The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

Peptides, Mouth Tape, Raw Milk & More: What’s Worth the Hype? Learn the evidence on social media wellness trends and how to discuss with your patients (and friends!) without being dismissive (or falling for the hype). Explore viral trends like peptides, red light masks, sleepy girl mocktails and mouth taping along with understanding influencer incentives for promoting wellness trends. We’re joined by infectious disease epidemiologist and science communicator Jessica Malaty Rivera to talk evidence, uncertainty, misinformation, and trust, @jessicamalatyrivera, ( JPHMP , @jessicamalatyrivera , Making Science Make Sense Substack), Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Show Segments Intro Case Why health information spreads on social media Talking to patients about viral wellness trends Peptides Red light masks Mouth taping Sleepy girl mocktails Raw milk and the appeal-to-nature fallacy Fibermaxxing Contrast therapy and cold plunging Take-home points Outro Credits Producers, Writers, Show Notes, Infographics, Cover Art:: Rand Mudafr, Leah Witt Gaspard, MD 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: Jessica Malaty Rivera Disclosures Jessica Malaty Rivera reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. Sponsor: Continuing Education Company For Curbsiders listeners, there’s also an exclusive offer: use promo code Curb30 for 30% off all online courses and webcasts. Visit CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders to learn more. Sponsor: Quince Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/curb . Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. Sponsor: UpToDate For a limited time, Curbsiders listeners can get 10% off UpToDate packages with code CURB3 . Visit store.uptodate.com Sponsor: Gusto Try Gusto today at gusto.com/CURB , and get three months free when you run your first payroll.

We have another classic episode for you. Dizziness can be a daunting presenting symptom. Demystify dizziness with us by breaking it down by timing and triggers, various pertinent physical maneuvers, and even an approach to chronic dizziness. We are joined by our esteemed guest Dr. David Hale ( Johns Hopkins )! Sponsor: Babbel Go to Babbel.com/CURB for up to 60% off. Sponsor: Locumstory Locumstory.com is literally just a free, unbiased resource dedicated to educating physicians about locums Sponsor: Quince Go to Quince.com/curb for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too Sponsor: Mint Mobile Get premium wireless for $15/mo. Shop Mint Unlimited Plans at MINTMOBILE.com/CURB .

All About Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction Master disorders of gut–brain interaction. Learn how Rome V changes the diagnosis of IBS and other DGBIs, how to approach chronic diarrhea and the microbiome, and how to choose targeted treatments for bloating, pain, and vomiting. We’re joined by Dr. Xiao Jing (Iris) Wang, a gastroenterologist and expert in disorders of gut–brain interaction. Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Show Segments Intro Updates to Rome V Criteria Microbiome Information Evaluation and Management of Chronic Diarrhea Abelchia Abdominophrenic Dyssynergia Key Takeaways Outro Credits Written and Produced by: Zoya Surani Show Notes, Infographic, Cover Art by: 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: Dr. Xiao Jing (Iris) Wang Disclosures Dr. Wang reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. Sponsor: Panacea Visit panacea.legal/curb to schedule your free consultation. Sponsor: UpToDate For a limited time, listeners can get 10% off UpToDate packages with code CURB at store.uptodate.com Sponsor: FIGS Curbsiders listeners can get 15% off. Just go to WearFIGS.com and use code FIGSRX . Sponsor: MasterClass Get at least 15% off any annual membership at MASTERCLASS.com/CURB

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! | CME Show 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 Disclosures Dr. Topf reports the following conflicts of interests: Advisor-Travere Therapeutics, Advisor-Otsuka, Advisor-Vera Therapeutics, Advisor-Novartis, Advisor-Vertex Therapeutics The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. Sponsor: FIGS Get 15% OF F your first order at wearfigs.com with code FIGSRX. Sponsor: Continuing Education Company Visit 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: DocUpdate Download DocUpdate today, free on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

This episode explores complex questions around addiction treatment from our audience, including the off-label use of GLPs for SUDs, the nuances of naloxone, and managing high-dose methadone in hospital settings. Experts Drs. Shawn Cohen and Zina Huxley-Reicher , in addition to the co-hosts Drs. Carolyn Chan and Era Kryzhanovskaya share insights, resources, and practical tips for clinicians navigating these challenging scenarios. Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! 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. Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | iTunes | CurbsidersAddictionMed@gmail.com | CME! Show Segments Intro, disclaimer Picks of the Week Off-Label GLP use Naloxone review Acute pain in patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) Care Coordination with opioid treatment programs (OTPs) New medications for pain; suzetrigine Perioperative pain management for patients with OUD Outro Credits Producer, Show Notes, Infographic: Era Kryzhanovskaya, MD Hosts: Carolyn Chan, MD. MHS and Era Kryzhanovskaya, MD Reviewer: Kenny Morford, MD Showrunner: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Shawn Cohen, MD; Zina Huxley-Reicher, MD Sponsor: The Permanente Medical Group Join us in New York City as we host Information Sessions on Thursday, August 20th, Friday the 21st, and Saturday the 22nd, , as well as a Social Mixer at the Castell Rooftop Lounge on Friday, August 21st. Visit northerncalifornia.permanente.org and RSVP today Sponsor: UpToDate For a limited time, listeners can get 10% off UpToDate packages with code CURB1. Visit store.uptodate.com . Sponsor: FIGS Get 15% OFF your first order at wearfigs.com with code FIGSRX. Sponsor: Quince Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/curb . Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns

