#61 Vasculitis and Giant-Cell Arteritis: ‘Rheum’ for improvement
Keep your cool in the face of inflammation, and make the path to vasculitis diagnosis less tortuous with Dr. Rebecca Sharim, Rheumatologist and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Temple University. In this episode, we go with the flow from large vessel to small vessel vasculitides, and then learn how to make the diagnosis and management of Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) and polymyalgia rheumatica (...
55m Oct 09, 2017
55m
#60: Masters of MKSAP on Medical Education
How to individualize learning for yourself, and your learners with tips from Dr. Philip A. Masters (https://www.acponline.org/about-acp/acp-international/acp-international-newsletter/philip-a-masters-md-facp-vice-president-of-membership-and-international-programs) , editor-in-chief of MKSAP and IM Essentials, Vice President of Membership/International Programs at the American College of Physici...
55m Oct 02, 2017
55m
#59: Back pain and Sciatica: Straighten out your practice
Solidify your approach to back pain and sciatica with Dr. Chris Miles, Assistant Professor, Family & Community Medicine and Associate Director, Sports Medicine program, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He schools us on red/yellow flags, physical exam maneuvers, when to order imaging, and practical tools and tips for evidence-based management! Correspondent Dr. Shreya Trivedi cohosts! Full s...
1hr 10m Sep 25, 2017
1hr 10m
#58: Concussion, traumatic brain injury, and post-concussive syndrome
Summary: Get a-HEAD of concussions (aka traumatic brain injuries) with tools, tips, and tricks from The Concussion Guy (http://concussionguy.com) , Dr. Evan Ratner, Medical Director of Gridiron Heroes (https://www.gridironheroes.org/) . Learn to recognize concussions/traumatic brain injury, what questions to ask, physical exam maneuvers, and how to counsel patients and families on safe return-...
1hr 13m Sep 18, 2017
1hr 13m
#57: Polypharmacy and deprescribing Part 2: More thinking and thoughts
Improve your prescribing practices with tips from The Curbsiders as Matt, Stuart and Paul “Pwilliams” discuss safe prescribing in frail, older adults with diabetes, chronic kidney disease, hypertension, and/or dementia in this part two episode on polypharmacy and deprescribing. Full show notes available at http://thecurbsiders.com/podcast Join (http://eepurl.com/cAE9LP) our mailing list and r...
24m Sep 15, 2017
24m
#56: Polypharmacy and deprescribing Part 1: Living better through chemicals
Avoid common pitfalls, recognize prescribing cascades, and deprescribe like a champ with tips from Clinical Pharmacist, Dr. Sean M. Jeffery (https://integratedcarepartners.org/clinical-integration/pharmacy-services/dr-sean-m-jeffery) , Clinical Professor of Pharmacy at the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy, and Chair of the Polypharmacy Special Interest Group for the American Geriatr...
52m Sep 11, 2017
52m
#55: Eating disorders: Specified and Not Otherwise Specified
Enhance your skills in the identification and management of eating disorders with clinical pearls from Dr. Rosalind Kaplan (http://hospitals.jefferson.edu/find-a-doctor/k/kaplan-rosalind-d.html) , Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University and a Primary Care Physician in Jefferson Women's Primary Care. We learn who to screen for eating disorders, what questions to a...
1hr 16m Sep 04, 2017
1hr 16m
#54: Upper Respiratory Infections: Coughs, colds, gargling, and antibiotic underuse?!
Don’t miss life threatening upper respiratory infections, and stop underusing antibiotics with tools and tips from our wonderful guests: Dr. Robert Centor, Professor of Medicine at University of Alabama, known for developing the Centor Criteria for pharyngitis, and his excellent blog (http://www.medrants.com) and Twitter feed @medrants (https://twitter.com/medrants) ; and Dr. Alexandra Lane, As...
1hr 8m Aug 28, 2017
1hr 8m
#53: Urinary Incontinence: Tips and strategies to stay dry.
