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#491: Benign Hematology with Brad Beeler Jul 14, 2025

Show notes

Decode low neutrophils, recognize thalassemia without chasing iron, and sharpen your approach to bleeding disorders in primary care.
Crack the code on confusing labs. Learn from Dr. Bradley Beeler, an academic hematologist, how to recognize thalassemia without over-ordering tests, why a low neutrophil count in a healthy patient might not be a problem, and how to tackle bleeding disorders in primary care.
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Show Segments

Intro
Case 1: Duffy-null associated neutrophil count
Case 2: Bleeding disorders
Case 3: Thalassemia
Outro

Credits

Written and produced by Paul Wurtz MD. Show notes, cover art, and infographic also created by Paul Wurtz MD.

Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Reviewer: Sai S Achi MD, MBA, FACP
Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
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Guest: Bradley Beeler MD

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Dr. Beeler reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures.

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490: Update! Anticoagulation for Venous Thromboembolism with Dr. Tara Lech, PharmD Jul 07, 2025

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Master the latest approaches for treating venous thromboembolism with expert tips on direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) selection, dosing, and duration. Learn how to tailor anticoagulation for special populations, handle treatment failures, and navigate long-distance travel risks. We’re joined by Dr. Tara Lech, PharmD, CACP (Beth Israel Lahey Health, @AnticoagPharmD, @anticoagpharmd.bsky.social‬).
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Show Segments

Intro
Case 1 from Kashlak
Choosing the right anticoagulant
Distal deep vein thrombosis management
Anticoagulation in special populations
Case 2 from Kashlak
Understanding treatment failure
Anticoagulation reversal agents
Outro

Credits

Producer, Writer, Show Notes, Infographic, Cover Art: Ben Furman
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Reviewer: Leah Witt, MD
Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Technical Production: PodPaste
Guest: Tara Lech, PharmD

Disclosures

Dr. Lech reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures.

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#489 Live from SHM #Converge2025 Rheumatology for the Hospitalist Jun 30, 2025

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Take the ache out of those joint aches!
Learn about inpatient diagnosis and management of crystalline arthropathies as well as a brief conversation about those rheumatology NOS cases. We’re joined by Dr. Kimberly Trotter, MD (University of Chicago).
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Show Segments

Intro
Rapid fire questions/Picks of the Week
Case 1
Differential Diagnosis of arthropathy
Risk factors for Gout
Diagnostic Evaluation
Acute Treatments
Long-term Treatments
Transitions of Care for Crystalline Arthropathy
Case 2
History and Physical Exam
Diagnostic Work up
Treatment
Outro

Credits

Writer, Producer, Show Notes, Hosts: Meredith Trubitt MD, Monee Amin MD
Infographic, Cover Art: Caroline Coleman, MD
Reviewer: Sai Achi MD, MBA, FACP
Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Technical Production: PodPaste
Guest: Kimberly Trotter, MD

Disclosures

Dr. Trotter reports financial relationship with GSK-Membership on Advisory Committee. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures.
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#488 DIGEST: Cytisinicline for smoking cessation, partner treatment for BV, combination therapy with statins and ezetimibe, and exercise and survival in colon cancer Jun 23, 2025

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Join us as we review recent practice-changing articles on the effect of combination statin and ezetimibe in reducing myalgias, male partner treatment for BV, semaglutide for MASH/liver fibrosis, exercise and cancer risk, and cytisinicline for smoking cessation. Fill your brain hole with some delicious apps and entrees from our spring Digests! Featuring Paul Williams (@PaulNWilliamz), Nora Taranto (@norataranto), special guest epidemiologist Alexander Chaitoff (@alexchaitoff) and Matt Watto (@doctorwatto).
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Credits

Written and Hosted by: Nora Taranto MD; Alexander Chaitoff MD, MPH; Paul Williams, MD, FACP, Matthew Watto MD, FACP, Alex Chaitoff MD MPH
Cover Art: Nora Taranto MD
Reviewer: Leah Witt MD
Technical Production: Pod Paste
Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP

Show Segments

Intro, disclaimer
Self-collected HPV tests for cervical cancer screening
Semaglutide for MASH/Liver Fibrosis
Male Partner Treatment for BV
Statins plus ezetimibe versus high-dose statins alone for statin-associated muscle symptoms
Exercise and Colon Cancer Risk
Cytisinicline for Smoking Cessation
Outro

Disclosures

Dr. Wiliams reports financial relationship with Merck for grant or research support. Dr Chaitoff reports financial relationship with Alosa Health for Consulting. Other Curbsiders members report no relevant financial disclosures.
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#487 Chronic Pain & Opioid Use Disorder with Dr. Jessie Merlin Jun 16, 2025

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Dive into practical, evidence-based approaches to managing pain in patients with opioid use disorder, bust common myths, and explore strategies to support patients. This episode will enhance your skills in providing holistic, patient-centered care. We’re joined by Dr. Jessica Merlin, @JessicaMerlinMD (University of Pittsburgh).
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Credits

Producer, Show Notes, Infographics: Carolyn Chan MD, MHS
Hosts: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS and Shawn Cohen MD
Reviewer: Payel Jhoom Roy MD, MSc
Showrunner: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS
Technical Production: PodPaste
Guest: Jessica Merlin MD, PhD, MBA

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#486 Infertility in Clinical Practice: A Primary Care Approach With Dr Brindha Bavan Jun 09, 2025

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Get confident supporting your patients with infertility in primary care! We cover who needs a workup, how to evaluate both partners, and when to refer—plus tips on coding, counseling, and emotional support. Reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Brindha Bavan shares practical insights to empower PCPs on the front lines of fertility care.
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Show Segments

Intro
Case from Kashlak
Definitions of infertility
Male factor infertility evaluation
- History
- Semen analysis
- lifestyle
Female factor infertility evaluation
- Anatomical approach
- Basic testing
- More advanced testing
Unexplained infertility treatment
Success of infertility treatments
Financial impact/advocacy
Oocyte preservation
Outro

Credits

Producer, Writer, Show notes, Cover Art, Infographics: Molly Heublein MD
Hosts: Molly Heublein MD, Era Kryzhanovskaya MD
Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MD
Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Technical Production: PodPaste
Guest: Brindha Bavan MD

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Dr. Brindha Bavan reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures.

