The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast
The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

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The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast brings you expert interviews, clinical pearls, and practice-changing knowledge — plus the occasional bad joke. Trusted by 100,000+ health professionals every month, we cover the full spectrum of internal medicine to keep you learning and laughing. No boring lectures here, just high-value content and a healthy dose of humor. Fantastic for Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Primary Care, and Hospital Medicine. Support the show: patreon.com/curbsiders Download our Primary Care Starter Guide e-book patreon.com/c/curbsiders/shop

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#511 Alzheimer's Disease: Updates in Diagnosis and Treatment
JAN 12, 2026
#511 Alzheimer's Disease: Updates in Diagnosis and Treatment
<div> <p>Blood-based Biomarkers, Anti-Amyloid Therapies and Beyond</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>Claim CME for this episode at </strong><a href="http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org"><strong><a href="http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org">curbsiders.vcuhealth.org</a></strong></a><strong>!<br><br></strong><a href="http://patreon.com/curbsiders">Patreon</a> | <a href="https://thecurbsiders.com/category/curbsiders-podcast">Episodes</a> | <a href="https://audioboom.com/channels/5034728.rss">Subscribe</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3SKlzOLxyztvA1BkJfnf67">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thecurbsiders7326">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://thecurbsiders.com/digest">Newsletter</a> | <a href="mailto:[email protected]">Contact</a> | <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/user/kashlakmemorial">Swag!</a> | <a href="http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org">CME</a><br><strong><br>Show Segments<br></strong><br></p></div><ul> <li>Intro</li> <li>Case</li> <li>Cognitive and functional history reminders</li> <li>Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease</li> <li>Blood-based biomarkers</li> <li>Anti-amyloid therapy indications, eligibility and contraindications</li> <li>Patient counseling and treatment decisions</li> <li>ARIA</li> <li>Key takeaways</li> <li>Outro</li> </ul><div> <strong><br>Credits<br></strong><br></div><ul> <li>Written and Produced by: Natalie Barrett DO, Rachel K Miller MD</li> <li>Show notes, cover art and infographic: Natalie Barrett DO, Rachel K Miller MD, Leah Witt MD</li> <li>Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP   </li> <li>Reviewer: Sai S Achi MD, MBA,FACP</li> <li>Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP</li> <li>Technical Production: PodPaste</li> <li>Guest: Halima Amjad, MD</li> </ul><div> <p><strong><br>Disclosures<br></strong><br>Dr. Amjad reports financial relationships with Centene (Advisor) and Craniometrix (Advisor). Relationships have not ended. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. </p><p>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. </p><p><strong><br>Sponsor: </strong><a href="http://babbel.com/CURB"><strong>Babbel <br></strong></a><br>Right now get up to 55% off your Babbel subscription at <a href="http://babbel.com/CURB">Babbel.com/<strong>CURB</strong></a>.</p><p><strong>Sponsor: </strong><a href="http://quince.com/curb"><strong>Quince<br></strong></a><br>Go to <a href="http://quince.com/curb">Quince.com/curb</a> for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too.<br><strong><br>Sponsor: </strong><a href="http://sanfordguide.com/">Sanford Guide<br></a><br>Search for Sanford Guide in the app stores. And, Curbsiders listeners can get 20% off the already very moderately priced yearly subscriptions directly at <a href="http://sanfordguide.com/">sanfordguide.com</a>. Go to <a href="http://sanfordguide.com/">sanfordguide.com</a> and use the code, CURB at checkout.</p></div>
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#510 Diverticulitis for the Hospitalist
JAN 5, 2026
#510 Diverticulitis for the Hospitalist
