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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518: Cardiology Meets Longevity
MAR 23, 2026
518: Cardiology Meets Longevity
<div> <p>Metabolic Health, Advanced Lipidology, and Preventing ASCVD</p><p>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.</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>Primary Prevention &amp; Metabolic Syndrome (Case 1)</li> <li>Beyond the Standard Lipid Panel</li> <li>When to Order ApoB</li> <li>How Lp(a) Changes Management (Case 2)</li> <li>Using CAC/CCTA in the Gray Zone</li> <li>Recognizing Early Cardiometabolic Risk</li> <li>CGMs, Wearables, and Signal vs Noise (Case 3)</li> <li>How to Talk to Patients About Risk</li> <li>Take-Home Points</li> </ul><div><p><strong><br>Credits<br></strong><br>Written and produced by Paul Wurtz MD. Show notes, cover art, and infographic also created by Paul Wurtz MD.</p></div><ul> <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: Greg Katz MD</li> </ul><div> <p><strong><br>Disclosures<br></strong><br>Dr. Katz reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. <br><strong><br>Sponsor: </strong><a href="https://joindeleteme.com/20off/?inf=The+Curbsiders+Internal+Medicine+Podcast&amp;utm_source=influencer&amp;utm_campaign=CURB&amp;coupon=CURB"><strong>DeleteMe<br></strong></a><br>Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to <a href="http://joindeleteme.com/CURB">joindeleteme.com/CURB</a> and use promo<br>code CURB at checkout.</p><p><strong><br>Sponsor: </strong><a href="https://panaceafinancial.com/curbsiders"><strong>Panacea Legal</strong></a><strong> <br></strong></p><p>Visit <a href="https://panaceafinancial.com/curbsiders">Panacea.Legal</a>  and use code CURB20 for 20% off contract review serv<strong>ices.</strong><br><strong><br>Sponsor: </strong><a href="http://wearfigs.com"><strong>FIGS<br></strong></a></p><p>We’ve teamed up with FIGS, and now Curbsiders listeners can get 15% off. Just go to <a href="http://wearfigs.com"><strong><a href="http://WearFIGS.com">WearFIGS.com</a></strong></a> and use code <strong>FIGSRX</strong>. </p><p><strong><br>Sponsor: </strong><a href="https://www.cmemeeting.org/curbsiders"><strong>Continuing Education Company<br></strong></a><br>For Curbsiders listeners, there’s a special offer: use promo code <strong>Curb30</strong> for 30% off all online courses and webcasts. Visit <a href="http://cmemeeting.org/curbsiders">CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders</a> to learn more.  </p></div>
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91 MIN
#517 DIGEST: Weight regain after weight loss medications, GLP1/GIP comparisons, valacyclovir for Alzheimer’s, and nudges to encourage deprescribing
MAR 16, 2026
#517 DIGEST: Weight regain after weight loss medications, GLP1/GIP comparisons, valacyclovir for Alzheimer’s, and nudges to encourage deprescribing
<div> <p>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 (<a href="https://twitter.com/PaulNWilliamz">@PaulNWilliamz</a>), Alex Chaitoff (<a href="https://x.com/AlexChaitoff">@alexchaitoff</a>), Nora Taranto (<a href="https://x.com/norataranto?lang=en">@norataranto</a>), &amp; 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: Nora Taranto MD, MSCE; Alexander Chaitoff MD, MPH; Paul Williams, MD, FACP,, &amp; Matthew Watto MD, FACP</li> <li>Cover Art: Nora Taranto MD, MSCE</li> <li>Reviewer: Sai S Achi MD, MBA, FACP</li> <li>Technical Production: Pod Paste</li> <li>Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP</li> </ul><div> <br><strong><br>Show Segments<br></strong><br></div><ul> <li>Intro, disclaimer</li> <li>GLP-1 + GIPs vs GLP-1s for patients with T2DM and Obesity – SURPASS-CVOT </li> <li>Weight Regain after Weight loss </li> <li>VALAD – Valacyclovir in patients with early Alzheimer’s </li> <li>Nudges to increase Deprescribing </li> <li>Outro</li> </ul><div> <p><strong><br>Sponsor: </strong><a href="http://medstudy.com/Curbsiders"><strong>MedStudy Qbank</strong></a><strong> <br></strong><br>Study less. Remember more. Pass confidently.