The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

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1. #504: Adult Eating Disorders in the GLP-1 Era

   10 Nov 2025 · 1 h 03 min

   Explore how GLP-1 meds can help or harm eating disorders with Dr. Laura Bridge When weight-loss meds meet eating disorders: GLP-1 drugs are reshaping medicine, but could they also be fueling disordered eating? Join Dr.…

2. #503: Falls with Dr. Alyson Michener and Suzanne Zukoski, MSPT

   3 Nov 2025 · 1 h 06 min

   More than just mechanical! Keep older adult patients on their feet, literally! Learn to map the Age-Friendly 5Ms Framework onto multifactorial risk factor assessment and management and incorporate other evidence-based…

3. REBOOT: #471 Iron Deficiency Anemia with Dr. Tom DeLoughery

   27 Oct 2025 · 1 h 07 min

   We have a classic episode for you.. Conquer the art of managing patients with iron deficiency anemia. We are joined by the amazing Dr. Tom DeLoughery, @Bloodman (Oregon Health & Science University). Claim CME for this…

4. #502 Inflammatory Bowel Disease with Dr. Aline Charabaty

   20 Oct 2025 · 1 h 21 min

   Update your approach to the evaluation and management of IBD with Dr. Aline Charabaty (@DCharabaty). Review updates in management options, imaging modalities and preventive health recommendations. Claim CME for this…

5. #501 GERD vs NERD: Reflux Updates with Dr. James Callaway

   13 Oct 2025 · 1 h 04 min

   Update your approach to the evaluation and management of GERD with Dr. James Callaway. Learn when to consider ambulatory reflux monitoring and how to determine if someone has an indication for long-term PPI therapy.…

6. 500th Ep Bonus AMA: Diabetes Meds, AI in Medicine, Thyroid Antibodies, Sleep Meds, Top 5 Lists, Favorite Failures, and More!

   8 Oct 2025 · 49 min

   In this bonus episode, Matt and Paul answer Patreon listener questions on various topics, including the role of AI in medicine, concerns about antibiotics and their impact on health, insomnia treatments, thyroid…

7. #500: COPD Update with Cyrus Askin

   6 Oct 2025 · 1 h 18 min

   GOLD Updates, Novel Treatments, and Managing Comorbidities in COPD Care Level up your COPD care with practical, evidence-based strategies. Learn how to confirm airflow obstruction with spirometry (and use LLN/Z-scores…

8. REBOOT: #460 Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction

   29 Sep 2025 · 45 min

   We have a classic episode for you. Preserve your sanity while treating heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. Dr Michelle Kittleson @MKittlesonMD (Cedars Sinai) illuminates this confounding cardiac condition.…

9. #499 Inpatient DOAC Dilemmas with Dr. Jori May

   22 Sep 2025 · 1 h 04 min

   Sorting out DOAC Drama in the Hospital Is it treatment failure or not? Join us for a great conversation with Dr. Jori May (University of Alabama-Birmingham) on all the nuances around DOAC treatment failure and…

10. #498 Opioid Withdrawal with Dr. Ashish Thakrar

    15 Sep 2025 · 1 h 14 min

    Grow your management tools for opioid withdrawal in the hospital. Investigate how to decide between methadone and buprenorphine, additional medications to manage symptoms and how and when to use short-acting opioids…

11. #497 Methamphetamine Use Disorder: Tailoring and Ramping up Management with Dr. Phillip Coffin

    8 Sep 2025 · 59 min

    In this high-yield episode of Curbsiders Addiction Medicine, we dive deep into a practical and compassionate approach to caring for patients using methamphetamines and/or living with methamphetamine use disorder. We…

12. REBOOT: #457 Cold and Flu Season: Upper Respiratory Infections

    1 Sep 2025 · 1 h 02 min

    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…

13. #496 Hotcakes: Cannabidiol (CBD)-induced liver injury, IV iron for HFrEF, bedtime BP meds, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome & RA, & Finerenone for HFpEF

    25 Aug 2025 · 57 min

    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…

14. #495 Fungal Infections -Histo/Blasto/Cocci with Dr. Andrej Spec

    18 Aug 2025 · 1 h 09 min

    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,…

15. #494 C. diff, Diarrhea, the Microbiome, and New Therapies with Dr. Cynthia Sears. Live from Johns Hopkins Grand Rounds

