Episodes

  • REBOOT: #454 Kidney Boy on Managing Diabetes and Hypertension in CKD

    REBOOT: #454 Kidney Boy on Managing Diabetes and Hypertension in CKD
    Jul 24 2025
    Here is a classic Curbsiders episode with one of our favourite guests of all time, Dr Joel Topf.

    Learn how to manage diabetes and hypertension in chronic kidney disease with expert tips from Kidney Boy, Kashlak’s Chief of Nephrology, Dr. Joef Topf @kidney_boy.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • #492 Hair and Nails with Helena Pasieka MD MS

    #492 Hair and Nails with Helena Pasieka MD MS
    Jul 21 2025
    Combing through common dermatologic complaints in Primary Care

    Hone your framework for assessing generalized and patchy hair loss and learn how to counsel patients about the hair loss advice they hear on social media. We discuss useful tests and treatments, psychosocial factors in relation to hair loss, variations in hair types and mention relevant nail conditions.

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    Show Segments

    • Intro
    • Examination of hair and nails, ethnic hair types and cultural hair styles and practices.
    • Lab tests- clinically useful tests, and those to avoid
    • Telogen Effluvium
    • Scaly itchy scalp, seborrheic dermatosis, psoriasis
    • Androgenic alopecia and age-related hair loss
    • Topical and oral treatments
    • Examining the nails, conditions related to nail polishes and prosthetics
    • Patchy hair loss, alopecia areata, Discoid Lupus Erythematosis
    • Dr Pasieka’s take home points
    • Outro

    Credits

    • Written & Produced by: Kate Grant MBChB, MRCGP
    • Show Notes, Infographic & Cover Art : Kate Grant MBChB, MRCGP
    • 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: Helena Pasieka MD MS

    Disclosures

    Dr. Pasieka reports no relevant financial disclosures. Dr. Pasieka’s views are her own and do not represent those of her employer or the department of defense.

    The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures.

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    Sponsor Freed

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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • PATREON UNLOCKED #39 Exclusive! Travel Medicine

    PATREON UNLOCKED #39 Exclusive! Travel Medicine
    Jul 17 2025
    Matt and Paul recap top pearls from a recent episode on Travel Medicine with Dr. Boghuma Titanji (audio version) and share their picks of the week. Below are links to the original interview & show notes.
    #449 Travel Medicine

    Picks of the week:
    Paul recommends: Clutch - Psychic Warfare; Harry Nilsson - The Point
    Watto - Mr. McMahon (Netflix Docuseries)
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    40 mins
  • #491: Benign Hematology with Brad Beeler

    #491: Benign Hematology with Brad Beeler
    Jul 14 2025
    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
    • Technical Production: PodPaste
    • Guest: Bradley Beeler MD

    Disclosures

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


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    Sponsor:     Continuing Education Company

    Curbsiders listeners get 45% off select online courses — that’s the biggest discount CEC has ever offered, and it’s exclusive to you with promo code Curb45, through July 30. You can also use Curb30 for 30% off all webcasts and on demand replay courses. Check it all out at CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders.
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • 490: Update! Anticoagulation for Venous Thromboembolism with Dr. Tara Lech, PharmD

    490: Update! Anticoagulation for Venous Thromboembolism with Dr. Tara Lech, PharmD
    Jul 7 2025
    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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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • #489 Live from SHM #Converge2025 Rheumatology for the Hospitalist

    #489 Live from SHM #Converge2025 Rheumatology for the Hospitalist
    Jun 30 2025
    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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    47 mins
  • #488 DIGEST: Cytisinicline for smoking cessation, partner treatment for BV, combination therapy with statins and ezetimibe, and exercise and survival in colon cancer

    #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
    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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    Sponsor:     Continuing Education Company

    Curbsiders listeners get 45% off select online courses with promo code Curb45, through July 30. You can also use Curb30 for 30% off all webcasts and on demand replay courses. Check it all out at CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • #487 Chronic Pain & Opioid Use Disorder with Dr. Jessie Merlin

    #487 Chronic Pain & Opioid Use Disorder with Dr. Jessie Merlin
    Jun 16 2025
    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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    By listening to this episode and completing CME, this can be used to count towards the new DEA 8-hr requirement on substance use disorders education.

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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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    1 hr and 26 mins