Diagnosis and Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Show 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! | CME Show 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 Disclosures Dr. Das reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. Sponsor: Freed Go 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 Company Visit CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders and use promo code Curb30 for 30% off all online courses and webcasts.

We have another classic episode for you. Level 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.

Separating Signal from Hype Patients 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! | CME Show 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 Disclosures 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: Panacea Financial Visit Panacea.Legal/curb to schedule your free consultation. Sponsor: Continuing Education Company Visit CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders and use promo code Curb30 for 30% off all online courses and webcasts.

Caring for patients using mitragynine-derived substances Familiarize yourself with the differences in mitragynine-derived compounds. Understand how to identify and manage kratom use disorder and withdrawal from mitragynine-derived compounds. We’re joined by Dr. Jonathan Tanawan ( Profile ). Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! 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. Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | iTunes | CurbsidersAddictionMed@gmail.com | CME! Credits Written and Produced, with Show Notes, Infographic, and Cover Art by Zina Huxley-Reicher, MD Hosts: Carolyn Chan, MD. MHS and Zina Huxley-Reicher, MD Reviewer: Kento Sonoda, MD, MPH Showrunner: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Jonathan Tanawan, MD Show Segments Intro, disclaimer, guest bio Guest one-liner, Picks of the Week* Case from Kashlak; Definitions Pharmacology of kratom and other mitragynine-based compounds How to take a mitragynine-specific substance use history Defining a use disorder Withdrawal from kratom Managing a use disorder with MOUD Legal landscape and regulation Outro Sponsor: Freed Go to freed.ai and use code FREED50 for fifty dollars off your first month. Sponsor: Figs Curbsiders listeners can get 15% off. Just go to WearFIGS.com and use code FIGSRX . Sponsor: Continuing Education Company Visit CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders and use promo code Curb30 for 30% off all online courses and webcasts.

From Pain to Gain: Diagnosis to Updated Treatment Options Learn 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! | CME Show 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 Disclosures Dr. Clauw reports financial disclosures with the following companies: Tonix, Axsome, Ono, Swing (Consulting Fee). The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. Sponsor: Quince Go to Quince.com/curb for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. Sponsor: Breeze Visit meetbreeze.com/curbsiders to request your free quote and consultation with one of their licensed experts and make protecting your income a Breeze.

With 10+ parts to the 2025 ACLS guidelines, it’s a lot to sift through. Join us for this focused conversation on the parts that have had most practice changing updates with Dr. Jessica Nave ( Emory University ). Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Show Segments Intro Rapid Fire Questions/Picks of the Week Case 1 Updates to narrow complex unstable tachyarrhythmias Case 2 Stable ventricular tachycardia Ventricular fibrillation Refractory ventricular fibrillation POCUS/Lines Post Cardiac Arrest Care Termination of Resuscitation Outro Credits Producer, Writer, Show Notes, Hosts: Monee Amin MD, Meredith Trubitt MD Cover Art, Infographic:Caroline Coleman MD Reviewer: Sai Achi MD, MBA,FACP Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Jessica Nave MD Disclosures Dr. Nave reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. Sponsor: Mint Mobile To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to mintmobile.com/CURB . Sponsor: Locumstory Locumstory.com is literally just a free, unbiased resource dedicated to educating physicians about locums. Sponsor: Babbel Go to Babbel.com/CURB for up to 60% off.

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! | CME Show 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 Disclosures Dr. Rachel Rubin reports financial support from Sprout Pharmaceuticals . 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: Panacea Financial New 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: Breeze Visit meetbreeze.com/curbsiders to request your free quote and consultation with one of their licensed experts and make protecting your income a Breeze.

Confidently counsel on nutrition, as we discuss different dietary patterns and address common patient queries. We are joined by Dr. Joan Salge Blake ( Boston University ). Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Show Segments Intro Case Ketogenic Diets Mediterranean & DASH Diets Fiber Oils and Fats Processed Foods Paleolithic and Carnivore Diets Food Order and Glycemic Control Protein Vegetarian and Vegan Diets Intermittent Fasting and Meal Timing Artificial Sweeteners Outro Credits Producer, Writer, Show Notes, Infographic, and Cover Art: Edison Jyang, 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: Joan Salge Blake, EdD, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND Disclosures Joan Salge Blake, EdD, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND reports no relevant financial disclosures. 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: UpToDate For a limited time, get 10% off UpToDate packages with code CURB10 . Visit https://store.uptodate.com/ to save on your annual or longer personal UpToDate subscription today. Sponsor: Continuing Education Company Visit CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders and use promo code Curb30 for 30% off all webcasts and THANKYOU40 for up to 40% off online courses The customer appreciation 40% off offer ends on June 30th.

