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#357 Hotcakes: Ultra-short Antibiotics for Pneumonia, Acetazolamide for CHF, Psilocybin for AUD, and Asymptomatic Kidney Stone Removal Sep 28, 2022

Show notes

Find out if ultra-short course (two days) antibiotics work for pneumonia, if acetazolamide improves diuretic efficiency in acute decompensated heart failure, should we prescribe psilocybin (magic mushrooms) to treat alcohol use disorder, and if removal of asymptomatic kidney stones decreases the incidence of future events! Time to fill your plate with a fresh stack of hotcakes! Drs. Paul Williams (@PaulNWilliamz), Rahul Ganatra (@rbganatra), and Matt Watto (@doctorwatto) catch up on recent practice-changing articles and guidelines!
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Show Segments

Intro, disclaimer
Ultra-short Antibiotics for Pneumonia,
Acetazolamide for acute heart failure exacerbations,
Psilocybin for AUD,
Asymptomatic Kidney Stone Removal
Outro

Credits

Written by: Nora Taranto MD; Rahul Ganatra MD, MPH; Paul Williams, MD, FACP, Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Hosted by: Rahul Ganatra MD, MPH; Paul Williams, MD, FACP, Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Cover Art: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Reviewer: Rahul Ganatral MD, MPH
Technical Production: Pod Paste
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#356 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Update with Dr. Antonio Anzueto Sep 26, 2022

Show notes

Brush up on your COPD skills and learn some new tips for diagnosis and management of this common respiratory condition from our expert Dr. Antonio Anzueto (University of Texas San Antonio).
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Show Segments

Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Guest one-liner
Case from Kashlak
Epidemiology
Diagnosis
Workup
Characterization of disease
Treatment
Outro

Credits

Writer and Producer: Cyrus Askin, MD
Show Notes: Deborah Gorth MD, PhD
Infographic: Kate Grant MD
Cover Art: Kate Grant MD
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Associate Editor: Leah Witt, MD
Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Technical Production: PodPaste
Guest: Antonio Anzueto, MD

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#355 GI Bleed with Dr. Tanvi Dhere Sep 19, 2022

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Upper and Lower GI Bleed Diagnosis and Management
Handle the gush of upper and lower GI bleeds with ease thanks to Dr. Tanvi Dhere (@DhereMdEmory)! Learn diagnosis, initial management as well as post-procedure management including when to resume anticoagulation and antithrombotic therapy.
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Show Segments

Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Guest one-liner, Picks of the Week*
Case from Kashlak;
Upper GI bleed
Labs, Stool Studies
Initial Management of GI bleed
Endoscopy
Post-procedure management
Lower GI bleed
Colonoscopy
Imaging/Interventional Radiology
Outro

Credits

Producers and Writers: Meredith Trubitt MD, MPH; Monee Amin MD
Show Notes: Monee Amin, MD
Infographics and Cover Art: Caroline Coleman, MD
Hosts: Meredith Trubitt MD, MPH; Monee Amin MD
Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MD
Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Technical Production: PodPaste
Guest: Tanvi Dhere, MD
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#354 Curbsiders Women in Medicine: Top 5 Challenges Faced by Women of Color in Academic Medicine Sep 14, 2022

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We’re back with another women in medicine episode– this time Shreya and Leah interview their she-ro Dr. Kemi Doll, career coach extraordinaire to women of color in academic medicine. She is breaking down the biggest challenges she’s seen her clients face and how to tackle them!
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Show Segments

Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Guest one-liner, Picks of the Week
Dr. Doll’s journey into coaching women of color in academic medicine
Top 5 challenges faced by women of color in academic medicine
Solutions to the challenges
Outro

Credits

Written and Produced by: Leah Witt, MD and Shreya Trivedi, MD
Infographic and Cover Art: Shreya Trivedi, MD
Show Notes: Leah Witt, MD
Hosts: Leah Witt, MD, Shreya Trivedi, MD and Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Associate Editor: Emi Okamoto, MD
Showrunners: Leah Witt, MD and Shreya Trivedi, MD
Technical Production: PodPaste
Guest: Kemi Doll, MD

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#353 Colon Polyps Sep 12, 2022

Show notes

Polyps, polypectomy & surveillance with Dr. Jennifer Maranki
Learn how to recommend a good bowel prep, read colonoscopy reports, and review recommended polyp surveillance with Dr. Jennifer Maranki, @jenmarankimd (Penn State Health)
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Show Segments

Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Guest one-liner, Picks of the Week
Case from Kashlak; definitions
Polyp definitions and categories
Bowel prep & colonoscopy quality
Colorectal polyp surveillance
Potential complications
When to consider polyposis syndromes
Outro

Credits

Producer & Writer: Elena Gibson MD
Show Notes: Elena Gibson MD
Infographic & Cover Art: Kate Grant MBChB DipGUMed
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MD
Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Technical Production: PodPaste
Guest: Jennifer Maranki MD