Get control of urinary incontinence with tips from Internist and Women’s Health Specialist, Dr. Molly Heublein, Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCSF. This is a must listen if you’re still uncomfortable managing urinary incontinence. We learn nonpharmacologic strategies like pelvic floor muscle therapy, bladder training, timed voiding, foods to avoid, and run through the available me...
59m Aug 21, 2017
59m
#52: Anemia: Tips, and tools for diagnosis and treatment
Master the anemia algorithm, and take a deep dive on iron deficiency, anemia of chronic kidney disease, anemia of chronic inflammation, causes of macrocytic anemia and more in this discussion with international expert, Dr. David P. Steensma, Senior Physician from Dana Farber Institute, and Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Full show notes available at http://thecurbsid...
1hr 6m Aug 14, 2017
1hr 6m
#51: Diabetes treatment in 2017: New meds, insulin, and cardiac risk reduction
Get cozy with these new drugs for diabetes. Don’t be scared, they won’t bite. On this episode,  we interview Endocrinologist and current president of AACE, Dr. Jonathan D. Leffert, MD, FACP, FACE, ECNU about how to utilize the myriad of new diabetes drugs on the marketplace including SGLT2 inhibitors, DPP4 inhibitors, GLP1 agonists, and new ultra long acting insulins. Plus, we’ll teach you how ...
47m Aug 07, 2017
47m
#50: How to read the medical literature like a journal editor
Master this practical approach to reading the medical literature (*No statistics needed!) with expert tips from Dr. Christine Laine (http://annals.org/aim/pages/biography) , Editor in Chief, Annals of Internal Medicine, and Dr. Darren Taichman (http://annals.org/aim/pages/biography) , Executive Deputy Editor, Annals of Internal Medicine. They teach us what we should be reading, and detail their...
56m Jul 31, 2017
56m
#49: Vertigo and Dizziness: How to Treat, Who to Send Home and Who Might Have a Stroke
A simplified approach to dizziness/vertigo with tips from international expert, Dr. David Newman-Toker, Professor of Neurology, Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology at Johns Hopkins University. We learn how to differentiate stroke from other causes of dizziness/vertigo; how to approach the differential diagnosis in dizziness/vertigo; how to perform the Dix-Hallpike test, Epley maneuver, and HINTS e...
1hr 22m Jul 24, 2017
1hr 22m
#48: Hyponatremia Deconstructed
Step up your salt game. We deconstruct hyponatremia with expert tips from our Chief of Nephrology, Dr. Joel Topf aka @kidney_boy (https://twitter.com/kidney_boy) aka The Salt Whisperer (http://www.pbfluids.com) . Topics include: true versus false hyponatremia, SIADH, tea and toast/beer potomania, safe rates of sodium correction, fluid restriction, salt tablets, IV fluid choice, DDAVP clamps, an...
1hr 28m Jul 17, 2017
1hr 28m
#47: Osteoporosis Part 2: bone markers, fracture risk, and more on calcium and Vitamin D
Solidify your knowledge of osteoporosis and osteopenia in this discussion with Endocrinologists and osteoporosis guideline authors, Dr. Rachel Pessah-Pollack, and Dr. Dan Hurley from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE). Learn when to start therapy after an acute hip fracture, how to use bone turnover markers to assess fracture risk, more on how to dose calcium and vitam...
1hr 2m Jul 10, 2017
1hr 2m
#46: Chest pain, coronary CT angiography, and coronary artery disease
Master the evaluation of acute and chronic chest pain with coronary CT angiography (CCTA). We deconstruct this game changing technology w/experts from the Society for Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT), Dr. Todd Villines and Dr. Ahmad Slim. We’ve got answers on what to do when a patient with chest pain has a prior CAC score of zero, and/or a CCTA with non-obstructive disease. Plus: how t...
