Episodes

  • #489 Live from SHM #Converge2025 Rheumatology for the Hospitalist

    #489 Live from SHM #Converge2025 Rheumatology for the Hospitalist
    Jun 30 2025
    Take the ache out of those joint aches!

    Learn about inpatient diagnosis and management of crystalline arthropathies as well as a brief conversation about those rheumatology NOS cases. We’re joined by Dr. Kimberly Trotter, MD (University of Chicago).

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    Show Segments

    • Intro
    • Rapid fire questions/Picks of the Week
    • Case 1
    • Differential Diagnosis of arthropathy
    • Risk factors for Gout
    • Diagnostic Evaluation
    • Acute Treatments
    • Long-term Treatments
    • Transitions of Care for Crystalline Arthropathy
    • Case 2
    • History and Physical Exam
    • Diagnostic Work up
    • Treatment
    • Outro

    Credits

    • Writer, Producer, Show Notes, Hosts: Meredith Trubitt MD, Monee Amin MD
    • Infographic, Cover Art: Caroline Coleman, MD
    • Reviewer: Sai Achi MD, MBA, FACP
    • Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
    • Technical Production: PodPaste
    • Guest: Kimberly Trotter, MD

    Disclosures

    Dr. Trotter reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures.

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    47 mins
  • #488 DIGEST: Cytisinicline for smoking cessation, partner treatment for BV, combination therapy with statins and ezetimibe, and exercise and survival in colon cancer

    #488 DIGEST: Cytisinicline for smoking cessation, partner treatment for BV, combination therapy with statins and ezetimibe, and exercise and survival in colon cancer
    Jun 23 2025
    Join us as we review recent practice-changing articles on the effect of combination statin and ezetimibe in reducing myalgias, male partner treatment for BV, semaglutide for MASH/liver fibrosis, exercise and cancer risk, and cytisinicline for smoking cessation. Fill your brain hole with some delicious apps and entrees from our spring Digests! Featuring Paul Williams (@PaulNWilliamz), Nora Taranto (@norataranto), special guest epidemiologist Alexander Chaitoff (@alexchaitoff) and Matt Watto (@doctorwatto).


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    Credits

    • Written and Hosted by: Nora Taranto MD; Alexander Chaitoff MD, MPH; Paul Williams, MD, FACP, Matthew Watto MD, FACP, Alex Chaitoff MD MPH
    • Cover Art: Nora Taranto MD
    • Reviewer: Leah Witt MD
    • Technical Production: Pod Paste
    • Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP

    Show Segments

    • Intro, disclaimer
    • Self-collected HPV tests for cervical cancer screening
    • Semaglutide for MASH/Liver Fibrosis
    • Male Partner Treatment for BV
    • Statins plus ezetimibe versus high-dose statins alone for statin-associated muscle symptoms
    • Exercise and Colon Cancer Risk
    • Cytisinicline for Smoking Cessation
    • Outro
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • #487 Chronic Pain & Opioid Use Disorder with Dr. Jessie Merlin

    #487 Chronic Pain & Opioid Use Disorder with Dr. Jessie Merlin
    Jun 16 2025
    Dive into practical, evidence-based approaches to managing pain in patients with opioid use disorder, bust common myths, and explore strategies to support patients. This episode will enhance your skills in providing holistic, patient-centered care. We’re joined by Dr. Jessica Merlin, @JessicaMerlinMD (University of Pittsburgh).

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    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.

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    Credits

    • Producer, Show Notes, Infographics: Carolyn Chan MD, MHS
    • Hosts: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS and Shawn Cohen MD
    • Reviewer: Payel Jhoom Roy MD, MSc
    • Showrunner: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS
    • Technical Production: PodPaste
    • Guest: Jessica Merlin MD, PhD, MBA

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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • #486 Infertility in Clinical Practice: A Primary Care Approach With Dr Brindha Bavan

    #486 Infertility in Clinical Practice: A Primary Care Approach With Dr Brindha Bavan
    Jun 9 2025
    Get confident supporting your patients with infertility in primary care! We cover who needs a workup, how to evaluate both partners, and when to refer—plus tips on coding, counseling, and emotional support. Reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Brindha Bavan shares practical insights to empower PCPs on the front lines of fertility care.


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    Show Segments

    • Intro
    • Case from Kashlak
    • Definitions of infertility
    • Male factor infertility evaluation
      • History
      • Semen analysis
      • lifestyle
    • Female factor infertility evaluation
      • Anatomical approach
      • Basic testing
      • More advanced testing
    • Unexplained infertility treatment
    • Success of infertility treatments
    • Financial impact/advocacy
    • Oocyte preservation
    • Outro

    Credits

    • Producer, Writer, Show notes, Cover Art, Infographics: Molly Heublein MD
    • Hosts: Molly Heublein MD, Era Kryzhanovskaya MD
    • Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MD
    • Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
    • Technical Production: PodPaste
    • Guest: Brindha Bavan MD

    Disclosures

    Dr. Brindha Bavan reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures.


