Don’t pass up on passing out!Stand up to syncope as Dr. Dan Dressler (Emory University) guides us to confidently manage cases! We review a framework for understanding different types of syncope, and strategies for determining which low-risk p

#441 More Clinical Pearls (New antibiotics, syphilis, heart disease, cirrhosis, lots more!) from ACP #IM2024

12 days ago 1h 7m

More clinical pearls from ACP #IM2024, including emerging infectious diseases in the US (malaria, dengue, super gonorrhea, and a resurgence of syphilis), new C. diff treatments, coagulopathy and cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, HFpEF, peripheral

#440 Hepatitis B with Dr. Arthur Kim

19 days ago 1h 17m

Become a pro in Hepatitis B! Dr. Arthur Kim teaches us how to approach Hepatitis B screening and vaccination in primary care, provides pearls on counseling patients with chronic Hepatitis B infection, and summarizes considerations for Hepatitis

#439 Shoulder Pain: Impingement, Bursitis, Tendonitis, Cuff Tears, and Arthritis with Dr. Ted Parks

26 days ago 1h 9m

Repair and replace your old approach to shoulder pain! We cover shoulder anatomy, explain the continuum of impingement syndrome (from bursitis to tendonitis to rotator cuff tears to cuff tear arthropathy), how to take a good shoulder history, p

#438 Recap from SHM #Converge24

May 6th, 2024 1h 19m

We went to it so you don’t have toWe recap the top pearls for the hospitalist from #SHM #Converge24 covering discussions on heart failure, gastrointestinal bleeds, sepsis, updates in critical care, updates in hospital medicine, oncologic emer

#437 Clinical Pearls ACP #IM2024

Apr 29th, 2024 58m 2s

We cover angina, COPD-asthma overlap, home oxygen, colon cancer screening, cancer survivorship, tobacco cessation, e-cigarettes, step counts for health, new drugs, the RSV vaccine, addiction medicine, interstitial lung disease, APOL1-mediated

#436 Endometriosis for the Internist with Dr. Cope & Dr. Green

Apr 22nd, 2024 1h 25m

Energize your education on endometriosis! Learn common clinical presentations, optimal diagnostic imaging tests, and how to counsel patient on treatment options. We are joined by Dr. Adela Cope (Mayo Clinic) and Dr. Isabel Green @isabelgreenMD

#435 Neck Pain with Dr. Anthony Mikula

Apr 15th, 2024 1h 14m

A real pain in the neck (Get it?! We have fun.)Protect your neck! Learn how to evaluate a patient with neck pain, and differentiate between mechanical neck pain, radiculopathy, and myelopathy. You’ll learn who should be reassured, who should

#434: Ur-INe for Recurrent UTI?! with Dr. Kellen Choi, DO AKA The Bladder Teacher

Apr 8th, 2024 1h 3m

It’s NOT Always a UTI!Sounds like another UTI but it could be more than that! Time to explore the entire pelvic floor and see what more you can treat. School’s in session with the Bladder Teacher, Kellen Choi, DO from the University of Louis

#433 CGMs, Insulin, and How to Adjust Diabetes Meds to Glucose Patterns

Apr 1st, 2024 1h 15m

Step up your diabetes game! Learn the ins and outs of continuous glucose monitors (CGM) including key features, what and how to order, interpreting CGM data (time in range, time above range, etc.), and how to make adjustments to a patient’s ins

#432 Hotcakes: E-cigarettes for smoking cessation, Gabapentin and COPD exacerbations, Lidocaine for neck pain, C diff risk by antibiotic type, and “dosing by clicks” for GLP1’s

Mar 25th, 2024 56m 44s

Join us as we review recent practice-changing articles on E-cigarettes for smoking cessation, Gabapentin and COPD exacerbations, lidocaine patches for mechanical neck pain, Cdiff risk by antibiotic type, and “dosing by clicks” for GLP1 agonists

#431 Myocarditis and Pericarditis

Mar 18th, 2024 54m 5s

Show description: Join us as we review the diagnosis and treatment of pericarditis, myocarditis, peri-myocarditis, myo-pericarditis…and everything in between! We are joined by our esteemed guest, Dr. Vivek Kulkarni (@VivekKulkarniMD), a clini

Unlocked Weight Management, Low Carb, Listener Q&A, Picks of the Weeks (Patreon #19)

Mar 13th, 2024 37m 20s

This episode has been Unlocked from patreon.com/curbsiders!Hone your obesity medicine skills in primary care! We discuss overcoming barriers, patient counseling, obesity pathophysiology, motivational interviewing, tools and tips from a weight

#430 CKD, Metabolic Acidosis, Baking Soda vs Fruits and Veggies. It’s NephMadness 2024!