1hr 8m Jul 03, 2017
1hr 8m
#45: Heart failure: update and guidelines review
Update your management of heart failure (HF) with expert tips from Cardiologist Dr. Eric Adler, Associate Professor of Medicine and Director of Cardiac Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support at UC San Diego. We cover how to use BNP, a simple way to examine jugular venous distention, medical therapy for heart failure, the PARADIGM-HF trial, and how to use sacubitril/valsartan (Entresto). ...
1hr 2m Jun 26, 2017
1hr 2m
#44: Obesity Medication Overview from AACE 2017
Master the safe and effective use of obesity medications with Endocrinologist, Dr. Karl Nadolsky (co-author of 2016 AACE Obesity guidelines), Director of the Diabetes, Obesity & Metabolic Institute at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. We get under the hood of each FDA approved obesity medication plus some of our normal hijinks. Check out episode #23 (http://thecurbsiders.com/medical...
54m Jun 19, 2017
54m
#43 Random Clinical Pearls: ACP Highlights and Recap Part 2
Load up on clinical pearls for your practice in this wide ranging discussion with expert clinician educator, Dr. Jon M. Sweet, Associate Professor of Medicine from Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. Topics include cellulitis, tinea infections, dermatologic emergencies, smoking cessation, heart failure, hormone replacement therapy, iron supplementation, and vocal cord dysfunction. Plus, ...
1hr 4m Jun 12, 2017
1hr 4m
#42: The Diabetic Foot: Diagnose, prevent, and treat ulcers and infections
Diagnose, prevent, and treat diabetic foot ulcers and infections like international expert, Dr. Andrew Boulton (https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/andrew.j.boulton.html) , Professor of Medicine at the University of Manchester (England). From how to perform a proper foot exam, to foot care, to ulcers and infections we cover the essentials for your practice. For full show notes visit h...
45m Jun 05, 2017
45m
#41: HIV, PrEP, and STI screening
Prevent HIV infections with pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), and learn to perform appropriate screening for sexually transmitted infections with tips from expert, Dr. Gina Simoncini, Associate Professor of Medicine at Temple University Hospital. Learn how to implement PrEP in your practice, plus tips on vegetable gardens, fellowships, and where to get the best samosas, in this wide ranging disc...
46m May 29, 2017
46m
#40: Pseudo endocrine disorders, fatigue, and the Schmerbsiders?
Learn “weird” endocrine stuff! How to approach vague complaints like fatigue and weight gain. Reverse T3 syndrome, Wilson’s T3 syndrome, and adrenal fatigue; Do they exist? Learn how to help the challenging patient who is convinced they have an endocrine disorder in this discussion recorded live from AACE 2017 with Dr. Michael T. McDermott, Professor of Medicine, University of Colorado Denver S...
54m May 22, 2017
54m
#39: Secondary hypertension, hyperaldosteronism, Cushing’s, and pheochromocytoma
Expert tips on the diagnosis and management of secondary hypertension in this conversation with Dr. Richard Auchus MD, PhD (http://media.aace.com/leadership/board-directors/richard-j-auchus-md-phd) , Professor of Pharmacology and Internal Medicine & Director of the Diabetes, Endocrinology, & Metabolism Fellowship Program at the University of Michigan. Topics include: primary hyperaldosteronism,...
41m May 15, 2017
41m
#38: Hospice and palliative care: How to manage end of life symptoms
Recognize and manage end of life symptoms with competence and confidence. In this extensive discussion with Dr. Brooke Worster, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Sydney Kimmel Medical College and Medical Director, of the Palliative Care Service at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals we discuss scripts for having difficult conversations, managing patient/family expectations, what comes in the...
1hr 3m May 08, 2017
1hr 3m
#37: Lipids, PCSK9, and ezetimibe: Lower is better.
Learn the latest in lipid lowering therapy in this extensive discussion with Dr. Paul S. Jellinger, MD, MACE, Professor of Medicine at the University of Miami and Chair of the writing committee for the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) 2017 Guidelines for the Management of Dyslipidemia and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD). Topics include ezetimibe, PCSK9, FOURIE...
