The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

I’m Going Bananas for This One!Learn how to formulate a framework while dealing with potassium disorders in patients with varying levels of kidney disease.We’re joined by Dr Joel Topf, (@kidney_boy) to explore how to navigate potassium disorders, develop etiology frameworks, and treat these patients.Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CMEShow Segments Intro Rapid fire questions/Picks of the Week Case 1: Hyperkalemia How to Approach Patients with Hyperkalemia Treatment Options for Hyperkalemia Case 2: Hypokalemia How to Approach Patients With Hypokalemia Treatment Options for Hypokalemia Case 3: Hyperkalemia in ESKD patients How To Approach the Management in ESKD patients Take Home Points Outro Credits Producer, Writer, Show Notes, Infographics, & Cover Art: Sai S Achi MD MBA 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: Joel Topf MD, FACP DisclosuresDr. Topf reports the following conflicts of interests: Advisor-Travere Therapeutics, Advisor-Otsuka, Advisor-Vera Therapeutics, Advisor-Novartis, Advisor-Vertex TherapeuticsThe Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. Sponsor: FIGSGet 15% OFF your first order at wearfigs.com with code FIGSRX.Sponsor: Continuing Education CompanyVisit CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders and use promo code Curb30 for 30% off all online courses and webcasts. Sponsor: DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/CURB and use promo code CURB at checkout. Sponsor: DocUpdateDownload DocUpdate today, free on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

Diagnosis and Management of Obstructive Sleep ApneaShow description: Explore the interpretation of sleep studies in the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea. Master treatment of OSA and how to troubleshoot CPAP challenges with Dr. Aneesa Das. Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CMEShow Segments Intro and guest bio Case from Kashlak Definitions Sleep Testing and Interpretation Management of OSA Outro Credits Written and produced by: Alise Burke MD Infographic and Cover Art: Dylan Naldzin 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: Aneesa Das MD DisclosuresDr. Das reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. Sponsor: FreedGo to freed.ai and use code FREED50 for fifty dollars off your first month. Sponsor: DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/CURB and use promo code CURB at checkout. Sponsor: Continuing Education CompanyVisit CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders and use promo code Curb30 for 30% off all online courses and webcasts.

Separating Signal from HypePatients bring us lists. Greens powders, magnesium for everything, vitamin D “for immunity,” fish oil, creatine, curcumin… so how do we separate signals from hype without becoming the office that just says “no” to everything? In this home-grown deep dive, we build a practical, patient-centered framework for evaluating any supplement, then pressure-test it against the products patients actually take. Learn a five-question approach to any supplement, how to judge product quality in an industry the FDA does not pre-approve, and where the evidence actually lands on greens powders and multivitamins, magnesium, creatine, vitamin D, fish oil (and why cod liver oil is not the same thing), turmeric/curcumin, and glucosamine/chondroitin.Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CMEShow Segments Intro Ask These Five Questions: A Framework for Any Supplement Supplement Quality and Regulation Greens Powders and Multivitamins Magnesium Creatine Vitamin D Fish Oil and Cod Liver Oil Turmeric and Curcumin Glucosamine and Chondroitin Simplifying the Regimen Take-Home Points Credits Writer and Producer, Show Notes, Cover Art, Infographic: 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 Technical Production: PodPaste DisclosuresThe Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. Sponsor: FIGSCurbsiders listeners can get 15% off. Just go to WearFIGS.com and use code FIGSRX. Sponsor: Panacea FinancialVisit Panacea.Legal/curb to schedule your free consultation.Sponsor:Continuing Education CompanyVisit CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders and use promo code Curb30 for 30% off all online courses and webcasts.

From Pain to Gain: Diagnosis to Updated Treatment OptionsLearn how to recognize fibromyalgia as a disorder of central pain processing, distinguish it from common mimics, and apply evidence-based strategies for diagnosis and management. In this episode, Dr. Daniel Clauw (University of Michigan) shares practical clinical pearls on nociplastic pain, sensory hypersensitivity, non-pharmacologic therapies, medication selection, and why opioids often fail in fibromyalgia.Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CMEShow Segments Intro Rapid Fire questions Case 1 on fibromyalgia presentation Diagnosis and exam for fibromyalgia Non-pharmacologic treatment recommendations Pharmacologic treatment recommendations Case 2 on opioids for pain management 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: Emi Okamoto MD Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Dan J Clauw MD DisclosuresDr. Clauw reports financial disclosures with the following companies: Tonix, Axsome, Ono, Swing (Consulting Fee). The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. Sponsor: QuinceGo to Quince.com/curb for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. Sponsor: BreezeVisit meetbreeze.com/curbsiders to request your free quote and consultation with one of their licensed experts and make protecting your income a Breeze.

