROR-Reduced (SGLT2 inhibitors for HFpEF), the 2021 CHEST VTE guidelines update, whether or not antibiotics are needed for diverticuli...
52m Nov 24, 2021
52m
#306 Bronchiectasis and NTM: You can’t get enough sputum!
Take a deep breath and inhale high-yield knowledge molecules about the perplexing conditions known as bronchiectasis and NTM (nontuberculous mycobacteria)! Learn the pitfalls and pearls of diagnosis and management from one of the world’s experts, the great Dr. PJ McShane from UT Health - East Texas (https://uthealtheasttexas.com/provider/pamela-j-mcshane-md) ! Claim free CME for this episode a...
1hr 19m Nov 22, 2021
1hr 19m
#305 OB for the Internist: What to Expect
What to expect when you’re taking care of a patient who’s expecting! This fantastic episode will help you work through preconception counseling with ease, assess and treat non-obstetrical acute concerns in pregnant patients, and help you conceptualize best practices for postpartum care. We are joined by expert guest Dr. Xiaolei Chen.  Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org...
1hr 1m Nov 15, 2021
1hr 1m
#304 COVID Updates: The Outpatient Edition
Who gets a COVID booster? Can we mix and match COVID vaccines?  What are monoclonal antibodies and when should we use them? What is molnupiravir and does it work? Shots for kids? Ready yourself to answer these questions and more with our guest, Dr. Monica Gandhi @MonicaGandhi9 (https://twitter.com/monicagandhi9) .  Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org (http://curbsiders....
49m Nov 08, 2021
49m
#303 Women in Medicine: Wellness & Workarounds
Explore burnout and gender-based differences in well-being with our esteemed guests Drs. Clif Knight, Tammy Lin, and Kim Templeton. We discuss workarounds for leading our way to wellness.  Dr. Clif Knight is a family physician and Senior Vice President for Education at the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) with extensive leadership and expertise in well-being.  Dr. Tammy Lin is an ...
50m Nov 01, 2021
50m
#302 LFTs Triple Distilled
Fine-tune your approach to liver tests!  It’s LFTs Triple Distilled! Paul and Matt channel the wisdom of hepatologist, Dr. Elliot Tapper (@ebtapper (https://twitter.com/ebtapper) ) to cover hepatocellular vs cholestatic vs mixed patterns, which tests to order, which ones to skip, how to handle isolated alkaline phosphatase elevation, mild, chronic ALT elevation, and even how to interpret liver ...
36m Oct 27, 2021
36m
#301 LIVE! Top Pearls 2021: A Rapid Fire Review of Systems
Join us for this rapid fire review of systems featuring our top pearls and articles LIVE! from the TriService ACP conference. Matt and Paul serve up their favorite practice changing knowledge food on antibiotics, MRSA, hair loss, dementia, seizures, diabetes, medications for hypertension, foods for constipation, diverticulitis, colon cancer screening, colon polyps, chronic sinusitis, chronic co...
1hr 15m Oct 25, 2021
1hr 15m
#300 Celiac Disease with Dr. Amy Oxentenko
Take control of celiac disease (CD) with gastroenterologist, Dr. Amy Oxentenko (Chair of Medicine at Mayo Clinic AZ, @AmyOxentenkoMD (https://twitter.com/AmyOxentenkoMD) ). Learn how to recognize both classic and non-classical features of CD and  understand diagnostic testing, management and proper follow-up for patients. Claim free CME for this episode at http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Epi...
1hr 12m Oct 18, 2021
1hr 12m
#299 Acute Pain Management for the Hospitalist
Confidently manage acute pain in the hospital! In this episode listeners will learn  how to develop a multimodal analgesia plan for acute pain in the hospital, as well as how to safely initiate and discharge a patient on opioids. We’re joined by Dr. Melissa Weimer @DrMelissaWeimer (https://twitter.com/DrMelissaWeimer)   (Yale School of Medicine (https://medicine.yale.edu/profile/melissa_weimer/...