<br><a href="http://medstudy.com/Curbsiders">Medstudy.com/Curbsiders</a><br>CURB15 for 15% off</p><p><strong>Sponsor: </strong><a href="https://www.wearfigs.com/"><strong>FIGS<br></strong></a><br>We’ve teamed up with FIGS, and now Curbsiders listeners can get 15% off at<a href="http://wearfigs.com/"> <strong><a href="http://Wearfigs.com">Wearfigs.com</a></strong></a> with code <strong>FIGSRX</strong>. </p><p><strong><br>Sponsor: </strong><a href="https://www.quince.com/women/best-sellers?utm_source=veritone&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=curb"><strong>Quince<br></strong></a><br>Right now, go to <a href="http://quince.com/curb">Quince.com/curb</a> for free shipping and 365-day returns. </p><p><strong><br>Sponsor: </strong><a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/808848/a-dangerous-diagnosis-by-shantanu-rai/paperback/"><strong>A Dangerous Diagnosis<br></strong></a><br>To get 20% off use DIAGNOSIS20 at <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/808848/a-dangerous-diagnosis-by-shantanu-rai/paperback/">www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/808848/a-dangerous-diagnosis-by-shantanu-rai/paperback/<br></a></p></div>
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REBOOT: #481 Prediabetes and Diabetes Prevention with Dr. Scott Isaacs
MAR 9, 2026
REBOOT: #481 Prediabetes and Diabetes Prevention with Dr. Scott Isaacs
<div> <p>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.</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 from Kashlak</li> <li>Why screen for prediabetes and diabetes?</li> <li>Who to screen for prediabetes and diabetes</li> <li>How to screen for prediabetes and diabetes</li> <li>Role of the physical exam</li> <li>Explaining a diagnosis of prediabetes to patients</li> <li>Atypical types of prediabetes</li> <li>Management of prediabetes: lifestyle changes</li> <li>Management of prediabetes: medications</li> <li>Outro</li> </ul><div> <strong><br>Credits<br></strong><br></div><ul> <li>Producer, Writer, and Show Notes: Malini Gandhi MD</li> <li>Infographic and Cover Art: Zoya Surani</li> <li>Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP   </li> <li>Reviewer: Sai Achi MD,MBA,FACP</li> <li>Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP</li> <li>Technical Production: PodPaste</li> <li>Guest: Scott Isaacs MD</li> </ul><div> <p><strong><br>Disclosures<br></strong><br>Dr. Isaacs reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. </p><p><strong>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</strong></a><br>Get up to 60% off at <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">Babbel.com/<strong>CURB</strong></a>. </p><p><strong>Sponsor: </strong><a href="https://medstudy.com/pages/internal-medicine?utm_campaign=2026-im&amp;utm_source=imcurbsider&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_content=host-read"><strong>MedStudy Qbank</strong></a><br>Study less. Remember more. Pass confidently. </p><p><a href="https://medstudy.com/pages/internal-medicine?utm_campaign=2026-im&amp;utm_source=imcurbsider&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_content=host-read">Medstudy.com/Curbsiders </a></p><p>CURB15 for 15% off</p><p><strong>Sponsor: </strong><a href="https://www.gse.upenn.edu/advance-your-career-medical-education?utm_source=Curbsiders&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=paid-media&amp;utm_content=med-ed"><strong>University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education</strong></a><br>Learn about our Medical Education master’s program, explore our certificate option, and sign up for an application fee waiver code. Take the next step in advancing medical education—visit <a href="https://www.gse.upenn.edu/advance-your-career-medical-education?utm_source=Curbsiders&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=paid-media&amp;utm_content=med-ed">www.gse.upenn.edu/curbsiders</a>. </p><p><strong>Sponsor: </strong><a href="https://locumstory.com/"><strong>Locumstory</strong></a><br>Whether you’re simply curious or seriously considering a change, pop by <a href="https://locumstory.com/">Locumstory.com</a> to see if it’s something that makes sense for you</p></div>
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93 MIN
#516 Lyme Disease Primer featuring  Dr. Sophie Woolston
MAR 2, 2026
#516 Lyme Disease Primer featuring Dr. Sophie Woolston
