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#411 Adrenal Insufficiency with Dr. Atil Kargi Oct 09, 2023

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Show description:
Feel confident diagnosing adrenal insufficiency. Learn how to accurately interpret a stimulation test, differentiate primary from secondary adrenal insufficiency, and teach patients about preventing an adrenal crisis with Dr. Atil Kargi (UNC School of Medicine)
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Show Segments

Intro
Case 1
Case 2
Topic
Outro

Credits

Written and Produced by: Elena Gibson, MD
Infographic and Cover Art: Edison Jyang
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Reviewer: Sai S Achi, MD MBA
Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Technical Production: PodPaste
Guest: Atil Kargi, MD

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#410 Diabetic Foot Infections Oct 02, 2023

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A Guide to Seeing Them and Stopping Them in Their Tracks
Bea step ahead of diabetic foot infections! Learn who really needs that MRI, when to call your vascular colleagues, and when you really need that pseudomonas and anaerobic coverage. We are joined by Dr. Andrew Webster, infectious disease physician and antimicrobial stewardship director at the Atlanta VA. Emory Division of Infectious Diseases
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Show Segments

Intro
Picks of the Week
Case
Definitions
Risk Stratifications
Diagnostic Work-up
Vascular evaluations
Treatment
Outro

Credits

Writer, producer and show Notes: Reaford Blackburn, Jr., MD
Cover Art and Infographic: Monee Amin, MD
Hosts: Monee Amin, MD and Meredith Trubitt, MD
Reviewer: Sai Achi, MD
Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Technical Production: PodPaste
Guest: Dr. Andrew Webster

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#409 Hormonal and Nonhormonal Therapy for Vasomotor Symptoms of Menopause Sep 25, 2023

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Intro
Nonpharmacologic management of vasomotor symptoms (VMS)
Non-hormonal therapy for menopause
Taking a history for menopausal symptoms, VMS
Hormone therapy (HT) risk assessment, counseling
Prescribing Hormone therapy
Troubleshooting hormone therapy
Premature menopause and primary ovarian insufficiency
Discontinuation of hormone therapy
Outro

Credits

Written and Produced by: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Show Notes: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Cover Art and Infographic: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Reviewer: Molly Heublein MD
Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Technical Production: PodPaste
Guest: Monica Christmas MD

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#408 COPD in Older Adults with Leah Witt, MD & Amber Lanae Martirosov, PharmD Sep 18, 2023

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Definitions, 4Ms & Inhaler Pro Tips
Level up COPD management in older adults. Start with learning the latest in COPD diagnosis and classification, then stay for the mind-blowing inhaler misuse & cost discussion. We’re joined by a dynamic (and interprofessional) duo: Dr. Leah Witt (@leahjwitt) and Dr. Amber Lanae Martirosov, PharmD (@AmberMartirosov).
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Show Segments

Intro
Rapid Fire Questions
Case Part 1
COPD Definition
COPD alphabet soup: ABE
Case Part 2
Geriatric 4Ms & COPD
Inhaler Use & Cost
Outro

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#407 DIGEST: Bempedoic acid and cardiac risk, Alpha-Gal Syndrome, Orforglipron, Zuranolone, DOACs for VTE of Malignancy, mAbs for Dementia, New Med for Smoking Cessation, Kiwis and Constipation Sep 11, 2023

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Join us as we review recent articles and news featured in The DIGEST #43 and #44, including bempedoic acid to lower cardiovascular risk, Alpha-Gal Syndrome, tick bites and meat allergy, orforglipron an oral GLP1 agonist for weight loss, zuranolone for postpartum depression, DOACs for VTE of malignancy, monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) for Dementia, cytisinicline for smoking cessation, and two kiwis a day for constipation. Fill your brain hole with a delicious stack of hotcakes! Featuring Drs. Paul Williams (@PaulNWilliamz), Nora Taranto (@norataranto), and Matt Watto (@doctorwatto).
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Credits

Written and Hosted by: Nora Taranto MD; Paul Williams, MD, FACP, Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Cover Art: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Reviewers: Nora Taranto MD; Paul Williams, MD, FACP, Matthew Watto MD, FACP
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Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP

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Show Segments

Intro, disclaimer
Bempedoic Acid for CV risk reduction
DOACs to prevent recurrent VTE of malignancy
Cytisinicline for smoking cessation
Alpha-Gal Syndrome, tick bites, and meat allergy
Zuranolone for postpartum depression
Orforglipron, an oral GLP1 agonist, for weight management
mAbs for Alzheimer’s dementia
Kiwis to prevent constipation
Outro

REBOOT #293 The Best of Liver Tests with Dr. Elliot Tapper Sep 04, 2023

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Written and Produced by: Elena Gibson MD
Cover Art and Infographic: Kate Grant MD; Elena Gibson MD
Hosts: Stuart Brigham MD; Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Editor: Emi Okamoto MD (written materials); Clair Morgan of nodderly.com
Guest: Elliot Tapper MD