We have another classic episode for you. Transform your approach to menopause care with the latest evidence and expert insights you can use tomorrow. Learn how to move beyond outdated WHI-era fears and confidently prescribe individualized, effective hormonal therapies. We’re joined by urologist and sexual medicine specialist Dr Rachel Rubin (@DrRachelRubin), who brings clarity, practicality, and a fresh perspective to this rapidly evolving field.Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CMEShow Segments Intro Case Shifting care for menopause WHI/black box warning labels What makes you nervous? Local vaginal treatments Progesterone therapy Estrogen therapy Testosterone therapy Perimenopause Outro Credits Producer, Writer, Show Notes, Infographic, Cover Art: Molly Heublein MD Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP; Molly Heublein MD Reviewer: Leah Witt MD Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Rachel Rubin MD DisclosuresDr. Rachel Rubin reports financial support from Sprout Pharmaceuticals . The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. Sponsor: FIGSCurbsiders listeners can get 15% off. Just go to WearFIGS.com and use code FIGSRX.Sponsor: Panacea FinancialNew checking account customers can earn up to $300 by completing qualifying activities within 60 days of opening an account. Visit PanaceaFinancial.com/curbsiders today to learn more and see how to qualify for the $300 offer. Sponsor: BreezeVisit meetbreeze.com/curbsiders to request your free quote and consultation with one of their licensed experts and make protecting your income a Breeze.

Enjoy the ride as we go through a case of syncope with the Clinical Problem Solvers! Listen in awe as they break down their thought process when evaluating a patient presenting with syncope. We are joined by Reza Manesh (UCLA) and Rabih Geha (UCSF).Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CMEShow Segments Intro Aliquot 1 and case discussion Aliquot 2 and case discussion Aliquot 3 and case discussion Aliquot 4 and case discussion Aliquot 5 and case discussion Final Diagnosis Outro Credits Producers: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Edison Jyang, MD Clinical case writers: Youssef Saklawi, MD; Madallena Conte, MD Show notes, infographic, and cover art: Edison Jyang, 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: Reza Manesh, MD; Rabih Geha, MD DisclosuresDr. Reza Manesh reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. Sponsor: FIGSCurbsiders listeners can get 15% off. Just go to WearFIGS.com and use code FIGSRX.Sponsor: QuinceGo to Quince.com/curb for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.

Malignant Bowel Obstruction, VTE and Goals of CareMaster malignant bowel obstruction, cancer-associated thrombosis, and goals-of-care conversations in hospitalized patients with advanced cancer. Learn practical approaches to symptom management, anticoagulation decisions, and navigating high-stakes discussions around prognosis and hospice care. We’re joined by Dr. Jensa Morris, @JensaMorrisMD (Yale School of Medicine).Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Show Segments Intro Picks of the Week Case 1: Malignant small bowel obstruction: definitions, initial management, medications, NG tubes, nutrition, and procedural options Case 2: Cancer-associated VTE: choice of anticoagulant, treatment duration, unusual thromboses, and anticoagulation with brain metastases Case 3: Goals of care: prognosis, performance status, palliative care, hospice and end-of-life planningTake Home Points Outro Credits Writer, producer, and show notes: Reaford Blackburn, Jr., MD Infographic, Cover Art: Caroline Coleman, MD Hosts: Monee Amin, MD and Meredith Trubitt, MD Reviewer: Rahul Ganatra, MD Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Jensa Morris, MD Sponsor: Continuing Education CompanyVisit CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders and use promo code Curb30 for 30% off all online courses and webcasts. Sponsor: LocumstoryLocumstory.com is literally just a free, unbiased resource dedicated to educating physicians about locums.Sponsor: Mint MobileTo get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to mintmobile.com/CURB.

Cut through the hype of Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) tests and learn how to counsel patients on the real-world utility, false-positive risks, and the "stage shift" debate of these emerging blood assays. We are joined by world-renowned oncologist Dr. Margaret Tempero,UCSF Cancer Early Detection and Interception, to discuss whether these tests are truly ready for clinical prime time.Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CMEShow Segments 00:00 Introduction 01:57 Current Cancer Screening Programs 06:05 Emerging Blood-Based Cancer Tests 11:55 Test Characteristics and Limitations 18:05 Practical Considerations for Patients 25:33 Direct-to-Consumer Testing/Whole Body MRIs 36:46 Navigating Positive Test Results 45:10 Anxiety and Patient Education 47:08 Future Directions in Cancer Screening Outro Credits Producer, Writer, Show Notes, Infographic, Cover Art: Molly Heublein 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 Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Margaret Tempero, MD DisclosuresDr. Tempero reports the following financial relationships: Grail (research support), Global Bio Access Fund (Advisor), Bristol Myers Squibb (Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels, Board Membership, etc.), Astra Zeneca (Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels, Board Membership, etc), Immunovia (Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels, Board Membership, etc.), Merck (advisory committee), Renovo Rx (advisory committee), Urogen (Advisor). Financial relationships have not ended. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. Sponsor: FIGS Curbsiders listeners can get 15% off. Just go to WearFIGS.com and use code FIGSRX. Sponsor: FreedTry Freed Front Desk free for 7 days at getfreed.ai/front-desk.Sponsor: Quince Go to Quince.com/curb for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.