1hr 8m Oct 11, 2021
1hr 8m
#298 Urinary Stone Disease Will Rock Your World
Do kidney stones have you saying “this too shall pass?” Our guest Dr. David S. Goldfarb, MD, FASN, FNKF, FACP can help! In this episode he takes us through risk factors as well as treatment and prevention for urinary stone disease.  Episodes (https://thecurbsiders.com/episode-list) | Subscribe (https://anchor.fm/s/4108bcf4/podcast/rss) | Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3SKlzOLxyztvA1BkJ...
1hr 7m Oct 04, 2021
1hr 7m
#297 CRC Screening, Common Skin Complaints, and Antibiotic Pearls (TFTC #8)
We recap the top pearls on CRC Screening, Common Skin Complaints, and Antibiotic Pearls. It’s Tales from the Curbside! (TFTC), our monthly series providing a rapid review of recent Curbsiders episodes for your spaced learning. Note: No CME for this mini-episode but visit http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org to claim credit for shows #283, #284, and #285 at http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Episodes...
38m Sep 29, 2021
38m
#296 Diabetes FAQ with Dr. Jeff Colburn
Stumped by diabetes care? Hungry for tips on diagnosis and management? We’ve got you covered with this high-yield Diabetes FAQ covering type 1 and type 2 diabetes. We’re joined by Dr. Jeff Colburn, a board-certified endocrinologist and clinician educator in San Antonio, Texas as we review initial diagnosis, interrogate insulin resistance versus insulin deficiency,  delve into down-titrating ins...
1hr 5m Sep 27, 2021
1hr 5m
#295 Advance Your Care Planning with Dr. Rebecca Sudore
Advance your care planning with tips from our esteemed guest, Dr. Rebecca Sudore, @prepareforcare (https://twitter.com/prepareforcare) (UCSF (https://profiles.ucsf.edu/rebecca.sudore) ). She helps us up our ACP game by defining advance care planning, and giving clear examples of how it can be incorporated into a busy primary care practice. It’s her life’s mission is to improve advance care plan...
1hr Sep 20, 2021
1hr
#294 Pulmonary Hypertension Update
Join us as we take a six-minute walk through the definition, presenting symptoms, and diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension with our esteemed guest Dr. Estefania Oliveros, @EstefaniaOS (https://twitter.com/EstefaniaOS) (Temple University (https://www.templehealth.org/doctors/estefania-oliveros) ). She helps us get on the right side of hypertension on the right side of the heart! Free CME for thi...
59m Sep 13, 2021
59m
#293 The Best of Liver Tests with Dr. Elliot Tapper
Take a walk through Liver Land with Dr. Elliot Tapper (@ebtapper (https://twitter.com/ebtapper) on Twitter) as we stroll through the best of liver tests. Once differentiating a hepatocellular versus cholestatic injury picture, Dr. Tapper shares some targeted labs to help with etiology, as well as what to do with those pesky isolated lab abnormalities. On top of that, we review common causes of ...
1hr 5m Sep 06, 2021
1hr 5m
#292 Acute Heart Failure, CHF Triple Distilled
Enjoy this rapid clinical overview of heart failure based on Episode #230 Kittleson Rules Acute Heart Failure (https://thecurbsiders.com/podcast/230) Featuring Dr. Michelle Kittleson @MKittlesonMD (https://twitter.com/MKIttlesonMD) (Cedars Sinai) (https://bio.cedars-sinai.org/kittlesonm/index.html) !  This triple distilled episode is not available for CME, but claim CME for #230 Kittleson Rule...
31m Sep 01, 2021
31m
REBOOT #230 Kittleson Rules Heart Failure
Does the thought of managing acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) give you paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea?  Recline for a bit while Dr. Michelle Kittleson MD, PhD @MKittlesonMD (https://twitter.com/MKIttlesonMD) (Cedars Sinai) (https://bio.cedars-sinai.org/kittlesonm/index.html) takes us through the Zen of jugular venous pressure (JVP) exams, how to approach diuresis, and the fine points of h...