1hr 8m May 01, 2017
1hr 8m
#36: Random Clinical Pearls: ACP Highlights and Recap Part 1
A recap and highlights from ACP 2017, Internal Medicine's largest national conference, with Dr. Alan Dow MD, MSHA, FACP, Professor of Medicine from Virginia Commonwealth University. We discuss iron supplementations, shellfish allergies and IV contrast, proton pump inhibitors, and more! For full show notes visit http://thecurbsiders.com/podcast. Join (http://eepurl.com/cAE9LP) our newsletter m...
33m Apr 24, 2017
33m
#35: Depression: MDD with DJ MMC
Master the management of major depressive disorder (MDD) with clinical pearls from Dr. Marius Marcel Commodore, Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine and Psychiatry from Temple University Hospital. We cover diagnosis, patient counseling, choice of agent, dose titration, augmentation...and DJ names? For full show notes visit http://thecurbsiders.com/podcast Join (http://eepurl.com/cAE9LP) o...
1hr 5m Apr 17, 2017
1hr 5m
#34: Super Utilizers, hot spotting, and difficult patients
An approach to super utilizers, and difficult patients with Dr. Alex Lane, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Cooper University Hospital. In this wide ranging discussion we cover books, learning, super utilizers, hot spotting, and how to approach difficult patients. For full show notes visit http://thecurbsiders.com/podcast Join (http://eepurl.com/cAE9LP) our newsletter mailing list. Rate us ...
38m Apr 10, 2017
38m
#33: The Dementia Episode You Won’t Forget
Dominate the diagnosis and management of dementia with tips from international expert Dr. Stephen Dekosky, Professor of Neurology, and deputy director of the McKnight Brain Institute at the University of Florida. Filled with clinical pearls, we cover everything from basic testing to advanced imaging modalities, as well as current and future therapies for dementia. This episode is a must listen....
1hr Apr 03, 2017
1hr
#32: Syncope Deconstructed
Dominate syncope with tools, tips, and tricks from The Curbsiders. No guest on this episode, just doctors Watto, Brigham, and Williams deconstructing the frustrating topic of syncope to provide listeners with some shiny clinical pearls and practice changing knowledge. For full show notes visit http://thecurbsiders.com/podcast Join (http://eepurl.com/cAE9LP) our newsletter mailing list. Rate u...
1hr 3m Mar 27, 2017
1hr 3m
#31: Diuretics, leg cramps, and resistant hypertension with The Salt Whisperer
Dominate leg cramps, diuretic therapy, and resistant hypertension. Our guest, Dr. Joel Topf, is a clinical nephrologist, pioneer in the use of social media for medical education, and Assistant Clinical Professor at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, best known for his blog, Precious Bodily Fluids (http://www.pbfluids.com/) , and hilarious/informative Twitter feed @kidney_bo...
1hr 1m Mar 20, 2017
1hr 1m
#30: Mastering Menopause
Dominate the treatment of menopause with tips from expert, Dr. Amy Tremper, Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Michigan Medical School. We discuss hormone replacement therapy, the Women’s Health Initiative, bio-identical hormones...and game shows?! For full show notes visit http://thecurbsiders.com/podcast. Join (http://eepurl.com/cAE9LP) our newsletter mail...
1hr Mar 13, 2017
1hr
#29: Neuropathy Deconstructed
Stop the madness! Diagnose and treat neuropathy like expert guest, Dr. Grace Kimbaris, Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology from University of Pennsylvania. We cover the basics along with some random pearls on fluoroquinolones, small fiber neuropathy, alpha lipoic acid, and more!  For full show notes visit http://thecurbsiders.com/podcast.  Join (http://eepurl.com/cAE9LP) our newsletter ...