    11 Aug 2025 · 53 min

    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…

16. Bonus: Hypermobility Q&A with Bendy Bodies Dr. Linda Bluestein

    7 Aug 2025 · 47 min

    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…

17. REBOOT: #452 NAFLD/MASLD with Dr. Elliot Tapper

    4 Aug 2025 · 1 h 10 min

    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…

18. #493: Joint Pain in Older Adults with Dr. Una Makris

    28 Jul 2025 · 1 h 12 min

    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).…

19. REBOOT: #454 Kidney Boy on Managing Diabetes and Hypertension in CKD

    24 Jul 2025 · 1 h 01 min

    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…

20. #492 Hair and Nails with Helena Pasieka MD MS

    21 Jul 2025 · 1 h 25 min

    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.…

21. PATREON UNLOCKED #39 Exclusive! Travel Medicine

    17 Jul 2025 · 40 min

    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…

22. #491: Benign Hematology with Brad Beeler

    14 Jul 2025 · 1 h 15 min

    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…

23. 490: Update! Anticoagulation for Venous Thromboembolism with Dr. Tara Lech, PharmD

    7 Jul 2025 · 1 h 21 min

    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…

24. #489 Live from SHM #Converge2025 Rheumatology for the Hospitalist

    30 Jun 2025 · 46 min

    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…

25. #488 DIGEST: Cytisinicline for smoking cessation, partner treatment for BV, combination therapy with statins and ezetimibe, and exercise and survival in colon cancer

    23 Jun 2025 · 59 min

    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…

26. #487 Chronic Pain & Opioid Use Disorder with Dr. Jessie Merlin

    16 Jun 2025 · 1 h 22 min

    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…

27. #486 Infertility in Clinical Practice: A Primary Care Approach With Dr Brindha Bavan

    9 Jun 2025 · 1 h 10 min

    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.…

28. #485: Things We Do For No Reason™Live from SHM #Converge2025

    2 Jun 2025 · 1 h 04 min

    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…

29. #484 Hotcakes: Vitamin D3, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, and Physical Performance, Gabapentin and Falls, Gepotidacin for UTI, and Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss

    26 May 2025 · 57 min

    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…

30. #483: Diabetic Dilemmas in Older Adults, Pregnancy and Corticosteroid Use with Jeff Colburn, MD

    19 May 2025 · 1 h 15 min

    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…

31. UNLOCKED #43 Exclusive! HFrEF (TFTC audio)

    14 May 2025 · 31 min

    Join us at patreon.com/curbsiders today and save 20% on NEW Annual Memberships with promo code: UNLOCKED. *This offer expires at 3am EST on May 15, 2025. Matt and Paul recap top pearls from a recent episode on heart…

32. REBOOT #458 Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction - Kittleson Rules Outpatient Heart Failure Volume 1

    12 May 2025 · 1 h 00 min

    We’re taking a break this week, but we’ll be back next week with a brand-new episode. Provide superb outpatient care for your patients with HFrEF. Identify underlying causes of heart failure and titrate medications…

33. #482 Recap from SHM #Converge25

    5 May 2025 · 1 h 25 min

    Highlights and Pearls from SHM’s Annual Meeting We recap the top pearls for the hospitalist from #SHM #Converge25 hitting updates in GI, stroke, anticoagulation, perioperative medicine, artificial intelligence, and…

34. #481 Prediabetes and Diabetes Prevention with Dr. Scott Isaacs

    28 Apr 2025 · 1 h 28 min

    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…

35. #480 Hypermobility with Dr. Linda Bluestein

    21 Apr 2025 · 1 h 19 min

    Don’t bend the knee to hypermobility! Learn how to evaluate patients for possible joint hypermobility, what associated conditions to be mindful of, and where to start with management. We’re joined by Dr. Linda…

36. #479 Managing Treatment-Resistant Depression featuring Dr. Jessi Gold

    14 Apr 2025 · 1 h 28 min

    Lead the way in depression management! We’re joined by Dr. Jessi Gold, a psychiatrist and mental health advocate, who provides essential pearls on ways to recognize the multifaceted nature of depression and similarly…

37. #478 Dementia 2.0 with Anna Chodos

    7 Apr 2025 · 1 h 26 min

    Updates in classification, evaluation, and treatment Become dexterous with dementia management! We’re talking with Dr. Anna Chodos about cognitive domains, diagnostic criteria, patient and caregiver resources, new…