1hr 15m Aug 30, 2021
1hr 15m
#291 CBC Abnormalities Triple Distilled
Enjoy this rapid clinical overview of CBC abnormalities based on Episode #167 LIVE! Common CBC Abnormalities (https://thecurbsiders.com/podcast/167-cbc) Featuring Dr. Mary Kwok! Production & graphics by our very own and very talented Dr. Matt Watto! Unfortunately, this episode is not available for CME : ( Episodes (https://thecurbsiders.com/episode-list) | Subscribe (https://anchor.fm/s/4108b...
30m Aug 25, 2021
30m
Reboot #167 LIVE! CBC Abnormalities
Enjoy this Curbsiders classic and stay tuned this Wednesday, August 25, 2021 for a brand new CBC Abnormalities Triple Distilled episode. Take a deep dive into common CBC abnormalities. We recorded LIVE at joint grand rounds between Walter Reed NMMC and Uniformed Services University with hematologist, Dr. Mary Kwok MD (https://www.usuhs.edu/med/facstaff) . Topics include: which parts of the com...
53m Aug 23, 2021
53m
#290 Stroke and TIA Triple Distilled
Enjoy this rapid clinical overview of afib (atrial fibrillation) based on Curbsiders episode #164 (https://thecurbsiders.com/podcast/164-stroke) with Neurologist Dr. Chris Favilla!  This mini episode is not available for CME, but episode #164 on Stroke and TIA is available for CME credit through the ACP (https://www.acponline.org/cme-moc/online-learning-center/product/303338/the-curbsiders-pod...
24m Aug 18, 2021
24m
Reboot #164 Stroke and TIA Deconstructed
Enjoy this Curbsiders classic and stay tuned this Wednesday, August 18, 2021 for a brand new Stroke and TIA Triple Distilled episode. Update your management of stroke and TIA in primary care. Stroke neurologist, Chris Favilla MD (University of Pennsylvania (https://www.pennmedicine.org/providers/profile/christopher-favilla) ), walks us through the plumbing of the brain, so we can identify isch...
1hr 17m Aug 16, 2021
1hr 17m
#289 Afib Triple Distilled
Enjoy this rapid clinical overview of afib (atrial fibrillation) based on Curbsiders episode #159 (https://thecurbsiders.com/podcast/159-atrial-fibrillation) with Cardiologist Dr. James Furgerson; Plus, updates on ablation and left atrial appendage occlusion!  This episode is not available for CME, but episode #159 on Atrial Fibrillation is available for CME credit through the ACP (https://www...
27m Aug 11, 2021
27m
Reboot #159 Atrial Fibrillation
Enjoy this Curbsiders classic and stay tuned this Wednesday, August 11, 2021 for a brand new Afib Triple Distilled version. Take control of atrial fibrillation with expert insights and pearls from cardiologist, Dr. James Furgerson, in this jam-packed episode! You’ll learn why atrial fibrillation is such a big deal, how to diagnose it, how to treat it and when to call in for reinforcements. Dr....
1hr 23m Aug 09, 2021
1hr 23m
#288 LIVE! Neutropenic Fever featuring Dr. Susan Seo
We’ve got a neutropenic fever and the only cure is...more cowbell? LIVE! It’s neutropenic fever (aka febrile neutropenia) deconstructed with infectious diseases expert, Dr. Susan Seo (Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center). Topics: identifying low vs high risk patients, initial labs & imaging, empiric antibiotic therapy, when to add antifungals, de-escalation, and the G-CSF controversy.  Free...
1hr 3m Aug 02, 2021
1hr 3m
#287 Angina, Stable CAD, HMB, Hypercalcemia (TFTC #7)
We recap the top pearls on angina, Stable CAD, Heavy Menstrual Bleeding, and Hypercalcemia. It’s Tales from the Curbside! (TFTC), our monthly series providing a rapid review of recent Curbsiders episodes for your spaced learning. Note: No CME for this mini-episode but visit http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org to claim credit for shows #279, #280, and #281.  Episodes (https://thecurbsiders.com/epi...
