Episodios

  • #485: Things We Do For No Reason™Live from SHM #Converge2025

    #485: Things We Do For No Reason™Live from SHM #Converge2025
    Jun 2 2025
    Brush up on your high-value care by exploring four Things We Do For No Reason with experts Dr. Tony Breu (@tony_breu, Harvard University) and Dr. Lenny Feldman (@DocLennyF, Johns Hopkins University). Follow along as they explore lactate-guided resuscitation in shock, beta blocker use with cocaine, holding anticoagulation in patients with fall risk, and discharge before noon.

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    Show Segments

    • Intro
    • Picks of the Week
    • Part 1: Things We Do for No Reason™: Using lactate as our resuscitation guide in sepsis
    • Part 2: Things We Do for No Reason™: Discontinuing β-blockers in patients who use cocaine
    • Part 3: Things We Do for No Reason™: Discontinuing anticoagulation in older patients with atrial fibrillation and a high risk of falls
    • Part 4: Things We Do for No Reason™: Discharge before noon
    • Outro

    Credits

    • Producers: Caroline Coleman MD, Monee Amin MD, Meredith Trubitt MD
    • Writers: Monee Amin MD and Meredith Trubitt MD
    • Show Notes, Infographic, Cover Art: Caroline Coleman, 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: Lenny Feldman, MD and Tony Breu, MD


    Disclosures

    Dr. Breu and Dr Feldman report no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures.


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  • #484 Hotcakes: Vitamin D3, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, and Physical Performance, Gabapentin and Falls, Gepotidacin for UTI, and Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss

    #484 Hotcakes: Vitamin D3, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, and Physical Performance, Gabapentin and Falls, Gepotidacin for UTI, and Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss
    May 26 2025
    Join us as we review recent practice-changing articles on the effect of vitamin D3 and omega-3 fatty acids on physical performance, gabapentin and falls, gepotidacin for uncomplicated UTI, and intermittent fasting for weight loss. Fill your brain hole with a delicious stack of hotcakes! Featuring Paul Williams (@PaulNWilliamz), Rahul Ganatra (@rbganatra), special guest Laura Glick (@LauraRGlick) 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, FACP
    • Reviewer: Sai S Achi, MD,MBA,FACP
    • Technical Production: Pod Paste
    • Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP

    Show Segments

    • Intro, disclaimer
    • Vitamin D3 vs omega-3 fatty acids and physical performance
    • Gabapentin vs duloxetine and risk of falls
    • Gepotidacin vs nitrofurantoin for uncomplicated UTI
    • Intermittent fasting vs daily calorie restriction for weight loss
    • Outro

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    59 m
  • #483: Diabetic Dilemmas in Older Adults, Pregnancy and Corticosteroid Use with Jeff Colburn, MD

    #483: Diabetic Dilemmas in Older Adults, Pregnancy and Corticosteroid Use with Jeff Colburn, MD
    May 19 2025
    This episode doesn't sugarcoat the truth about tricky diabetes management!

    Wrangle wild blood sugars among older adults, pregnant individuals, and those taking corticosteroids! Join our Kashlak resident endocrinologist Dr. Jeff Colburn, as we dive into diabetic dilemmas. We will help you dodge dangerous lows and navigate tricky treatment traps in these special populations. Get the un-sugar-coated truth on managing complex diabetes cases!

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    Show Segments

    • Intro
    • Diabetes in Older Adults (Geriatrics)
      • General Approach
      • Risks of Hypoglycemia
      • 4Ms Framework
      • Insulin Management
      • Oral Medications
    • Diabetes in Pregnancy
      • Preconception Counseling
      • Eye Health Monitoring
      • Insulin Therapy During Pregnancy
      • Postpartum Care
    • Steroid-Induced Hyperglycemia
      • General Approach
      • Postprandial Insulin Adjustment
      • NPH Insulin Usage
      • Initiating Insulin
      • Role of GLP-1RA and SGLT2-inhibitors
    • Take-home Points
    • Outro

    Credits

    • Producer, Writer, and Show Notes: Isabel Valdez, PA-C
    • Infographic and Cover Art: Zoya Surani, BA, MS
    • 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: Jeff Colburn, MD

    Disclosures

    Dr. Jeff Colburn reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures.

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    1 h y 19 m
  • UNLOCKED #43 Exclusive! HFrEF (TFTC audio)

    UNLOCKED #43 Exclusive! HFrEF (TFTC audio)
    May 14 2025
    Join us at patreon.com/curbsiders today and save 20% on NEW Annual Memberships with promo code: UNLOCKED.

