The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

Metabolic Health, Advanced Lipidology, and Preventing ASCVD
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.
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Show 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

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: Greg Katz MD

Disclosures

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

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Join us as we review and appraise recent practice-changing articles. In this episode, we cover the latest in GLP-1s and GIP agonists for CVD, Type 2 Diabetes, and Obesity, valacyclovir to treat Alzheimer’s, weight regain patterns after medication-induced weight loss, and a deep dive into the data behind deprescribing – and behavioral science to increase deprescribing behavior.  Fill your brain hole with a delicious stack of hotcakes! Featuring Paul Williams (@PaulNWilliamz), Alex Chaitoff (@alexchaitoff), Nora Taranto (@norataranto), & Matt Watto (@doctorwatto).
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Credits

Written and Hosted by: Nora Taranto MD, MSCE; Alexander Chaitoff MD, MPH; Paul Williams, MD, FACP,, & Matthew Watto MD, FACP

Cover Art: Nora Taranto MD, MSCE

Reviewer: Sai S Achi MD, MBA, FACP

Technical Production: Pod Paste

Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP

Show Segments

Intro, disclaimer

GLP-1 + GIPs vs GLP-1s for patients with T2DM and Obesity – SURPASS-CVOT 

Weight Regain after Weight loss 

VALAD – Valacyclovir in patients with early Alzheimer’s 

Nudges to increase Deprescribing 

Outro

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We have a classic episode for you. 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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Stop getting TICK’ed off by Lyme
Master Lyme disease — from recognizing erythema migrans and avoiding unnecessary testing to managing disseminated Lyme and post-exposure prophylaxis. Learn practical, evidence-based strategies you can use in the clinic. We’re joined by Dr. Sophie Woolston MD, infectious diseases expert and clinician-educator. (MaineHealth)
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Show Segments

Intro

Case 1

Lyme Basics

Stages of Lyme

Lyme Testing and Interpretation

Coinfection

Lyme Treatment

Tick Prevention and Removal

Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome

Outro

Credits

Written and Produced by: Beth Gasperlin MD

Show Notes, Infographics, and Cover Art by: Zoya Surani

Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP, Beth Gasperlin MD  

Reviewer: Leah Witt MD

Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP

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Guest: Sophie Woolston MD

Disclosures

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

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Helping you diagnose a common cause of hypertension!
Hypertension is a growing disease globally, affecting millions of individuals and increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke. Along with the expert help of Dr. Vaidya (Brigham and Women’s Hospital), we help reimagine the approach of clinicians in terms of hypertension and help them navigate common diagnostic dilemmas! @AnandVaidya17 (Bluesky) @AnandVaidya17 (X)
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Show Segments

Introduction and Personal Interests

Advice and Wisdom in Medicine 

Case 1

Defining Primary Aldosteronism

Screening for Primary Aldosteronism

How common is Primary Aldosteronism

Challenges in Diagnosis and Testing

Medication Management and Testing Protocols

Managing indeterminate cases

Aldosterone Suppression Testing and its role

Discussing treatment options with patients

Case 2

Considering genetic causes of Primary Aldosteronism

The need for AVS for lateralization

Upcoming imaging modalities for Primary Aldosteronism

Case 3

Medical Management of Primary Aldosteronism

Future Directions in Treatment

Credits

Producer, Writer, Show Notes:Mobeen Ahmad MBBS 

Infographic:Kate Grant MBChB MRCGP

Cover Art:Kate Grant MBChB MRCGP

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:  Anand Vaidya MD, MMSc

Disclosures

Dr. Vaidya has disclosed the following: 
Financial Relationships: Astra Zeneca-Consulting Fee and Corcept-Consulting Fee, relationships have not ended. 
The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures.

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