The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

Join us as we review recent practice-changing articles on Varenicline by mail for smoking cessation, anticoagulation for intermediate risk AF, CAC scores plus PREVENT for ASCVD risk stratification, blood testing for CRC, a new oral PCSK9 inhibitor, and more. Fill your brain hole with a delicious stack of hotcakes! Featuring Paul Williams (@PaulNWilliamz), Rahul Ganatra (@rbganatra), and Matt Watto (@doctorwatto).
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Credits

Written and Hosted by: Rahul Ganatra MD, MPH; Paul Williams, MD, FACP, Matthew Watto MD, FACP

Cover Art: Rahul Ganatra, MD, MPH

Reviewer: Sai S  Achi, MD, MBA, FACP

Technical Production: Pod Paste

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

Show Segments

Intro, disclaimer

Varenicline by mail for smoking cessation

Anticoagulation for intermediate-risk AF

CAC scores added to PREVENT for ASCVD

Blood testing for colorectal cancer

Oral PCSK9 inhibitor, negative results for pelacarsan and ziltivekimab 

Outro

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Blood-based Biomarkers, Anti-Amyloid Therapies and Beyond
We have another classic episode for you. From blood-based biomarkers to anti-amyloid treatments, join us as we explore the latest in Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis and treatment with Dr. Halima Amjad. This episode will equip you to guide your patients about the latest Alzheimer’s diagnostics as well as eligibility, risks and monitoring for anti-amyloid therapies.
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Show Segments

Intro

Case

Cognitive and functional history reminders

Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease

Blood-based biomarkers

Anti-amyloid therapy indications, eligibility and contraindications

Patient counseling and treatment decisions

ARIA

Key takeaways

Outro

Credits

Written and Produced by: Natalie Barrett DO, Rachel K Miller MD

Show notes, cover art and infographic: Natalie Barrett DO, Rachel K Miller MD, Leah Witt 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: Halima Amjad, MD

Disclosures

Dr. Amjad reports financial relationships with Centene (Advisor) and Craniometrix (Advisor). Relationships have not 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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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),
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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. 

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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)!

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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.
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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. 

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