<div>Diverticulitis Simplified: Imaging, Antibiotics, Diet, and When to Call Surgery<br> <br> Master diverticulitis! Learn how to distinguish uncomplicated from complicated disease, when to reach for antibiotics, and which patients need surgical consultation. We’re joined by Dr. Bob Hollis (<a href="https://www.uab.edu/medicine/surgery/gastrointestinal/faculty/hollis-robert-h-m-d-m-s-p-h#">University of Alabama at Birmingham</a>) and Dr. Andrew Webster (<a href="https://med.emory.edu/departments/medicine/divisions/infectious-diseases/profile/?u=AWEBST2">Emory University</a>).<br> <br> <strong>Claim free CME for this episode at </strong><a href="http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org/"><strong><a href="http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org">curbsiders.vcuhealth.org</a></strong></a><strong>!</strong><br> <br> <a href="http://patreon.com/curbsiders">Patreon</a> | <a href="https://thecurbsiders.com/category/curbsiders-podcast">Episodes</a> | <a href="https://audioboom.com/channels/5034728.rss">Subscribe</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3SKlzOLxyztvA1BkJfnf67">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thecurbsiders7326">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://thecurbsiders.com/digest">Newsletter</a> | <a href="mailto:[email protected]">Contact</a> | <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/user/kashlakmemorial">Swag!</a> | <a href="http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org/">CME</a><br> <strong><br> Show Segments<br> </strong><br> </div> <ul> <li>Intro</li> <li>Rapid Fire Questions</li> <li>Picks of the Week</li> <li>Case 1</li> <li>Defining and Classifying Diverticulosis vs Diverticulitis</li> <li>History and Physical Exam</li> <li>Labs and Imaging</li> <li>Disposition: Admit or Discharge?</li> <li>Antibiotics: Who Needs them and How to Choose</li> <li>Duration of Antibiotic Therapy</li> <li>Diagnostic Pitfalls and Redflags</li> <li>Nutrition in the Hospitalized Patient with Diverticulitis</li> <li>Case 2</li> <li>Surgery and IR Consultation</li> <li>Antibiotics in Diverticular Abscess</li> <li>Repeat Imaging in Undrainable Abscess</li> <li>Elective Surgery in Diverticulitis</li> <li>Case 3</li> <li>Diverticulitis with Perforation</li> <li>Counseling Patients Undergoing Surgery</li> <li>Ostomy Reversal Timing</li> </ul> <div> <strong><br> Credits<br> </strong><br> </div> <ul> <li>Writer, Producer, and Show Notes: Reaford Blackburn, Jr., MD</li> <li>Infographic and Cover Art: Caroline Coleman, MD</li> <li>Hosts: Monee Amin, MD and Meredith Trubitt, MD </li> <li>Reviewer: Rahul Ganatra</li> <li>Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP</li> <li>Technical Production: PodPaste</li> <li>Guests: Bob Hollis, MD and Andrew Webster, MD</li> </ul> <div> <strong>Sponsor: </strong><a href="https://www.wearfigs.com/"><strong>FIGS<br> </strong></a><br> Take <strong>15% off your first order</strong> at <a href="http://wearfigs.com">Wearfigs.com</a> with the code <strong>FIGSRX</strong>.<br> <strong><br> Sponsor: </strong><a href="http://cmemeeting.org/curbsiders"><strong>Continuing Education Company<br> </strong></a><br> Visit <a href="http://cmemeeting.org/curbsiders">CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders</a> and use promo code <strong>Curb30</strong> for 30% off all online courses and webcasts.  <br> <strong><br> Sponsor: </strong><a href="http://gusto.com/cribsiders"><strong>Gusto</strong></a><strong> <br> </strong>Try Gusto today at <a href="http://gusto.com/cribsiders">gusto.com/cribsiders</a>, and get three months free when you run your first payroll. <br> <br> <br> </div>
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73 MIN
#509 Fresh Hypertension Guidelines. West Philadelphia Doc Jordy Cohen Keeps Our Hypertension Management Fresh
DEC 22, 2025
#509 Fresh Hypertension Guidelines. West Philadelphia Doc Jordy Cohen Keeps Our Hypertension Management Fresh
<div> <a href="http://patreon.com/curbsiders">Patreon</a> | <a href="https://thecurbsiders.com/category/curbsiders-podcast">Episodes</a> | <a href="https://audioboom.com/channels/5034728.rss">Subscribe</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3SKlzOLxyztvA1BkJfnf67">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thecurbsiders7326">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://thecurbsiders.com/digest">Newsletter</a> | <a href="mailto:[email protected]">Contact</a> | <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/user/kashlakmemorial">Swag!</a> | <a href="http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org">CME</a><br> <strong><br> Show Segments<br> </strong><br> </div> <ul> <li>Intro</li> <li>Case: Jeremy</li> <li>Wearable devices inaccuracies</li> <li>Ideal blood pressure measurement</li> <li>Diagnosis and workup</li> <li>Management and fixed-dose combination pills</li> <li>Case: Jolene and pregnancy</li> <li>Outro</li> </ul> <div> <strong>Credits<br> </strong><br> </div> <ul> <li>Written and Produced by: Deborah Gorth MD, PhD</li> <li>Infographic and Cover Art by: Deborah Gorth MD, PhD and Meryl Gorth RD, MPH</li> <li>Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP   </li> <li>Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MD</li> <li>Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP</li> <li>Technical Production: PodPaste</li> <li>Guest: Jordana Cohen MD, MSCE</li> </ul> <div> <strong>Disclosures<br> </strong><br> Financial Relationships disclosed for Dr. Jordana Cohen: Wolters Kluwer (Royalties or Patent Beneficiary) and National Institutes of Health (Grant or research support)<br> <strong><br> Sponsor: </strong><a href="http://wearfigs.com"><strong>FIGS<br> </strong></a><br> We’ve teamed up with FIGS, and now Curbsiders listeners can get 15% off. Just go to <strong><a href="http://WearFIGS.com">WearFIGS.com</a></strong> and use code <strong>FIGSRX</strong>. <strong> <br> </strong><br> <strong>Sponsor: </strong><a href="http://masterclass.com/CURB"><strong>MasterClass<br> </strong></a><br> MasterClass always has great offers during the holidays, sometimes up to as much as 50% off. Head over to <a href="http://masterclass.com/CURB"><strong><a href="http://masterclass.com/CURB">masterclass.com/CURB</a></strong></a> for the current offer.