    *This offer expires at 3am EST on May 15, 2025.

    Matt and Paul recap top pearls from a recent episode on heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and the importance of understanding the underlying causes of heart failure with Dr. Michelle Kittleson (video version). They also answer listener questions and share their picks of the week.

    Chapters:
    00:00 Introduction and Humor
    01:41 Understanding Heart Failure
    04:50 Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy
    09:57 Practical Approaches to Treatment
    13:58 The Importance of Medication Adherence
    16:22 Dietary Considerations in Heart Failure
    18:24 ED Follow-Ups and Patient Management
    20:38 SGLT2 Inhibitors and Infections
    25:58 Patient Counseling and Preventative Care
    26:33 Picks of the Week
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    31 m
  • REBOOT #458 Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction - Kittleson Rules Outpatient Heart Failure Volume 1

    REBOOT #458 Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction - Kittleson Rules Outpatient Heart Failure Volume 1
    May 12 2025
    We’re taking a break this week, but we’ll be back next week with a brand-new episode.

    Provide superb outpatient care for your patients with HFrEF. Identify underlying causes of heart failure and titrate medications with ease. Dr Michelle Kittleson @MKittlesonMD (Cedars Sinai) breaks down the nuances of treating this common cardiac condition.

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    Show Segments

    • 00:00 Introduction
    • 03:22 Case Presentation: Newly Diagnosed Heart Failure
    • 07:26 Using Physical Exam Findings to Guide Diuresis
    • 11:58 The Four Pillars of Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy for Heart Failure
    • 15:07 Optimizing Therapy and Follow-Up in Heart Failure Patients
    • 22:10 The Benefits of High-Intensity Initiation and Titration of Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy
    • 28:02 Consideration of Other Medications
    • 40:02 Referral to Advanced Heart Failure Specialist
    • 49:11 Optimizing Therapy and Follow-Up
    • 55:33 Conclusion and Book Recommendation

    Credits

    • Writer and Producer: Deborah Gorth MD, PhD
    • 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: Michelle Kittleson MD, PhD

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  • #482 Recap from SHM #Converge25

    #482 Recap from SHM #Converge25
    May 5 2025
    Highlights and Pearls from SHM’s Annual Meeting

    We recap the top pearls for the hospitalist from #SHM #Converge25 hitting updates in GI, stroke, anticoagulation, perioperative medicine, artificial intelligence, and more.

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    Show Segments

    • Intro
    • Care of the Patient Experiencing Homelessness
    • Updates in GI
    • Delirium
    • Adaptive Leadership
    • Transgender Health
    • Capacity Assessment
    • Heart Failure
    • Care of the Transplanted Kidney
    • Precipitated Withdrawal
    • IV contrast
    • Alcohol Withdrawal
    • MRSA Nares Swabs
    • Bugs, Bite, and Fever
    • Perioperative Medicine
    • Parkinson’s Disease
    • Stroke
    • Outro

    Credits

    • Producer, Writer, Show Notes: Meredith Trubitt MD, Monee Amin MD, Caroline Coleman MD
    • Cover Art: Caroline Coleman, MD
    • Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
    • Reviewer: Rahul Ganatra, MD MPH
    • Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
    • Technical Production: PodPaste
    • Guest: Michelle Brooks MD, Avital O’Glasser MD, Rahul Ganatra MD MPH
    Disclosures

    The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures.

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    1 h y 29 m
  • #481 Prediabetes and Diabetes Prevention with Dr. Scott Isaacs

    #481 Prediabetes and Diabetes Prevention with Dr. Scott Isaacs
    Apr 28 2025
    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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  • #480 Hypermobility with Dr. Linda Bluestein

    #480 Hypermobility with Dr. Linda Bluestein
    Apr 21 2025
    Don’t bend the knee to hypermobility! Learn how to evaluate patients for possible joint hypermobility, what associated conditions to be mindful of, and where to start with management. We’re joined by Dr. Linda Bluestein, @BluesteinLinda (https://www.hypermobilitymd.com), who shares her years of experience in treating patients with hypermobility!

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    Show Segments

    • Intro and getting to know our guest
    • Case from Kashlak
    • Hypermobility definitions and background
    • Initial screening for hypermobility
    • Physical examination
    • Associated conditions and symptoms
    • Management principles of joint hypermobility
    • Outro

    Credits


    • Writer and Producer: Paul Williams, MD, FACP
    • Show Notes: Paul Williams, MD, FACP
    • Infographic and Cover Art: Paul Williams, MD, 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: Linda Bluestein, MD

    Disclosures

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

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