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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#525: Multi-Cancer Early Detection Testing
MAY 18, 2026
#525: Multi-Cancer Early Detection Testing
<div> <p>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 <strong>Dr. Margaret Tempero</strong>,<a href="https://cancer.ucsf.edu/support/cedi">UCSF Cancer Early Detection and Interception</a>, to discuss whether these tests are truly ready for clinical prime time.</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><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></p><p><strong><br>Show Segments</strong></p></div><ul> <li>00:00 Introduction </li> <li>01:57 Current Cancer Screening Programs </li> <li>06:05 Emerging Blood-Based Cancer Tests </li> <li>11:55 Test Characteristics and Limitations </li> <li>18:05 Practical Considerations for Patients </li> <li>25:33 Direct-to-Consumer Testing/Whole Body MRIs</li> <li>36:46 Navigating Positive Test Results </li> <li>45:10 Anxiety and Patient Education </li> <li>47:08 Future Directions in Cancer Screening </li> <li>Outro</li> </ul><div> <strong><br>Credits<br></strong><br></div><ul> <li>Producer, Writer, Show Notes, Infographic, Cover Art: Molly Heublein 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: Margaret Tempero, MD</li> </ul><div> <p><strong><br>Disclosures</strong></p><p>Dr. Tempero reports the following financial relationships: <br>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. <br>The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. </p><p><strong>Sponsor: </strong><a href="https://www.wearfigs.com/"><strong>FIGS</strong></a> </p><p>Curbsiders listeners can get 15% off. Just go to <a href="http://wearfigs.com/">WearFIGS.com</a> and use code FIGSRX.  </p><p><strong>Sponsor:</strong> <a href="https://www.getfreed.ai/front-desk"><strong>Freed</strong></a></p><p>Try Freed Front Desk free for 7 days at <a href="https://www.getfreed.ai/front-desk">getfreed.ai/front-desk</a>.</p><p><strong>Sponsor: </strong><a href="https://quince.com/curb"><strong>Quince </strong></a></p><p>Go to <a href="https://quince.com/curb">Quince.com/curb</a> for free shipping on your order  and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. </p></div>
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48 MIN
REBOOT: #509 Fresh Hypertension Guidelines. West Philadelphia Doc Jordy Cohen Keeps Our Hypertension Management Fresh
MAY 11, 2026
REBOOT: #509 Fresh Hypertension Guidelines. West Philadelphia Doc Jordy Cohen Keeps Our Hypertension Management Fresh
<div> <p>We have another classic episode for you. Don’t get caught treating high blood pressure like it is 2024. Dr. Jordy Cohen (<a href="https://web-cdn.bsky.app/profile/did:plc:dzqzxnqfqscw3uyiqb7c63rg">@jordybc.bsky.social</a>, <a href="https://www.pennmedicine.org/providers/profile/jordana-cohen">University of Pennsylvania</a>) guides us through the new hypertension guidelines.</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: 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><br>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> <p><strong><br>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)</p><p><strong><br>Sponsor: </strong><a href="http://locumstory.com"><strong>Locumstory<br></strong></a>Pop by <a href="http://locumstory.com"><strong><a href="http://Locumstory.com">Locumstory.com</a></strong></a> to see if it’s something that makes sense for you.  </p><p><strong><br>Sponsor: UpToDate<br></strong>For a limited time, get 10% off UpToDate packages with code CURB10. Visit <a href="https://store.uptodate.com/">https://store.uptodate.com/</a> to save on your annual or longer personal UpToDate subscription today.</p><p><strong>Sponsor: </strong><a href="https://www.cmemeeting.org/curbsiders"><strong>Continuing Education Company<br></strong></a>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. </p></div>