<br> <strong><br> Sponsor: </strong><a href="http://quince.com/curb"><strong>Quince<br> </strong></a><strong>G</strong>o to <a href="http://quince.com/curb"><strong><a href="http://Quince.com/curb">Quince.com/curb</a></strong></a> for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.<br> <br> <br> </div>
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#508: ASCVD Risk & Lipids Update! PREVENT, ApoB, Lp(a) + Next-Gen Therapies
DEC 15, 2025
#508: ASCVD Risk & Lipids Update! PREVENT, ApoB, Lp(a) + Next-Gen Therapies
<div>Master cardiovascular disease prevention! Learn how to apply the new PREVENT risk calculator, use the CPR framework for risk reclassification, and interpret ApoB and Lp(a) in modern lipid management. We’re joined by <a href="https://med.emory.edu/directory/profile/?u=LSPERLI">Dr. Laurence Sperling</a> to break down what’s new in ASCVD risk assessment and prevention.<br> <br> <strong>Claim CME for this episode at </strong><a href="http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org"><strong><a href="http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org">curbsiders.vcuhealth.org</a></strong></a><strong>!</strong><br> <br> <a href="http://patreon.com/curbsiders">Patreon</a> | <a href="https://thecurbsiders.com/category/curbsiders-podcast">Episodes</a> | <a href="https://audioboom.com/channels/5034728.rss">Subscribe</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3SKlzOLxyztvA1BkJfnf67">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thecurbsiders7326">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://thecurbsiders.com/digest">Newsletter</a> | <a href="mailto:[email protected]">Contact</a> | <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/user/kashlakmemorial">Swag!</a> | <a href="http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org">CME</a><br> <strong><br> Show Segments<br> </strong><br> </div> <ul> <li>Intro</li> <li>Case 1 from Kashlak </li> <li>Risk assessment framework</li> <li>ApoB and Non-HDL cholesterol</li> <li>Lipoprotein(a) and its importance</li> <li>The PREVENT risk score and its implications</li> <li>Statins and other lipid lowering therapies</li> <li>The role of diet and lifestyle in lipid management</li> <li>Case 2 from Kashlak</li> <li>Familial Hypercholesterolemia diagnosis and management</li> <li>Key takeaways</li> <li>Outro</li> </ul> <div> <strong><br> Credits<br> </strong><br> </div> <ul> <li>Producer, Writer, Shownotes, Infographic, and Cover art: Ben Furman, MPH </li> <li>Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP   </li> <li>Reviewer: Leah Witt, MD</li> <li>Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP</li> <li>Technical Production: PodPaste</li> <li>Guest: Laurence Sperling, MD </li> </ul> <div> <strong><br> Disclosures<br> </strong><br> Dr. Sperling reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. <br> <br> <strong><br> Sponsor: </strong><a href="https://bucksbauminstitute.uchicago.edu/">Bucksbaum-Siegler Institute<br> </a><br> If you want to learn more about what the Bucksbaum-Siegler Institute is doing and to nominate someone for the Clinical Excellence Award—you can check them out today. Visit <a href="http://bucksbauminstitute.uchicago.edu/"><strong><a href="http://bucksbauminstitute.uchicago.edu">bucksbauminstitute.uchicago.edu</a></strong></a>.<br> <br> <strong>Sponsor: </strong><a href="http://grammarly.com/podcast"><strong>Grammarly</strong></a><strong> <br> </strong><br> Sign up for FREE and experience how Grammarly can elevate your professional writing from start to finish. Visit <strong><a href="http://Grammarly.com/podcast">Grammarly.com/podcast</a></strong>. <br> <strong><br> Sponsor: </strong><a href="http://cmemeeting.org/curbsiders"><strong>Continuing Education Company<br> </strong></a><br> Use promo code Curb30 to get 30% off all online courses and webcast. Visit <a href="http://CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders">CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders</a> to learn more.<br> <strong><br> Sponsor: </strong><a href="https://www.getfreed.ai/"><strong>Freed<br> </strong></a><br> Use code: CURB50 to get $50 off your first month when you subscribe!<br> <br> <br> </div>
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95 MIN