38. #477 Hotcakes: Suzetrigine for acute pain, SGLT2i and PAD, Safety of Lowering LDL, Restrictive vs Liberal Transfusion Strategy in MI revisited

    31 Mar 2025 · 43 min

    Join us as we review recent practice-changing articles on suzetrigine for acute pain, the risk of PAD events from SGLT2 inhibitors, the safety of very low LDL, and the benefits of restrictive vs liberal transfusion…

39. #476 Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder 2.0 with Dr Stephen Holt

    24 Mar 2025 · 55 min

    Make MAUD your topira-MATE Level up your treatment for people with alcohol use disorder. Learn about medication options beyond the first line, when they’re appropriate and not, and how to work with your patients to set…

40. #475 Perioperative Update with Dr. Avital O’Glasser

    17 Mar 2025 · 1 h 37 min

    2024 ACC/AHA guideline update, including biomarker testing, MINS, and other consulting tips Master perioperative medicine! Learn when to hold ACE inhibitors, how to manage OSA without delaying surgery, and why "NPO…

41. #474 Resistant Hypertension the Next Frontier

    10 Mar 2025 · 1 h 13 min

    Treat Hypertension Like No Doctor Has Ever Treated Hypertension Before Treating hypertension never gets boring. Learn about emerging therapies and how to continue to tackle this common diagnosis like a pro. Dr. Jordy…

42. #473 Rapid Response Series: Narrow Complex Tachyarrhythmias with Dr. Noble Maleque

    3 Mar 2025 · 59 min

    Don’t miss a beat as our guest Dr. Noble Maleque guides us through dominating narrow complex tachyarrhythmias (while keeping our own heart rates under control too). @Nobility75 (Emory University) Claim CME for this…

43. #472 DIGEST: cfDNA & cancer in Pregnancy, Vitamin K2 for Leg Cramps, PRN anti-hypertensives, GLP-1 Agonists for AUD, Short-Course Antibiotics

    24 Feb 2025 · 51 min

    Join us as we review recent articles and news featured in The DIGEST issues #59-61, including cfDNA and incidental detection of cancer in pregnancy, vitamin K2 for nocturnal leg cramps, the danger of as-needed…

44. #471 Iron Deficiency Anemia with Dr. Tom DeLoughery

    17 Feb 2025 · 1 h 07 min

    Conquer the art of managing patients with iron deficiency anemia. We are joined by the amazing Dr. Tom DeLoughery, @Bloodman (Oregon Health & Science University). Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!…

45. #470 Thyroid Nodules and Thyroid Cancer for Primary Care

    10 Feb 2025 · 1 h 19 min

    Management and Ongoing Monitoring of Thyroid Neoplasms Join us as we dive deep into the approach for thyroid nodules with our two fantastic guests, Dr. Kaniksha Desai (Stanford Medicine) and Dr. Ana Chindris (Mayo…

46. #469 Inpatient Heart Failure

    3 Feb 2025 · 1 h 26 min

    Diuresing ‘til the heart's content Master inpatient heart failure management! Learn key tips for initiating guideline-directed medical therapy, diuretic therapy pearls, and ensuring smooth transitions of care. We are…

47. #468: Asthma Update with Cyrus Askin

    27 Jan 2025 · 1 h 21 min

    2024 GINA Strategy, peak expiratory flow insights, SMART therapy, and other asthma pearls that will leave you breathless Master the art of diagnosing and managing asthma with practical, evidence-based strategies. Learn…

48. #467 Unintentional Weight Loss with Dr. Eva Szymanski

    20 Jan 2025 · 1 h 04 min

    Become a mini geriatrician in our new Geriatrics series! Geriatricize your knowledge of caring for older adults with unintentional weight loss! You’ll round out your history taking and weight gain plan by harnessing…

49. #466 Cirrhosis Update with Scott Matherly

    13 Jan 2025 · 1 h 17 min

    Update your approach to cirrhosis evaluation and management with Dr. Scott Matherly Associate Professor of Hepatology and Gastroenterology at Virginia Commonwealth University Claim CME for this episode at…

50. REBOOT #421 Antiphospholipid Syndrome with Dr. Arielle Langer

    6 Jan 2025 · 1 h 16 min

    We're taking a short winter break, but we’ll be back with new shows in time for Christmas and New Years! Can’t wait for more new episodes? Sign up for our Patreon with 15% off an annual membership at…