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77 MIN
#524 SHM Converge 2026–Recap
MAY 4, 2026
#524 SHM Converge 2026–Recap
<div> <p>We go so that you want to go next year!</p><p>Stay current with updates in hospital medicine from SHM Converge 2026 in Nashville, TN. </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>!</strong></p><p><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>Picks of the Week</li> <li>Heart Failure Updates</li> <li>Things We Do For No Reason: Top 10</li> <li>Pneumonia updates</li> <li>Pharmacotherapy Updates</li> <li>Severe Acute Liver Injury</li> <li>Nephrology Updates</li> <li>MED-TED Competition Pearls</li> <li>Fevers in Oncology</li> <li>Addiction Updates for the Hospitalists</li> <li>Alternatives to Guardianship</li> <li>Infectious disease updates</li> <li>Updates in Transfusion Medicine</li> <li>Sodium overcorrection/demyelinating syndrome</li> <li>Total parenteral nutrition (TPN)</li> <li>Perioperative hip fracture management</li> <li>EKG Updates</li> <li>Dermatology Updates</li> <li>Home Antibiotics</li> <li>Sepsis Updates</li> <li>Updates in Hospital Medicine</li> <li>Diabetes Inpatient Management Updates</li> <li>Outro</li> </ul><div> <strong><br>Credits<br></strong><br></div><ul> <li>Producer and Writer: Monee Amin MD, Caroline Coleman MD, Meredith Trubitt MD</li> <li>Show Notes: Caroline Coleman MD and Meredith Trubitt MD</li> <li>Cover Art: Caroline Coleman MD</li> <li>Hosts: Monee Amin, MD, Meredith Trubitt, MD</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: Dan Hunt MD, Kierstin Kennedy MD, Noble Maleque MD, Suchita Sata MD, Richard White MD</li> </ul><div> <p><strong><br>Disclosures<br></strong><br>Drs. Hunt, Kennedy, Maleque, Sata and White report no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. </p><p><strong><br>Sponsor: </strong><a href="https://www.babbel.com/pages/en-us/eg_podcast_flags_ame_usa-en?bsc=podcast-curb&amp;btp=default&amp;utm_campaign=usa-hostread&amp;utm_content=6m12mlt..oxfordroad..thecurbsidersmedpod..usa&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_source=curb&amp;utm_term=generic_v1"><strong>Babbel<br></strong></a><br>Get up to 60% off at <a href="http://babbel.com/CURB">Babbel.com/<strong>CURB</strong></a>. <br><strong><br>Sponsor: </strong><a href="https://www.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="https://www.mintmobile.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_campaign=mint_podcast&amp;utm_content=curb&amp;dnfemfkahqkdlf=curb"><strong>Mint Mobile<br></strong></a><br>Shop plans at <a href="http://mintmobile.com/CURB">mintmobile.com/CURB</a></p></div>
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105 MIN
#523 Hotcakes: Left Atrial Appendage Closure vs AC for Afib, Apixaban vs Rivaroxaban for VTE, Intensive LDL Targeting, GLP1s and Substance Use Disorders, and more
APR 27, 2026
#523 Hotcakes: Left Atrial Appendage Closure vs AC for Afib, Apixaban vs Rivaroxaban for VTE, Intensive LDL Targeting, GLP1s and Substance Use Disorders, and more
<div> <p>Join us as we review recent practice-changing articles on left atrial appendage closure vs AC for AFib, apixaban vs rivaroxaban for VTE, intensive LDL targeting, GLP1s and substance use disorders, and more! Fill your brain hole with a delicious stack of hotcakes! Featuring Paul Williams (<a href="https://twitter.com/PaulNWilliamz">@PaulNWilliamz</a>), Shani Herzig (<a href="https://x.com/ShaniHerzig">@ShaniHerzig</a>) Rahul Ganatra <a href="https://twitter.com/rbganatra">(@rbganatra</a>), and Matt Watto <a href="https://twitter.com/doctorwatto">(@doctorwatto)</a>.</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>!