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Show Segments

Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Guest one-liner
Definitions of liver enzymes, liver function tests
Patterns of acute liver injury
Drug-induced liver injury
Isolated alkaline phosphatase elevation
Isolated total bilirubin elevation
Livery Injury During Pregnancy
Acute liver failure
Outro

REBOOT #321 Hypertension FAQ: Common Outpatient Cases with Dr. Jordy Cohen Aug 28, 2023

Show notes

Writer: Matthew Watto, MD, FACP
Producers: Matthew Watto, MD, FACP and Malini Gandhi
Show Notes, Infographic, and Cover Art: Malini Gandhi
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MD
Executive Producer: Beth Garbitelli
Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Editor: Clair Morgan of nodderly.com
Guest: Jordy Cohen MD

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Show Segments

Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Guest one-liner, Picks of the Week*
Case from Kashlak: New diagnosis of hypertension
How to make a diagnosis of hypertension
When to start anti-hypertensive medication
Initial blood pressure regimen
Case from Kashlak: White coat hypertension
Case from Kashlak: Hypertension in chronic kidney disease
ACEis and ARBs in chronic kidney disease
Diuretics in chronic kidney disease
Case from Kashlak: Refractory hypertension
History and initial workup for refractory hypertension
Treatment of primary hyperaldosteronism
Outro

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REBOOT #324: Obesity Medicine FAQ with Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford Aug 21, 2023

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Producer, Writer, Show Notes, Infographics, Cover Art: Isabel Valdez, PA-C
Show Notes, Infographics: Maddison McLellan
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Reviewer: Monee Amin, MD
Executive Producer: Beth Garbitelli
Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Editor: Clair Morgan of nodderly.com
Guest: Fatima Cody Stanford, MD

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Show Segments

Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Guest one-liner by Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford
Case from Kashlak
Guidelines for treatment
Getting the history and discussing weight goals
The Care Team: Dietician, Behavioral Specialist, Provider
Medications: Phentermine, Topiramate, Bupropion, Naltrexone
Obesity treatment in pregnancy
Referring to bariatric surgery
Take home points
Outro

REBOOT #316 Lower Extremity Edema with The Curbsiders Aug 14, 2023

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Your swell guide to the swollen leg
We’re taking a short summer break, but we’ll be back in September with brand-new episodes. Can’t wait? Join our Kashlak family at patreon.com/curbsiders for access to twice-monthly bonus episodes… there are already 9 of them available to feed your brain hole! Yummy!

We have seen our esteemed guests, and they are us! Paul Williams (@PaulNWilliamz) leads the discussion with Matt Watto (@DoctorWatto) and Beth “Garbs” Garbitelli (@bethgarbitelli) on the evaluation and management of common causes of edema.

Credits

Written and produced by: Paul Williams, MD, FACP
Infographic and Cover Art: Matthew Watto, MD, FACP
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP; Beth Garbitelli
Reviewer: Emi Okamoto, MD
Executive Producer: Beth Garbitelli
Showrunner: Matthew Watto, MD, FACP
Editor: Clair Morgan of nodderly.com

Show Segments

Intro, disclaimer
Picks of the Week*
The case of Lynn Fedema
Pathophysiology of edema
Differential diagnosis of chronic edema
Chronic edema work-up
Management of chronic edema
Calvin Fedema and acute edema
Evaluation of acute edema
Outro

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REBOOT: #372 Endocrine Emergencies featuring Dr. Sara Markley Webster Aug 07, 2023

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We’re taking a short summer break, but we’ll be back in September with brand-new episodes. Can’t wait? Join our Kashlak family at patreon.com/curbsiders for access to twice-monthly bonus episodes… there are already 9 of them available to feed your brain hole! Yummy!

In this episode, we discuss an overview of inpatient management of can’t miss endo emergencies. Our esteemed guest, Dr. Sara Markley Webster (Emory University, @smarkleywebster) walks us through identification, workup and management of adrenal crisis, myxedema coma, and thyroid storm.
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Credits

● Written, Produced, and Hosted by: Monee Amin, MD and Meredith Trubitt, MD
● Show Notes, Infographic and Cover Art: Caroline Coleman, MD
● Reviewer: Emi Okamoto, MD
● Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
● Technical Production: PodPaste
● Guest: Sara Markley Webster, MD
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Show Segments

● Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
● Guest one-liner, Picks of the Week*
● Case 1 from Kashlak
● Adrenal crisis identification, workup and management
● Case 2 from Kashlak
● Myxedema identification, workup and management
● Case 3 from Kashlak
● Thyroid storm identification, workup and management
● Outro
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