The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

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), Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME 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. Sponsor: Continuing Education Company For Curbsiders listeners, there’s also an exclusive offer: use promo code Curb30 for 30% off all online courses and webcasts. Visit CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders to learn more. Sponsor: Quince Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/curb. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. Sponsor: UpToDate For a limited time, Curbsiders listeners can get 10% off UpToDate packages with code CURB3 . Visit store.uptodate.com Sponsor: Gusto Try Gusto today at gusto.com/CURB, and get three months free when you run your first payroll.

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)! Sponsor: Babbel Go to Babbel.com/CURB for up to 60% off. Sponsor: Locumstory Locumstory.com is literally just a free, unbiased resource dedicated to educating physicians about locums Sponsor: Quince Go to Quince.com/curb for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too Sponsor: Mint Mobile Get premium wireless for $15/mo. Shop Mint Unlimited Plans at MINTMOBILE.com/CURB.

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. Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME 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. Sponsor: Panacea Visit panacea.legal/curb to schedule your free consultation. Sponsor: UpToDate For a limited time, listeners can get 10% off UpToDate packages with code CURB at store.uptodate.com Sponsor: FIGS Curbsiders listeners can get 15% off. Just go to WearFIGS.com and use code FIGSRX. Sponsor: MasterClass Get at least 15% off any annual membership at MASTERCLASS.com/CURB

I’m Going Bananas for This One! Learn how to formulate a framework while dealing with potassium disorders in patients with varying levels of kidney disease.We’re joined by Dr Joel Topf, (@kidney_boy) to explore how to navigate potassium disorders, develop etiology frameworks, and treat these patients. Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Show Segments Intro Rapid fire questions/Picks of the Week Case 1: Hyperkalemia How to Approach Patients with Hyperkalemia Treatment Options for Hyperkalemia Case 2: Hypokalemia How to Approach Patients With Hypokalemia Treatment Options for Hypokalemia Case 3: Hyperkalemia in ESKD patients How To Approach the Management in ESKD patients Take Home Points Outro Credits Producer, Writer, Show Notes, Infographics, & Cover Art: Sai S Achi MD MBA 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: Joel Topf MD, FACP Disclosures Dr. Topf reports the following conflicts of interests: Advisor-Travere Therapeutics, Advisor-Otsuka, Advisor-Vera Therapeutics, Advisor-Novartis, Advisor-Vertex Therapeutics The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. Sponsor: FIGS Get 15% OFF your first order at wearfigs.com with code FIGSRX. Sponsor: Continuing Education Company Visit CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders and use promo code Curb30 for 30% off all online courses and webcasts. Sponsor: DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/CURB and use promo code CURB at checkout. Sponsor: DocUpdate Download DocUpdate today, free on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

This episode explores complex questions around addiction treatment from our audience, including the off-label use of GLPs for SUDs, the nuances of naloxone, and managing high-dose methadone in hospital settings. Experts Drs. Shawn Cohen and Zina Huxley-Reicher, in addition to the co-hosts Drs. Carolyn Chan and Era Kryzhanovskaya share insights, resources, and practical tips for clinicians navigating these challenging scenarios. Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! By listening to this episode and completing CME, this can be used to count towards the new DEA 8-hr requirement on substance use disorders education. Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | iTunes | [email protected] | CME! Show Segments Intro, disclaimer Picks of the Week Off-Label GLP use Naloxone review Acute pain in patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) Care Coordination with opioid treatment programs (OTPs) New medications for pain; suzetrigine Perioperative pain management for patients with OUD Outro Credits Producer, Show Notes, Infographic: Era Kryzhanovskaya, MD Hosts: Carolyn Chan, MD. MHS and Era Kryzhanovskaya, MD Reviewer: Kenny Morford, MD Showrunner: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Shawn Cohen, MD; Zina Huxley-Reicher, MD Sponsor: The Permanente Medical Group Join us in New York City as we host Information Sessions on Thursday, August 20th, Friday the 21st, and Saturday the 22nd, , as well as a Social Mixer at the Castell Rooftop Lounge on Friday, August 21st. Visit northerncalifornia.permanente.org and RSVP today Sponsor: UpToDate For a limited time, listeners can get 10% off UpToDate packages with code CURB1. Visit store.uptodate.com. Sponsor: FIGS Get 15% OFF your first order at wearfigs.com with code FIGSRX. Sponsor: Quince Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or go to Quince.com/curb. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns