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*The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast* brings you expert interviews, clinical pearls, and practice-changing knowledge — plus the occasional bad joke. Trusted by 100,000+ health professionals every month, we cover the full spectrum of internal medicine to keep you learning and laughing. No boring lectures here, just high-value content and a healthy dose of humor. Fantastic for Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Primary Care, and Hospital Medicine.

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REBOOT #458 Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction - Kittleson Rules Outpatient Heart Failure Volume 1 May 12, 2025

Show notes

We’re taking a break this week, but we’ll be back next week with a brand-new episode.
Provide superb outpatient care for your patients with HFrEF. Identify underlying causes of heart failure and titrate medications with ease. Dr Michelle Kittleson @MKittlesonMD (Cedars Sinai) breaks down the nuances of treating this common cardiac condition.
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Show Segments

00:00 Introduction
03:22 Case Presentation: Newly Diagnosed Heart Failure
07:26 Using Physical Exam Findings to Guide Diuresis
11:58 The Four Pillars of Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy for Heart Failure
15:07 Optimizing Therapy and Follow-Up in Heart Failure Patients
22:10 The Benefits of High-Intensity Initiation and Titration of Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy
28:02 Consideration of Other Medications
40:02 Referral to Advanced Heart Failure Specialist
49:11 Optimizing Therapy and Follow-Up
55:33 Conclusion and Book Recommendation

Credits

Writer and Producer: Deborah Gorth MD, PhD
Infographic and Cover Art: Zoya Surani
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: Michelle Kittleson MD, PhD

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#482 Recap from SHM #Converge25 May 05, 2025

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Highlights and Pearls from SHM’s Annual Meeting
We recap the top pearls for the hospitalist from #SHM #Converge25 hitting updates in GI, stroke, anticoagulation, perioperative medicine, artificial intelligence, and more.
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Show Segments

Intro
Care of the Patient Experiencing Homelessness
Updates in GI
Delirium
Adaptive Leadership
Transgender Health
Capacity Assessment
Heart Failure
Care of the Transplanted Kidney
Precipitated Withdrawal
IV contrast
Alcohol Withdrawal
MRSA Nares Swabs
Bugs, Bite, and Fever
Perioperative Medicine
Parkinson’s Disease
Stroke
Outro

Credits

Producer, Writer, Show Notes: Meredith Trubitt MD, Monee Amin MD, Caroline Coleman MD
Cover Art: Caroline Coleman, MD
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Reviewer: Rahul Ganatra, MD MPH
Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Technical Production: PodPaste
Guest: Michelle Brooks MD, Avital O’Glasser MD, Rahul Ganatra MD MPH

Disclosures

The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures.

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#481 Prediabetes and Diabetes Prevention with Dr. Scott Isaacs Apr 28, 2025

Show notes

Conquer prediabetes and diabetes prevention! We’re joined by Dr. Scott Isaacs, who provides essential pearls on navigating screening tests for diabetes and prediabetes, identifying atypical cases of prediabetes, and individualizing management of prediabetes with lifestyle changes and medications.
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Show Segments

Intro
Case from Kashlak
Why screen for prediabetes and diabetes?
Who to screen for prediabetes and diabetes
How to screen for prediabetes and diabetes
Role of the physical exam
Explaining a diagnosis of prediabetes to patients
Atypical types of prediabetes
Management of prediabetes: lifestyle changes
Management of prediabetes: medications
Outro

Credits

Producer, Writer, and Show Notes: Malini Gandhi MD
Infographic and Cover Art: Zoya Surani
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Reviewer: Sai Achi MD,MBA,FACP
Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Technical Production: PodPaste
Guest: Scott Isaacs MD

Disclosures

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

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#480 Hypermobility with Dr. Linda Bluestein Apr 21, 2025

Show notes

Don’t bend the knee to hypermobility! Learn how to evaluate patients for possible joint hypermobility, what associated conditions to be mindful of, and where to start with management. We’re joined by Dr. Linda Bluestein, @BluesteinLinda (https://www.hypermobilitymd.com), who shares her years of experience in treating patients with hypermobility!
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Show Segments

Intro and getting to know our guest
Case from Kashlak
Hypermobility definitions and background
Initial screening for hypermobility
Physical examination
Associated conditions and symptoms
Management principles of joint hypermobility
Outro

Credits

Writer and Producer: Paul Williams, MD, FACP
Show Notes: Paul Williams, MD, FACP
Infographic and Cover Art: Paul Williams, MD, FACP
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: Linda Bluestein, MD

Disclosures

Dr. Bluestein reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures.
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#479 Managing Treatment-Resistant Depression featuring Dr. Jessi Gold Apr 14, 2025

Show notes

Lead the way in depression management! We’re joined by Dr. Jessi Gold, a psychiatrist and mental health advocate, who provides essential pearls on ways to recognize the multifaceted nature of depression and similarly presenting medical conditions. We also discuss the complexities of treatment options including various medication options and therapies, and how to choose between these treatments.
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Show Segments

Intro
Case 1 from Kashlak
Medical conditions that can mimic depression
Diagnosis of depression
How to explain depression to family
Initial treatment options for depression
Case 2 from Kashlak
Suicide risk assessment
Trialing, augmenting, and tapering of medications
Pharmacogenetic testing
Alternate treatment options: TMS, ECT, ketamine, psilocybin, cannabis
Outro

Credits

Written and Produced by: Zoya Surani
Show Notes, Infographic, and Cover Art: Zoya Surani
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Reviewer: Sai Achi MD,MBA,FACP
Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Technical Production: PodPaste
Guest: Jessi Gold, MD