Mar 11th, 2024 53m 4s

Is bicarbonate supplementation for metabolic acidosis in chronic kidney disease (CKD) a thing we do for no reason? We cover the pathophysiology and long-term consequences of metabolic acidosis, the history of bicarbonate use, alternative option

#429 Anxiety 2.0: with Dr. Jessi Gold

Mar 4th, 2024 1h 32m

Elevate your primary care management of anxiety. Become confident in counseling patients about a new anxiety diagnosis, 2nd and 3rd line medications, augmentation for anxiety treatment, and options for non-pharmacological anxiety treatment. We

#428 DIGEST: DVT prophylaxis in patients with cancer, anticoagulation in subclinical AFib, steroids in COPD exacerbations, breast cancer genetic testing guidelines, and at-home STI testing

Feb 26th, 2024 56m 9s

Join us as we review recent articles and news featured in The DIGEST #48, #49, and #50 including thromboprophylaxis for patients receiving chemotherapy, eosinophil count to guide steroids in COPD exacerbations, anticoagulation in subclinical a

#427 Kittleson Rules Cardiac Amyloidosis

Feb 19th, 2024 1h 8m

The clinical picture of an underrecognized diseaseAmyloidosis demystified. Learn the clinical clues that suggest possible amyloidosis and how to order the correct tests to diagnose this disease. We are joined by Dr. Michelle Kittleson who sh

#426 Breast Cancer for the PCP With Dr Sandhya Pruthi

Feb 12th, 2024 59m 12s

Join us as Sandhya Pruthi, MD talks us through basics of breast cancer, specifically how to share a new diagnosis with a patient, the spectrum of disease from favorable to more aggressive, and the basics of what to expect with initial treatment

#425 Perioperative Management of Antithrombotics with Dr. Poorvi Hardman

Feb 5th, 2024 1h 2m

Get rid of those clots around anticoagulation and antiplatelet managementJoin us for a review of the perioperative risk assessment of bleeding and clotting and how to manage each patient’s own antithrombotics. We are joined by Dr. Poorvi Har

R.S.V. Immunization with The Cribsiders

Jan 31st, 2024 49m 43s

The Curbsiders and Cribsiders are back with a very special Med-Peds collaboration on RSV immunizations! Dr. Buddy Creech, Pediatric Infectious Disease at Vanderbilt, walks us through these breakthrough “vaccines" for both adults and kids. He te

#424 Hotcakes: Transfusion in Acute MI, COVID-19 Rebound after Paxlovid, Every-other-day Iron Revisited, Oral Phenylephrine Doesn’t Work, and Stop Correcting Serum Calcium

Jan 29th, 2024 56m 7s

Join us as we review recent practice-changing articles on transfusion thresholds in acute MI, COVID-19 rebound after treatment with ritonavir-boosted nirmatrelvir (PaxlovidTM), the prevalence of iron deficiency, as well as the debut of our new

#423 Dental Pain, Caries, Gingivitis, and Oral Care Tips & Tactics for Primary Care With Dr Lisa Simon

Jan 22nd, 2024 1h 16m

Join Lisa Simon, MD, DMD (@lisathedoc) as we discuss dental care for the PCP- from examination techniques, treatment options, emergencies in dental care, and general dental advice. Help your patients manage caries, gingivitis, dry mouth, and t

#422 LIVE! Inpatient Management of Sickle Cell Crisis, Acute Pain, RBC Transfusions & Acute Chest Syndrome

Jan 15th, 2024 58m 16s

Learn practical tips for the inpatient management of patients with sickle cell disease and vaso-occlusive crisis from guest, Dr. Yoo Mee Shin (Emory). We cover acute pain management including adjuvant therapies, IV fluids, oxygen therapy, the m

#421 Antiphospholipid Syndrome with Dr. Arielle Langer

Jan 8th, 2024 1h 20m

Conquer your fear of antiphospholipid syndrome! Dr. Arielle Langer leads us through what clinical features raise suspicion for antiphospholipid syndrome, how to interpret laboratory testing, and the nuances of antiphospholipid syndrome manageme

REBOOT: #334 IBS, Functional Dyspepsia, and Cyclic Vomiting: Disorders of Gut Brain Interaction (DGBI)

Jan 1st, 2024 1h 37m

Discover DGBI! Learn its pathophysiology, evaluation and individualized treatments so you can leave the fear of managing DGBI behind. We’re joined again by the great Dr. Xiao Jing (Iris) Wang, (@IrisWangMD, Mayo Clinic)Claim CME for this epis