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

11 days ago 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

18 days ago 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

25 days ago 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 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

#420 Recap Extravaganza: 2023 Highlights and Top Stories

Dec 25th, 2023 1h 17m

Join us as we recap various topics discussed throughout the year, including hormonal and non-hormonal therapy for menopause symptoms, hemochromatosis, evaluation and management of hematuria, updates in diabetes management (insulin, GLP1 agonist

REBOOT #281 Hypercalcemia: Calci-fun! with Dr. Carl Pallais

Dec 18th, 2023 1h 26m

Absorb all (but not too much) of the Calcium for your brain hole as Dr. Carl Pallais (Brigham and Women’s Hospital) walks us through his approach to Hypercalcemia. We learn about how tightly our body regulates calcium and what to do when that r

REBOOT #250 Nephrotic Syndrome vs. Glomerulonephritis with Kidney Boy, Dr. Joel Topf

Dec 11th, 2023 1h 16m

We’re taking a short break, but we’ll be back in two week with a brand-new episode. Can’t wait? Join our Kashlak family at patreon.com/curbsiders for access to twice-monthly bonus episodes… there are already 17 of them available to feed your b

#419 Rapid Response Series: Sepsis with Dr. Mohleen Kang A shock to the system

Dec 4th, 2023 1h 19m

A shock to the systemJoin us for an infectious conversation about sepsis as we learn about the recognition and initial management of sepsis on the wards. We are joined by Dr. Mohleen Kang (@KangMohleen, Emory University).Claim free CME for

#418 DIGEST (Tofurkey Edition): Semaglutide for HFpEF, TCAs for IBS, Aspirin vs Clopidogrel after PCI, Pitavastatin for HIV, Starchy Vegetables & Weight Gain, Heavy Metals in Cannabis

Nov 27th, 2023 1h 3m

Join us as we review recent articles and news featured in The DIGEST #45 and #46, including semaglutide in HFpEF and obesity (STEP HFpEF), TCAs for irritable bowel syndrome (ATLANTIS), clopidogrel versus aspirin as long-term secondary preventio

#417 USPSTF Update: PrEP for HIV Prevention with Dr. John Wong MD

Nov 22nd, 2023 42m 47s

#416: Antifungals, Candida, Mucorales, Aspergillus, Pneumocystis: The Fungus Among Us with Dr. Ilan Schwartz MD

Nov 20th, 2023 1h 13m

“I collect spores, molds and fungus” - Dr. Egon SpenglerDr. Ilan Schwartz MD PhD (@GermHunterMD) teaches us that we should always at least consider fungi in the differential diagnosis of unexplained sepsis, especially in patients with impair