33m Jul 28, 2021
33m
#286 Mingle with Shingles featuring Dr. Boghuma Titanji
Shaken by a shortage of shingles savvy? Vexed by varicella-zoster imposters? Perplexed by post-herpetic neuralgia? Get ready to sharpen your expertise in varicella vaccines, learn how to tell a zoster from a zebra, and administer infection interventions with an eye towards prevention. We are joined today by special guest and returning Curbsiders expert, Dr. Boghuma Kabisen Titanji MD, M.Sc., DT...
1hr 10m Jul 26, 2021
1hr 10m
#285 Common Skin Complaints in Primary Care (Dermsiders)
Walk with us through common skin complaints in primary care, focusing on the trunk and extremities. Our favorite skinternist, Dr. Helena Pasieka (Chief of Dermatology at Kashlak) schools us on tinea versicolor, the fluff test, treatment of skin tags, how to work up and manage generalized pruritus, venous insufficiency, and how to get ready for sandal season in the face of onychomycosis. #dermis...
1hr 15m Jul 19, 2021
1hr 15m
#284 An Antibiotics Primer with @IDdocAdi
This antibiotics primer will break down the (cell) walls of antibiotic knowledge. Stop feeling silly when you deal with penicillins! We discuss antibiotic classes, common uses, the pathophysiology behind antibiotic mechanisms, and so much more with infectious disease expert, Dr. Adi Shah MBBS (@IDdocAdi (https://twitter.com/iddocadi?lang=en) )!  Episodes (https://thecurbsiders.com/episode-list...
59m Jul 12, 2021
59m
#283 CRC Screening: USPSTF Update with Dr. Michael Barry
Review the 2021 USPSTF Guidelines on Colorectal Cancer (CRC) screening with our guest, Dr. Michael Barry (vice-chair of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/about-uspstf/current-members/michael-j-barry-md) ). Topics include a breakdown of testing modalities (stool tests versus direct visualization), screening ages, what to do for patients...
45m Jul 05, 2021
45m
#282 Bariatric Surgery, Osteoporosis, 2021 Conference Highlights! (TFTC #6)
We recap the top pearls from our SGIM & ACP 2021 highlight shows (including gabapentin for pain, LGBTQ  and Women’s health pearls, CCBs and edema, MRSA swabs, IPMNs, DILI, and more!) plus recent interviews on bariatric surgery and osteoporosis. It’s Tales from the Curbside! (TFTC #6), our monthly series providing a rapid review of recent Curbsiders episodes for your spaced learning. Note: No C...
47m Jun 30, 2021
47m
#281 Hypercalcemia: Calci-fun! with Dr. Carl Pallais
Absorb all (but not too much) of the Calcium for your brain hole as Dr. Carl Pallais (Brigham and Women’s Hospital (https://bei.brighamandwomens.org/people/carl-pallais-md) ) walks us through his approach to Hypercalcemia. We learn about how tightly our body regulates calcium, and what to do when that regulation goes awry.  Not to mention that, at the end of the day, PTH is the name to remember...
1hr 26m Jun 28, 2021
1hr 26m
#280 Heavy Menstrual Bleeding, Anticoagulation & Coagulopathy in Menstruating Patients
Explore the intersection of hematology and women’s health as we discuss heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB), gynecologic risks of therapeutic anticoagulation, and prescribing contraception in the setting of venous thromboembolic disease.  Wondering how to expand your women’s health knowledge as an internist? Listen as our insightful guest Dr. Bethany Samuelson Bannow @bsamuelson_md (https://twitter...
1hr 1m Jun 21, 2021
1hr 1m
#279 Dominate Stable Angina with the CardioNerds
Learn how to dominate stable angina. Coronary artery disease with stable angina is a different beast than acute coronary syndrome.  We deconstruct it’s pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management with Drs. Dan Ambinder and Rick Ferraro. Topics: When to order coronary CT vs Stress testing; An approach to non-obstructive coronary disease; What treatments are life prolonging; Medical therapy vs Ste...
1hr 22m Jun 14, 2021
1hr 22m