50m Mar 06, 2017
50m
#28: Coronary artery calcium scoring: The ultimate cardiovascular risk assessment
Individualize cardiovascular risk, and optimize risk reduction using cardiac CT with coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring. Our expert guests from The Society for Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT), Dr. Harvey Hecht, Professor of Medicine from Mount Sinai, and Dr. Matthew Budoff, Professor of Medicine from UCLA, school us on the use of this powerful tool. Special thanks to Dr. Emilio Fen...
41m Feb 27, 2017
41m
#27: Conquer Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Diagnose and treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) like master clinician, Dr. Brooks Cash of the American College of Gastroenterology. This condition frustrates clinicians and patients alike, but we’ll give you the tools to conquer IBS. Now with our theme song included! Recommend a guest or topic and give feedback at thecurbsiders@gmail.com (mailto:thecurbsiders@gmail.com)    Get full show not...
46m Feb 20, 2017
46m
#26: What’s the deal with Radiation Oncology?
Anticipate, and dominate the side effects of radiation therapy. On this episode we interview Dr. John J. Cuaron, Radiation Oncologist from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York to better understand, “What’s the deal with radiation oncology?”. Recommend a guest or topic and give feedback at thecurbsiders@gmail.com (mailto:thecurbsiders@gmail.com)    Get full show notes at http://t...
32m Feb 13, 2017
32m
#25: Master hyperglycemia and DKA
Master the management of hyperglycemia, DKA, and learn to avoid common pitfalls. This episode is packed with clinical pearls from repeat guest, Endocrinologist, Dr. Jeffrey Colburn. Recommend a guest or topic and give feedback at thecurbsiders@gmail.com (mailto:thecurbsiders@gmail.com)    Get full show notes at http://thecurbsiders.com/category/podcast   Tags: assistant, care, diabetes, dka...
47m Feb 06, 2017
47m
#24: Curbside Round Table: Pondering Obesity
More tools, tips, and tricks so you can master obesity in clinic. On this first roundtable episode, The Curbsiders give their take on the management of obesity, and offer their own practice changing tips. Also, Paul announces his goal to watch 365 movies in 365 days, and the guys give more great book, movie, and TV recommendations. Got feedback? Email thecurbsiders@gmail.com (mailto:thecurbsid...
30m Jan 30, 2017
30m
#23: The Obesity Epidemic: The Curbsiders size it up
Obesity is of epidemic proportions in the United States and, unfortunately, many physicians are ill-equipped to tackle this disease.  In this episode, we talk with Dr. Timothy Garvey, MD, FACE, one of the world’s leading experts in obesity research.  We asked the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology to recommend an obesity expert and they gave us the best! Got feedback? Email thecurb...
45m Jan 16, 2017
45m
#22: Best of 2016 Recap and Recommendations
Summary: Consolidate your knowledge and reinforce the learning you’ve done with us in 2016. Enjoy this holiday helping of knowledge food for your brain hole. The guys offer their best of recommendations for 2016 and recap key teaching points from the past year so you have the tools to dominate 2017. Recommend a guest or topic and give feedback at thecurbsiders@gmail.com (mailto:thecurbsiders@...
1hr 5m Jan 02, 2017
1hr 5m
#21: Find a dream job and jumpstart your career
Summary: Advance your career and expertly navigate the job hunt with guidance from Dr. Alia Chisty (https://medicine.temple.edu/alia-chisty) of Temple University Hospital.  Highlights include Dr. Chisty offering up her personal email address for mentorship and Dr. Watto announcing our first contest. This episode is full of wisdom to enhance your career whether you're gainfully employed or look...
43m Dec 19, 2016
43m
#20: Hypertensive urgency and severe hypertension
Summary: On this episode we’ll teach you to dominate hypertensive urgency and severe hypertension (HTN) in the clinic, the ER, or on the hospital wards. The Curbsiders offer you this delicious serving of knowledge food so you can manage high blood pressure (BP) without making the same egregious errors that we made during our more formative years. Of note, The Curbsiders are guestless for this...