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REBOOT #49 Vertigo and Dizziness: How to Treat, Who to Send Home, and Who Might Have a Stroke Sep 05, 2022

Show notes

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 exam; plus, who benefits from medical therapy and vestibular rehab. Original show notes here.
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Show Segments

Intro, Getting to know our guest
Clinical Case
Why can’t patients describe their dizziness?
Classifying dizziness
The 3 vestibular syndrome buckets defined
Episodic vestibular syndrome differential diagnosis
Acute vestibular syndrome differential diagnosis
Chronic vestibular syndrome differential diagnosis
Challenges of medical history taking
Approach to the acute vestibular syndrome/HINTS
How to evaluate nystagmus
How to perform the head impulse test (aka head thrust)
How to perform “test of skew” (alternate cover testing)
Recap of HINTS exam and discussion of MRI
Signs and symptoms of cerebellar stroke
Use of Dix-Hallpike for episodic vertigo
What happens when you choose the wrong test
Continuous versus triggered dizziness, or vertigo
Meclizine use in BPPV
How to cure horizontal canal BPPV
Treatment for vestibular neuritis
Treatment for Meniere’s disease
Who benefits from vestibular rehab/exercises
Dizziness and giddiness
Take home points
Outro

Credits

Produced and Written by: Cyrus Askin MD
Show Notes: Matthew Watto MD
Hosts: Cyrus Askin MD, Stuart Brigham MD, Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Editor: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Guest: David Newman-Toker MD, PhD

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#352 H. pylori and Obesity Medicine FAQ: A rapid review (TFTC) Aug 31, 2022

Show notes

Recap and review the top pearls from recent episodes #322 H. Pylori and #324 Obesity Medicine FAQ with Watto and Paul. It’s Tales from the Curbside! (TFTC), our monthly series providing a rapid review of recent Curbsiders episodes for your spaced learning.
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Show Segments

Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
H. pylori
Obesity Medicine FAQ
Outro

Credits

Written, Produced, and Hosted by: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Show Notes: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
TFTC Cover Art design: Edison Jyang
Technical Production: Pod Paste

Full transcript HERE

REBOOT #284 An Antibiotics Primer, with @IDdocAdi Aug 28, 2022

Show notes

On this Curbsiders classic, we discuss antibiotic classes, common uses, the pathophysiology behind antibiotic mechanisms, and much more with infectious disease expert, Dr. Adi Shah MBBS (@IDdocAdi)! This antibiotics primer will break down the (cell) walls of antibiotic knowledge. Stop feeling silly when you deal with penicillins! Original show notes here.
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Show Segments

Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Guest one-liner
Picks of the Week*
How to approach antibiotics
Choosing antibiotics / Framework
Dr. Shah’s favorite antibiotics
Pneumonia
Diabetic Foot Infections
Take-home points
Outro

Credits

Produced and Written by: Nora Taranto MD
Infographic, Cover Art, Show Notes: Beth Garbitelli
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Editor: Matthew Watto (written materials): Clair Morgan of nodderly.com
Reviewer: Victor Kovac MD
Guest: Adi Shah MBBS

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#351 Live! Foot and Ankle Pain with Dr. Joan Ritter Aug 22, 2022

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The Thrill of Victory and the Agony of the Feet
Don’t fear foot pain! Learn how to evaluate the painful foot and ankle, what needs imaging, and who needs rehab. We are joined by Dr. Joan Ritter (Walter Reed National Military Medical Center) for a special live Curbsiders episode!
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Show Segments

Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Guest one-liner, Picks of the Week*
Case from Kashlak
Relevant anatomy
Ankle sprains
Achilles tendon rupture and tendonitis
Plantar fasciitis
Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction
Midfoot pain
Morton’s neuroma
Audience questions
Outro

Credits

Writer and Producer: Paul Williams MD, FACP
Show Notes and Infographic: Paul WIlliamsMD, FACP
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Associate Editor: Leah Witt MD
Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Technical Production: PodPaste
Guest: Joan Ritter MD

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#350 Rapid Response Series: Acute Hypoxemia Aug 15, 2022

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Diagnosing & Managing Acute Hypoxemia with Nick Mark MD
Quick! Your patient is desaturating! Have no fear, for in this installment of our Rapid Response series we have recruited pulmonologist/intensivist extraordinaire, the great Dr. Nick Mark of ICU One Pager, to share with us all the pitfalls and pearls we need to have under our collective belt when it comes to understanding, managing, and considering the etiologies of acute hypoxemia!
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Show Segments

Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Guest one-liner, Picks of the Week
Case from Kashlak; Definitions
How does a pulse oximeter work?
Clinical approach to hypoxemia
The SIX causes of hypoxemia
Delivering supplemental oxygen

Credits

Written and Produced by: Cyrus Askin MD & Edison Jyang MS4
Infographic and Cover Art: Edison Jyang MS4
Show Notes: Cyrus Askin, MD
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP; Cyrus Askin MD
Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MD
Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Technical Production: PodPaste

Guest: Nick Mark MD

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