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! | CME Show 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 Disclosures Dr. Reza Manesh reports no relevant financial disclosures. 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: Quince Go to Quince.com/curb for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.

Become the Medetomi-Dean of Admissions Step up your hospital addiction medicine game by learning to troubleshoot methadone dose confirmations/missed doses and understanding how medetomidine’s emergency in the drug supply is impacting patients and withdrawal management. We’re joined by Dr Maggie Lowenstein ( University of Pennsylvania ) Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! 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. Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | iTunes | CurbsidersAddictionMed@gmail.com | CME! Credits Writer, Producer, and Show Notes: Shawn Cohen MD Infographic and Cover Art: Zoya Surani Hosts: Carolyn Chan, MD. MHS and Shawn Cohen MD Reviewer: Payel Jhoom Roy MD, MSc Showrunner: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Maggie Lowenstein MD MPhil MSHP Sponsor: Babbel Go to Babbel.com/CURB for up to 60% off. Sponsor: FIGS Curbsiders listeners can get 15% off. Just go to WearFIGS.com and use code FIGSRX . Sponsor: Freed Setup takes 30 minutes and pricing starts at $149 a month. Try it free for 7 days at getfreed.ai/front-desk .

Malignant Bowel Obstruction, VTE and Goals of Care Master 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 Company Visit CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders and use promo code Curb30 for 30% off all online courses and webcasts. Sponsor: Locumstory Locumstory.com is literally just a free, unbiased resource dedicated to educating physicians about locums. Sponsor: Mint Mobile To get your new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to mintmobile.com/CURB .

Join us as we review recent articles and news featured in The DIGEST, including updated lipid guidelines, GLP1 agonists holds and procedures, the newest drug in pancreatic cancer, and discontinuing thyroid supplementation. Fill your brain hole with a delicious stack of hotcakes! Featuring Drs. Nora Taranto ( @norataranto ), Laura Glick ( @lauraglick ) and Matt Watto (@doctorwatto) . Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Mailing List | Contact | CME! Credits Written and Hosted by: Nora Taranto MD MSCE, Laura Glick MD, Matthew Watto MD, FACP Cover Art: Nora Taranto MD MSCE Reviewers: Emi Okamoto MD Technical Production: Pod Paste Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Show Segments Intro and pun Lipid Management Guidelines Overview Emerging Treatments in Oncology Press Release on a new KRAS Inhibitor for Pancreatic Cancer Perioperative Considerations for GLP-1 Use Deprescribing Levothyroxine in Older Adults Sponsor: Panacea Financial If you're about to make the leap into residency and feeling the financial pressure of that transition, visit PanaceaFinancial.com/curbsiders today. Sponsor: UpToDate for a limited time, get 10% off UpToDate packages with code CURB10. Visit store.uptodate.com to save on your annual or longer personal UpToDate subscription today.

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! | CME Show 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 Disclosures Dr. 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: Freed Try 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 have another classic episode for you. Don’t get caught treating high blood pressure like it is 2024. Dr. Jordy Cohen ( @jordybc.bsky.social , University of Pennsylvania ) guides us through the new hypertension guidelines. Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Show Segments Intro Case: Jeremy Wearable devices inaccuracies Ideal blood pressure measurement Diagnosis and workup Management and fixed-dose combination pills Case: Jolene and pregnancy Outro Credits Written and Produced by: Deborah Gorth MD, PhD Infographic and Cover Art by: Deborah Gorth MD, PhD and Meryl Gorth RD, MPH 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: Jordana Cohen MD, MSCE Disclosures Financial Relationships disclosed for Dr. Jordana Cohen: Wolters Kluwer (Royalties or Patent Beneficiary) and National Institutes of Health (Grant or research support) Sponsor: Locumstory Pop by Locumstory.com to see if it’s something that makes sense for you. Sponsor: UpToDate For a limited time, get 10% off UpToDate packages with code CURB10. Visit https://store.uptodate.com/ to save on your annual or longer personal UpToDate subscription today. Sponsor: Continuing Education Company Visit CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders and use promo code Curb30 for 30% off all online courses and webcasts.

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! | CME Show 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 Disclosures Drs. Hunt, Kennedy, Maleque, Sata and White report no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. Sponsor: Babbel Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/ CURB . Sponsor: Continuing Education Company Visit CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders and use promo code Curb30 for 30% off all online courses and webcasts Sponsor: Mint Mobile Shop plans at mintmobile.com/CURB