32m Dec 05, 2016
32m
#19: How to respond to in-flight emergencies
Does the thought of responding to an in-flight emergency ruin your air travel? Then tune in because on this episode, Angelica Zen, MD, Chief Resident of Internal Medicine at UCLA, recounts a harrowing tale of heroism at 30,000 feet and schools us on how to throw down in an in-flight emergency. We review what’s available in the standard medical kit, common conditions encountered, and the medical...
39m Nov 21, 2016
39m
#18: Osteoporosis, bone health and the calcium, vitamin D controversy.
On this episode, we got served! Endocrinologist, Dr. Pauline Camacho, current president of AACE and Professor of Medicine at Loyola University Chicago makes it rain clinical pearls as she schools us on the use of calcium, Vitamin D, bisphosphonate therapy and drug holidays. This is a must listen for anyone treating osteoporosis. Make sure to check out the new 2016 AACE guidelines (https://www.a...
31m Nov 07, 2016
31m
#17: Sore throat? Absent cough? Ask Doctor Centor.
Dr. Robert Centor’s Knowledge Food, Part 2!  On this episode of The Curbsiders, we continue our discussion with the legendary Dr. Centor, focusing on pharyngitis and the highly entertaining origin of the Centor Criteria.  Not only do we learn how to dominate pharyngitis, but we also uncover one of Dr. Watto’s knowledge deficits - Lemierre’s Syndrome.  (He owes us a two minute talk on Lemierre’s...
26m Oct 31, 2016
26m
#16: Teach Internal Medicine like Master Educator Robert Centor MD
Summary: Dr. Robert Centor’s Knowledge Food, Part 1.  This Halloween, the “Curse of Knowledge” is REAL!  So you think you can teach? This master clinician educator, known for “Centor’s Criteria,” schools us the most common errors made by medical educators and how to improve learner retention.  While we only scratch the surface, Season 1’s arguably penultimate episode should NOT be missed.  Aft...
30m Oct 24, 2016
30m
#15: Functional Medicine Returns! Elimination diets and healing with food
Stop feeling helpless in the face of vague complaints like fatigue, digestive problems, mood swings, inability to lose weight, etc. Learn to treat any chronic disease without writing more prescriptions. Heal yourself and your patients with the power of food. Join us for the return of Functional Medicine physician, Dr. Yousef Elyaman, as he schools us on elimination diets, phytonutrients, liver ...
1hr 18m Oct 10, 2016
1hr 18m
#14: Treat chronic pain in the eldery...Use more opioids?!
Learn to treat non cancer pain in the elderly. Managing persistent pain in the elderly can be...painful. On this episode Matt and Paul interview Dr. Marissa Galicia-Castillo, a Professor of Geriatrics from Eastern Virginia Medical School board certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, Hospice/Palliative Medicine. Are we being too stingy with opioid prescriptions? How do you assess and treat p...
45m Sep 26, 2016
45m
#13: Physician wellness, burnout, and Clinical Informatics. Get well and avoid the 54 percent
Fifty four percent of physicians report at least one symptom of burnout. On this episode Dr. Philip Kroth an Internist and Chief of Clinical Informatics from the University of New Mexico schools us on how electronic health records (EHR) relate to burnout and tips to promote physician wellness. Miss this episode and you might get burned...out. I refuse to apologize for that pun. Enjoy!
38m Sep 12, 2016
38m
#12: Insomnia: Don’t be afraid of the dark
Do complaints of insomnia stress you out? Well, never fear. In this episode our guest is Dr. Karl Doghramji, Professor of Psychiatry, Neurology and Medicine and the Medical Director of the Sleep Disorders Center at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. With his help we deconstruct the “dread pirate” insomnia (as I call it) so you can dominate it in your daily practice.
1hr 3m Aug 29, 2016
1hr 3m