</strong></p><p><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>Credits<br></strong><br></p></div><ul> <li>Written and Hosted by: Rahul Ganatra MD, MPH; Shani Herzig, MD, MPH; Paul Williams, MD, FACP, Matthew Watto MD, FACP</li> <li>Cover Art: Rahul Ganatra MD, MPH</li> <li>Reviewer: Emi Okamoto, MD</li> <li>Technical Production: Pod Paste</li> <li>Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP</li> </ul><div> <br><strong>Show Segments<br></strong><br></div><ul> <li>Intro, disclaimer</li> <li>Left atrial appendage closure vs anticoagulation in AF</li> <li>Apixaban vs rivaroxaban for VTE</li> <li>Intensive LDL targeting in ASCVD</li> <li>GLP1s and substance use disorders</li> <li>FDA approves Orforglipron</li> <li>E-cigarettes and cancer</li> <li>Early AM blood draws and sleep quality</li> <li>Outro</li> </ul><div> <p><strong><br>Sponsor: </strong><a href="https://www.wearfigs.com/"><strong>FIGS<br></strong></a><br>Go to <a href="http://wearfigs.com"><strong><a href="http://wearfigs.com">wearfigs.com</a></strong></a> to get 20% off during Nurses Week</p><p><strong><br>Sponsor: </strong><a href="http://panaceafinancial.com/curbsiders"><strong>Panacea Financial <br></strong></a><br>If you're about to make the leap into  residency and feeling the financial pressure of that transition, visit <a href="http://panaceafinancial.com/curbsiders"><strong><a href="http://PanaceaFinancial.com/curbsiders">PanaceaFinancial.com/curbsiders</a></strong></a><strong> </strong>today</p><p><strong><br>Sponsor: </strong><a href="https://www.masterclass.com/?utm_medium=POD&amp;utm_term=Aq-Prospecting&amp;utm_content=CURB&amp;utm_campaign=pp_%7c_brd_%7c_uns&amp;utm_source=POD&amp;promo_id=curb"><strong>MasterClass</strong></a><strong> <br></strong><br>Right now, as a listener of this show, you get at least 15% off any annual membership at <a href="http://masterclass.com/CURB"><strong><a href="http://MASTERCLASS.com/CURB">MASTERCLASS.com/CURB</a></strong></a>.</p></div>
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66 MIN
#522: Healthy Aging with Dr. Elizabeth Eckstrom
APR 20, 2026
#522: Healthy Aging with Dr. Elizabeth Eckstrom
<div> <p>Join us as we explore practical, evidence-based strategies to help patients age with strength and confidence, and navigate the transition into retirement. We’re joined by Dr. Elizabeth Eckstrom (<a href="https://www.ohsu.edu/people/elizabeth-eckstrom-md-mph">Oregon Health &amp; Science University</a>)!</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>!</strong></p><p><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>Navigating Retirement</li> <li>Staying Physically Active</li> <li>Benefits of Tai Chi</li> <li>Nutrition</li> <li>Mobility limitations/chronic pain</li> <li>Osteoporosis</li> <li>Anti-aging/memory supplements </li> <li>Community Resources </li> <li>Outro</li> </ul><div> <strong><br>Credits<br></strong><br></div><ul> <li>Written and Produced by: Ashlee Randolph DO, Rachel Miller MD</li> <li>Show Notes, infographic, cover art: Ashlee Randolph DO, Rachel Miller MD</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: Elizabeth Eckstrom MD, MPH</li> </ul><div> <p><strong><br>Disclosures<br></strong><br>Dr. Elizabeth Eckstrom reports no relevant financial disclosures. 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="https://www.babbel.com/pages/en-us/eg_podcast_flags_ame_usa-en?bsc=podcast-curb&amp;btp=default&amp;utm_campaign=usa-hostread&amp;utm_content=6m12mlt..oxfordroad..thecurbsidersmedpod..usa&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_source=curb&amp;utm_term=generic_v1"><strong>Babbel<br></strong></a><br>Right now get up to 60% off your Babbel subscription – at <a href="http://babbel.com/CURB">Babbel.com/<strong>CURB</strong></a></p><p><strong><br>Sponsor: </strong><a href="https://www.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.  </p><p><strong><br>Sponsor: </strong><a href="http://locumstory.com">Locumstory.com<br></a><br><a href="http://locumstory.com">Locumstory.com</a> is literally just a free, unbiased resource dedicated to educating physicians about locums.</p></div>
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79 MIN