We go so that you want to go next year!Stay current with updates in hospital medicine from SHM Converge 2026 in Nashville, TN. Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CMEShow Segments Intro Picks of the Week Heart Failure Updates Things We Do For No Reason: Top 10 Pneumonia updates Pharmacotherapy Updates Severe Acute Liver Injury Nephrology Updates MED-TED Competition Pearls Fevers in Oncology Addiction Updates for the Hospitalists Alternatives to Guardianship Infectious disease updates Updates in Transfusion Medicine Sodium overcorrection/demyelinating syndrome Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) Perioperative hip fracture management EKG Updates Dermatology Updates Home Antibiotics Sepsis Updates Updates in Hospital Medicine Diabetes Inpatient Management Updates Outro Credits Producer and Writer: Monee Amin MD, Caroline Coleman MD, Meredith Trubitt MD Show Notes: Caroline Coleman MD and Meredith Trubitt MD Cover Art: Caroline Coleman MD Hosts: Monee Amin, MD, Meredith Trubitt, MD Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MD Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Dan Hunt MD, Kierstin Kennedy MD, Noble Maleque MD, Suchita Sata MD, Richard White MD DisclosuresDrs. Hunt, Kennedy, Maleque, Sata and White report no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. Sponsor: BabbelGet up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CURB. Sponsor: Continuing Education CompanyVisit CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders and use promo code Curb30 for 30% off all online courses and webcastsSponsor: Mint MobileShop plans at mintmobile.com/CURB

Join us as we explore practical, evidence-based strategies to help patients age with strength and confidence, and navigate the transition into retirement. We’re joined by Dr. Elizabeth Eckstrom (Oregon Health & Science University)!Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CMEShow Segments Intro Case Navigating Retirement Staying Physically Active Benefits of Tai Chi Nutrition Mobility limitations/chronic pain Osteoporosis Anti-aging/memory supplements Community Resources Outro Credits Written and Produced by: Ashlee Randolph DO, Rachel Miller MD Show Notes, infographic, cover art: Ashlee Randolph DO, Rachel Miller MD 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: Elizabeth Eckstrom MD, MPH DisclosuresDr. Elizabeth Eckstrom reports no relevant financial disclosures. 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. Sponsor: BabbelRight now get up to 60% off your Babbel subscription – at Babbel.com/CURBSponsor: Continuing Education CompanyVisit CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders and use promo code Curb30 for 30% off all online courses and webcasts. Sponsor: Locumstory.comLocumstory.com is literally just a free, unbiased resource dedicated to educating physicians about locums.

How do we help patients improve health span without letting wearables, biomarkers, and wellness trends take over the conversation? Learn how to think about CGMs in patients without diabetes, how to interpret early cardiometabolic risk beyond the A1c, how to prescribe exercise in a practical way, and how to counsel patients about sleep, wearables, and even peptides. We’re joined by Dr. Sandeep Palakadedi (Dr. “Deep”), founder and CEO of Velocity Health and author of The Ultimate Asset.Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CMEShow Segments Intro CGMs, Postprandial Glucose, and Data Neurosis Beyond Glucose: ApoB, Lp(a), and Early Cardiometabolic Risk Body Composition, VO2 Max, and Functional Longevity Sleep, HRV, and Wearables Prescribing Exercise in Real Life How to Talk to Patients About Peptides Take-Home Points CreditsWritten 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 Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Sandeep Palakodeti MD, MPH DisclosuresDr. Palakodeti reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. Sponsor: MINT MOBILEShop plans at MINTMOBILE.com/CURB.Sponsor: FIGSWe’ve teamed up with FIGS, and now Curbsiders listeners can get 15% off. Just go to WearFIGS.com and use code FIGSRX. Sponsor: Continuing Education CompanyFor Curbsiders listeners, there’s a special offer: use promo code Curb30 for 30% off all online courses and webcasts. Visit CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders to learn more.

Metabolic Health, Advanced Lipidology, and Preventing ASCVDLevel up your primary prevention game. Learn when ApoB, Lp(a), and CAC actually change management, how to spot cardiometabolic risk before diabetes declares itself, and how to make smarter lipid decisions beyond the standard panel. We’re joined by Dr. Greg Katz, cardiologist and prevention expert at NYU Langone Health.Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CMEShow Segments Intro Primary Prevention & Metabolic Syndrome (Case 1) Beyond the Standard Lipid Panel When to Order ApoB How Lp(a) Changes Management (Case 2) Using CAC/CCTA in the Gray Zone Recognizing Early Cardiometabolic Risk CGMs, Wearables, and Signal vs Noise (Case 3) How to Talk to Patients About Risk Take-Home Points CreditsWritten 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 Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Greg Katz MD DisclosuresDr. Katz reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. Sponsor: DeleteMeGet 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/CURB and use promocode CURB at checkout.Sponsor: Panacea Legal Visit Panacea.Legal and use code CURB20 for 20% off contract review services.Sponsor: FIGSWe’ve teamed up with FIGS, and now Curbsiders listeners can get 15% off. Just go to WearFIGS.com and use code FIGSRX. Sponsor: Continuing Education CompanyFor Curbsiders listeners, there’s a special offer: use promo code Curb30 for 30% off all online courses and webcasts. Visit CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders to learn more.