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

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#478 Dementia 2.0 with Anna Chodos Apr 07, 2025

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Updates in classification, evaluation, and treatment
Become dexterous with dementia management! We’re talking with Dr. Anna Chodos about cognitive domains, diagnostic criteria, patient and caregiver resources, new antibody therapies, and brain health plans!
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Show Segments

Intro
Rapid fire questions
The Terminology of Neurocognitive Disorders
Cognitive Domains: A Comprehensive Approach
Physical Examination Insights
Medical Workup for Dementia
Imaging and Biomarkers in Dementia Diagnosis
Referral Considerations for Dementia Patients
Understanding Dementia Stages and Prognosis
Implementing Brain Health Plans
Medications for Dementia Management
Controversies in Monoclonal Antibody Therapies
The Importance of Early Detection and Planning
Outro

Credits

Producers, Writers and Show Notes: Leah Witt, MD and Margaret Heller, MD
Infographic and Cover Art: Leah Witt, 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: Anna Chodos, MD

Disclosures

Dr. Chodos received remuneration from Novo Nordisk for participating in a task force looking at the feasibility of incorporating biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease into primary care. The financial relationship has ended. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures.
The production of this episode was supported by the Penn Geriatrics AGE-SMART Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Grant. This podcast content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the Health Resources and Services Administration or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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#477 Hotcakes: Suzetrigine for acute pain, SGLT2i and PAD, Safety of Lowering LDL, Restrictive vs Liberal Transfusion Strategy in MI revisited Mar 31, 2025

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Join us as we review recent practice-changing articles on suzetrigine for acute pain, the risk of PAD events from SGLT2 inhibitors, the safety of very low LDL, and the benefits of restrictive vs liberal transfusion strategies in acute MI with anemia. Fill your brain hole with a delicious stack of hotcakes! Featuring Rahul Ganatra (@rbganatra), Matt Watto (@doctorwatto), and special guest Molly Brett (Paul Williams got a break and took a much-needed vacation this week!).
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Credits

Written and Hosted by: Rahul Ganatra MD, MPH; Molly Brett MD, and Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Cover Art: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Reviewer: Leah Witt, MD
Technical Production: Pod Paste
Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP

Show Segments

Intro, guest introduction, disclaimer
Cognitive safety of very low LDL Cholesterol
Suzetrigine for acute pain
Risk for amputation associated with SGLT2 inhibitors
Transfusion strategies in acute MI with anemia revisited
Outro

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#476 Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder 2.0 with Dr Stephen Holt Mar 24, 2025

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Make MAUD your topira-MATE
Level up your treatment for people with alcohol use disorder. Learn about medication options beyond the first line, when they’re appropriate and not, and how to work with your patients to set goals that fit them. We’re joined by Dr Stephen Holt (Yale University School of Medicine)
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Credits

Written, produced, show notes, cover art and infographics by: Shawn Cohen MD
Hosts: Carolyn Chan, MD. MHS, Shawn Cohen MD, and Paul Williams MD
Reviewer: Kento Sonoda MD
Showrunner: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS
Technical Production: PodPaste
Guest: Stephen Holt MD

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#475 Perioperative Update with Dr. Avital O’Glasser Mar 17, 2025

Show notes

2024 ACC/AHA guideline update, including biomarker testing, MINS, and other consulting tips
Master perioperative medicine! Learn when to hold ACE inhibitors, how to manage OSA without delaying surgery, and why "NPO after midnight" is outdated. We’re joined by Dr. Avital O’Glasser, our Chief of Perioperative Medicine!
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Show Segments

Intro
Case
Preoperative Assessment & Consulting Tips
Risk Calculators
Frailty
Pulmonary Considerations
Cardiovascular Meds & BP Management
NPO: Why Are We Still Doing This?
Biomarkers & Postoperative Risk
MINS
Outro

Credits

Written and produced, show notes, cover art, CME, and infographics: Paul Wurtz MD.
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: Avital O’Glasser MD

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Dr. O’Glasser reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures.

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#474 Resistant Hypertension the Next Frontier Mar 10, 2025

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Treat Hypertension Like No Doctor Has Ever Treated Hypertension Before
Treating hypertension never gets boring. Learn about emerging therapies and how to continue to tackle this common diagnosis like a pro. Dr. Jordy Cohen (@jordybc.bsky.social) leads us through her approach to keeping the BP where it should be (University of Pennsylvania).
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Show Segments

00:00 Introduction and Current Interests
01:55 Understanding Hypertension
11:59 Blood Pressure Measurement Techniques
19:58 Treatment Goals and Guidelines for Hypertension
30:02 Managing Resistant Hypertension and New Treatments
36:00 Exploring GLP-1 Agonists and Blood Pressure Benefits
39:06 Aldosterone Synthase Inhibitors: A New Hope
42:00 Innovative Approaches: Small Interfering RNAs in Hypertension
47:06 Renal Denervation: A Controversial Procedure
55:01 Understanding Resistant Hypertension and Testing Protocols

Credits

Writer and Producer: Deborah Gorth MD, PhD
Show Notes: Ben Furman and Deborah Gorth MD, PhD
Cover Art and Infographic: Deborah Gorth MD, PhD and Meryl Gorth RD, MPH
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Reviewer: Sai Achi MD, MBA, FACP
Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Technical Production: PodPaste
Guest: Jordana Cohen MD, MSCE

Disclosures

Dr. Jordana Cohen and The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures.
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