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#485: Things We Do For No Reason™Live from SHM #Converge2025 Jun 02, 2025

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Brush up on your high-value care by exploring four Things We Do For No Reason with experts Dr. Tony Breu (@tony_breu, Harvard University) and Dr. Lenny Feldman (@DocLennyF, Johns Hopkins University). Follow along as they explore lactate-guided resuscitation in shock, beta blocker use with cocaine, holding anticoagulation in patients with fall risk, and discharge before noon.
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Show Segments

Intro
Picks of the Week
Part 1: Things We Do for No Reason™: Using lactate as our resuscitation guide in sepsis
Part 2: Things We Do for No Reason™: Discontinuing β-blockers in patients who use cocaine
Part 3: Things We Do for No Reason™: Discontinuing anticoagulation in older patients with atrial fibrillation and a high risk of falls
Part 4: Things We Do for No Reason™: Discharge before noon
Outro

Credits

Producers: Caroline Coleman MD, Monee Amin MD, Meredith Trubitt MD
Writers: Monee Amin MD and Meredith Trubitt MD
Show Notes, Infographic, Cover Art: Caroline Coleman, MD
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MD
Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Technical Production: PodPaste
Guest: Lenny Feldman, MD and Tony Breu, MD

Disclosures

Dr. Breu and Dr Feldman report no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures.

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#484 Hotcakes: Vitamin D3, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, and Physical Performance, Gabapentin and Falls, Gepotidacin for UTI, and Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss May 26, 2025

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Join us as we review recent practice-changing articles on the effect of vitamin D3 and omega-3 fatty acids on physical performance, gabapentin and falls, gepotidacin for uncomplicated UTI, and intermittent fasting for weight loss. Fill your brain hole with a delicious stack of hotcakes! Featuring Paul Williams (@PaulNWilliamz), Rahul Ganatra (@rbganatra), special guest Laura Glick (@LauraRGlick) and Matt Watto (@doctorwatto).
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Credits

Written and Hosted by: Rahul Ganatra MD, MPH; Paul Williams, MD, FACP, Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Cover Art: Rahul Ganatra MD, FACP
Reviewer: Sai S Achi, MD,MBA,FACP
Technical Production: Pod Paste
Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP

Show Segments

Intro, disclaimer
Vitamin D3 vs omega-3 fatty acids and physical performance
Gabapentin vs duloxetine and risk of falls
Gepotidacin vs nitrofurantoin for uncomplicated UTI
Intermittent fasting vs daily calorie restriction for weight loss
Outro

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#483: Diabetic Dilemmas in Older Adults, Pregnancy and Corticosteroid Use with Jeff Colburn, MD May 19, 2025

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This episode doesn't sugarcoat the truth about tricky diabetes management!
Wrangle wild blood sugars among older adults, pregnant individuals, and those taking corticosteroids! Join our Kashlak resident endocrinologist Dr. Jeff Colburn, as we dive into diabetic dilemmas. We will help you dodge dangerous lows and navigate tricky treatment traps in these special populations. Get the un-sugar-coated truth on managing complex diabetes cases!
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Show Segments

Intro
Diabetes in Older Adults (Geriatrics)
- General Approach
- Risks of Hypoglycemia
- 4Ms Framework
- Insulin Management
- Oral Medications
Diabetes in Pregnancy
- Preconception Counseling
- Eye Health Monitoring
- Insulin Therapy During Pregnancy
- Postpartum Care
Steroid-Induced Hyperglycemia
- General Approach
- Postprandial Insulin Adjustment
- NPH Insulin Usage
- Initiating Insulin
- Role of GLP-1RA and SGLT2-inhibitors
Take-home Points
Outro

Credits

Producer, Writer, and Show Notes: Isabel Valdez, PA-C
Infographic and Cover Art: Zoya Surani, BA, MS
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Reviewer: Leah Witt, MD
Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Technical Production: PodPaste
Guest: Jeff Colburn, MD

Disclosures

Dr. Jeff Colburn reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures.

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UNLOCKED #43 Exclusive! HFrEF (TFTC audio) May 14, 2025

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Join us at patreon.com/curbsiders today and save 20% on NEW Annual Memberships with promo code: UNLOCKED.
*This offer expires at 3am EST on May 15, 2025.
Matt and Paul recap top pearls from a recent episode on heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and the importance of understanding the underlying causes of heart failure with Dr. Michelle Kittleson (video version). They also answer listener questions and share their picks of the week.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Humor
01:41 Understanding Heart Failure
04:50 Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy
09:57 Practical Approaches to Treatment
13:58 The Importance of Medication Adherence
16:22 Dietary Considerations in Heart Failure
18:24 ED Follow-Ups and Patient Management
20:38 SGLT2 Inhibitors and Infections
25:58 Patient Counseling and Preventative Care
26:33 Picks of the Week

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