The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

Supercharge your learning and enhance your practice with this Internal Medicine Podcast featuring board certified Internists as they interview the experts to bring you clinical pearls, practice-changing knowledge, and bad puns. Doctors Matthew Watto, Paul Williams, and friends (a national network of students, residents, and clinician-educators) deliver a little knowledge food for your brain hole. Yummy! 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.

Episodes

September 1, 2025 65 mins
We have a classic episode for you. Dive deep into upper respiratory viral infections with Dr Amber Bird, MD (Penn).  Feel confident on when to order testing, recommend symptom relieving treatments, and avoid unnecessary antibiotics.

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Join us as we review recent practice-changing articles on cannabidiol (CBD)-induced liver injury, IV iron for HFrEF, bedtime administration of blood pressure meds, carpal tunnel syndrome & rheumatoid arthritis , & FDA approval of finerenone for HFpEF. Fill your brain hole with a delicious stack of hotcakes! Featuring Paul Williams (@PaulNWilliamz), Rahul Ganatra (@rbganatra), Nora Taranto (@norataranto) and Matt Watto ...
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Why we need to stop calling them “endemic” mycoses & more fungi fun!

Feeling muddled about endemic mycoses? We tackle the clinical presentation of diseases like histoplasmosis, blastomycosis, and coccidioidomycosis, the importance of testing, and how to diagnose fungal infections  with our esteemed guest Dr. Andrej Spec, MD!

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Dominate C. diff! Learn to distinguish colonization from infection, select first-line therapies, and counsel patients on recurrence prevention and microbiome recovery. We’re joined by IDSA past president and expert on foodborne and intestinal infections, Dr. Cindy Sears (Johns Hopkins University) for a comprehensive update on Clostridioides difficile (C. diff, Cdiff, CDAD, CDI).

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In this special bonus episode, Dr. Linda Blustein (Bendy Bodies https://bit.ly/m/BendyBodies) addresses listener questions about Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorders.

00:00 – Introduction
00:59 – Can PCPs diagnose hEDS without a geneticist?
03:19 – Limitations of the Beighton Score
05:40 – 2017 hEDS criteria & upcoming revisions
10:29 – How to find a knowledgeable provi...
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We have a classic Curbsiders episode for you. Expert guest Dr. Elliot Tapper (@ebtapper) shares his framework for approaching NAFLD/MASLD and the treatment tools he recommends including lifestyle modifications and medications. 


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An age-friendly approach to arthralgias.

Attack arthralgias with ease! Learn how to evaluate and manage common joint complaints in older adults. We’re joined by Dr Una Makris, @unamakris.bsky.social (UT Southwestern).

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    Here is a classic Curbsiders episode with one of our favourite guests of all time, Dr Joel Topf.

    Learn how to manage diabetes and hypertension in chronic kidney disease with expert tips from Kidney Boy, Kashlak’s Chief of Nephrology, Dr. Joef Topf @kidney_boy

    Finerenone is FDA approved for managing CKD in patients with diabetes. **Update as of July 2025: The non-steroidal mineralocorticoid recepter antagon...
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    Combing through common dermatologic complaints in Primary Care

    Hone your framework for assessing generalized and patchy hair loss and learn how to counsel patients about the hair loss advice they hear on social media. We discuss useful tests and treatments, psychosocial factors in relation to hair loss, variations in hair types and mention relevant nail conditions. 

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    Matt and Paul recap top pearls from a recent episode on Travel Medicine with Dr. Boghuma Titanji  (audio version) and share their picks of the week. Below are links to the original interview & show notes.
    #449 Travel Medicine

    Picks of the week:
    Paul recommends:  Clutch - Psychic Warfare; Harry Nilsson - The Point
    Watto - Mr. McMahon (Netflix Docuseries)
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    Decode low neutrophils, recognize thalassemia without chasing iron, and sharpen your approach to bleeding disorders in primary care.

    Crack the code on confusing labs. Learn from Dr. Bradley Beeler, an academic hematologist, how to recognize thalassemia without over-ordering tests, why a low neutrophil count in a healthy patient might not be a problem, and how to tackle bleeding disorders in primary care.

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    Master the latest approaches for treating venous thromboembolism with expert tips on direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) selection, dosing, and duration. Learn how to tailor anticoagulation for special populations, handle treatment failures, and navigate long-distance travel risks. We’re joined by Dr. Tara Lech, PharmD, CACP (Beth Israel Lahey Health, @AnticoagPharmD, @anticoagpharmd.bsky.social‬).

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    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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    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 ...
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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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 com...
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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 que...
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