<div> <p>Stop getting TICK’ed off by Lyme</p><p>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. (<a href="https://www.mainehealth.org/providers/sophie-l-woolston-md">MaineHealth</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 1</li> <li>Lyme Basics</li> <li>Stages of Lyme</li> <li>Lyme Testing and Interpretation</li> <li>Coinfection</li> <li>Lyme Treatment</li> <li>Tick Prevention and Removal</li> <li>Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome</li> <li>Outro</li> </ul><div> <strong><br>Credits<br></strong><br></div><ul> <li>Written and Produced by: Beth Gasperlin MD</li> <li>Show Notes, Infographics, and Cover Art by: Zoya Surani</li> <li>Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP, Beth Gasperlin MD  </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: Sophie Woolston MD</li> </ul><div> <p><strong><br>Disclosures<br></strong><br>Dr. Woolston reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. <br><strong><br>Sponsor: </strong><a href="https://www.cmemeeting.org/curbsiders"><strong>Continuing Education Company<br></strong></a><br>For Curbsiders listeners, there’s a special offer: use promo code <strong>Curb30</strong> for 30% off all online courses and webcasts.  Visit <a href="http://cmemeeting.org/curbsiders">CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders</a> to learn more.  </p><p><strong>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><strong>Shop plans at </strong><a href="http://mintmobile.com/CURB"><strong><a href="http://MINTMOBILE.com/CURB">MINTMOBILE.com/CURB</a></strong></a><strong>.</strong><br><strong><br>Sponsor: </strong><a href="https://www.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>.</p><p><strong>Sponsor: </strong><a href="https://www.getfreed.ai/"><strong>Freed<br></strong></a><br>Use code <strong>FREED50</strong> for fifty dollars off your first month at <a href="http://freed.ai/"><strong><a href="http://Freed.ai">Freed.ai</a></strong></a></p></div>
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78 MIN
#515 Primary Aldosteronism, A Deep Dive with Anand Vaidya, MD
FEB 23, 2026
#515 Primary Aldosteronism, A Deep Dive with Anand Vaidya, MD
<div> <p>Helping you diagnose a common cause of hypertension!</p><p>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! <a href="https://web-cdn.bsky.app/profile/did:plc:gpr4aupjua6yl5at4qdjppta">@AnandVaidya17</a> (Bluesky) <a href="https://x.com/AnandVaidya17">@AnandVaidya17</a> (X)</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><br>Show Segments<br></strong><br></p></div><ul> <li>Introduction and Personal Interests</li> <li>Advice and Wisdom in Medicine </li> <li>Case 1</li> <li>Defining Primary Aldosteronism</li> <li>Screening for Primary Aldosteronism</li> <li>How common is Primary Aldosteronism</li> <li>Challenges in Diagnosis and Testing</li> <li>Medication Management and Testing Protocols</li> <li>Managing indeterminate cases</li> <li>Aldosterone Suppression Testing and its role</li> <li>Discussing treatment options with patients</li> <li>Case 2</li> <li>Considering genetic causes of Primary Aldosteronism</li> <li>The need for AVS for lateralization</li> <li>Upcoming imaging modalities for Primary Aldosteronism</li> <li>Case 3</li> <li>Medical Management of Primary Aldosteronism</li> <li>Future Directions in Treatment</li> </ul><div> <br><strong>Credits<br></strong><br></div><ul> <li>Producer, Writer, Show Notes:Mobeen Ahmad MBBS </li> <li>Infographic:Kate Grant MBChB MRCGP</li> <li>Cover Art:Kate Grant MBChB MRCGP</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:  Anand Vaidya MD, MMSc</li> </ul><div> <p><br><strong>Disclosures<br></strong><br>Dr. Vaidya has disclosed the following: </p><p>Financial Relationships: Astra Zeneca-Consulting Fee and Corcept-Consulting Fee, relationships have not ended. </p><p>The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. </p><p><strong><br>Sponsor:</strong><a href="http://sanfordguide.com/"><strong> The Sanford Guide<br></strong></a></p><p>Curbsiders listeners can get <strong>20% off</strong> 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, <strong>CURB</strong> at checkout.</p><p><strong><br>Sponsor:</strong><a href="https://medstudy.com"><strong> MedStudy Podcast</strong></a></p><p>MedStudy Qbank - Study less. Remember more. Pass confidently. <a href="http://Medstudy.com/Curbsiders">Medstudy.com/Curbsiders</a> CURB15 for 15% off</p><p><strong>Sponsor: </strong><a href="https://panaceafinancial.com/curbsiders"><strong>Panacea Legal </strong></a></p><p>Visit <a href="https://panaceafinancial.com/curbsiders">Panacea.Legal</a> and use code <strong>CURB20 for 20% off </strong>contract review services.</p><p><strong>Sponsor: </strong><a href="https://joindeleteme.com/"><strong>DeleteMe</strong></a></p><p>Get <strong>20% off</strong> your DeleteMe plan when you go to <a href="https://www.joindeleteme.com/CURB">joindeleteme.com/CURB</a> and use promo code <strong>CURB</strong> at checkout.</p></div>
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86 MIN