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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • #485: Things We Do For No Reason™Live from SHM #Converge2025

    #485: Things We Do For No Reason™Live from SHM #Converge2025
    Jun 2 2025
    Brush up on your high-value care by exploring four Things We Do For No Reason with experts Dr. Tony Breu (@tony_breu, Harvard University) and Dr. Lenny Feldman (@DocLennyF, Johns Hopkins University). Follow along as they explore lactate-guided resuscitation in shock, beta blocker use with cocaine, holding anticoagulation in patients with fall risk, and discharge before noon.

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    Show Segments

    • Intro
    • Picks of the Week
    • Part 1: Things We Do for No Reason™: Using lactate as our resuscitation guide in sepsis
    • Part 2: Things We Do for No Reason™: Discontinuing β-blockers in patients who use cocaine
    • Part 3: Things We Do for No Reason™: Discontinuing anticoagulation in older patients with atrial fibrillation and a high risk of falls
    • Part 4: Things We Do for No Reason™: Discharge before noon
    • Outro

    Credits

    • Producers: Caroline Coleman MD, Monee Amin MD, Meredith Trubitt MD
    • Writers: Monee Amin MD and Meredith Trubitt MD
    • Show Notes, Infographic, Cover Art: Caroline Coleman, MD
    • 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: Lenny Feldman, MD and Tony Breu, MD


    Disclosures

    Dr. Breu and Dr Feldman report no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures.


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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • #484 Hotcakes: Vitamin D3, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, and Physical Performance, Gabapentin and Falls, Gepotidacin for UTI, and Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss

    #484 Hotcakes: Vitamin D3, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, and Physical Performance, Gabapentin and Falls, Gepotidacin for UTI, and Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss
    May 26 2025
    Join us as we review recent practice-changing articles on the effect of vitamin D3 and omega-3 fatty acids on physical performance, gabapentin and falls, gepotidacin for uncomplicated UTI, and intermittent fasting for weight loss. Fill your brain hole with a delicious stack of hotcakes! Featuring Paul Williams (@PaulNWilliamz), Rahul Ganatra (@rbganatra), special guest Laura Glick (@LauraRGlick) and Matt Watto (@doctorwatto).

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    Credits

    • Written and Hosted by: Rahul Ganatra MD, MPH; Paul Williams, MD, FACP, Matthew Watto MD, FACP
    • Cover Art: Rahul Ganatra MD, FACP
    • Reviewer: Sai S Achi, MD,MBA,FACP
    • Technical Production: Pod Paste
    • Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP

    Show Segments

    • Intro, disclaimer
    • Vitamin D3 vs omega-3 fatty acids and physical performance
    • Gabapentin vs duloxetine and risk of falls
    • Gepotidacin vs nitrofurantoin for uncomplicated UTI
    • Intermittent fasting vs daily calorie restriction for weight loss
    • Outro

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    59 mins
  • #483: Diabetic Dilemmas in Older Adults, Pregnancy and Corticosteroid Use with Jeff Colburn, MD

    #483: Diabetic Dilemmas in Older Adults, Pregnancy and Corticosteroid Use with Jeff Colburn, MD
    May 19 2025
    This episode doesn't sugarcoat the truth about tricky diabetes management!

    Wrangle wild blood sugars among older adults, pregnant individuals, and those taking corticosteroids! Join our Kashlak resident endocrinologist Dr. Jeff Colburn, as we dive into diabetic dilemmas. We will help you dodge dangerous lows and navigate tricky treatment traps in these special populations. Get the un-sugar-coated truth on managing complex diabetes cases!

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    Show Segments

    • Intro
    • Diabetes in Older Adults (Geriatrics)
      • General Approach
      • Risks of Hypoglycemia
      • 4Ms Framework
      • Insulin Management
      • Oral Medications
    • Diabetes in Pregnancy
      • Preconception Counseling
      • Eye Health Monitoring
      • Insulin Therapy During Pregnancy
      • Postpartum Care
    • Steroid-Induced Hyperglycemia
      • General Approach
      • Postprandial Insulin Adjustment
      • NPH Insulin Usage
      • Initiating Insulin
      • Role of GLP-1RA and SGLT2-inhibitors
    • Take-home Points
    • Outro

    Credits

    • Producer, Writer, and Show Notes: Isabel Valdez, PA-C
    • Infographic and Cover Art: Zoya Surani, BA, MS
    • Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
    • Reviewer: Leah Witt, MD
    • Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
    • Technical Production: PodPaste
    • Guest: Jeff Colburn, MD

    Disclosures

    Dr. Jeff Colburn reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures.

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • UNLOCKED #43 Exclusive! HFrEF (TFTC audio)

    UNLOCKED #43 Exclusive! HFrEF (TFTC audio)
    May 14 2025
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    Matt and Paul recap top pearls from a recent episode on heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and the importance of understanding the underlying causes of heart failure with Dr. Michelle Kittleson (video version). They also answer listener questions and share their picks of the week.

    Chapters:
    00:00 Introduction and Humor
    01:41 Understanding Heart Failure
    04:50 Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy
    09:57 Practical Approaches to Treatment
    13:58 The Importance of Medication Adherence
    16:22 Dietary Considerations in Heart Failure
    18:24 ED Follow-Ups and Patient Management
    20:38 SGLT2 Inhibitors and Infections
    25:58 Patient Counseling and Preventative Care
    26:33 Picks of the Week
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    31 mins