

#510 Diverticulitis for the Hospitalist
2026-1-05 | 1h 13 mins.
Diverticulitis Simplified: Imaging, Antibiotics, Diet, and When to Call Surgery Master diverticulitis! Learn how to distinguish uncomplicated from complicated disease, when to reach for antibiotics, and which patients need surgical consultation. We’re joined by Dr. Bob Hollis (University of Alabama at Birmingham) and Dr. Andrew Webster (Emory University). Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Show Segments Intro Rapid Fire Questions Picks of the Week Case 1 Defining and Classifying Diverticulosis vs Diverticulitis History and Physical Exam Labs and Imaging Disposition: Admit or Discharge? Antibiotics: Who Needs them and How to Choose Duration of Antibiotic Therapy Diagnostic Pitfalls and Redflags Nutrition in the Hospitalized Patient with Diverticulitis Case 2 Surgery and IR Consultation Antibiotics in Diverticular Abscess Repeat Imaging in Undrainable Abscess Elective Surgery in Diverticulitis Case 3 Diverticulitis with Perforation Counseling Patients Undergoing Surgery Ostomy Reversal Timing Credits Writer, Producer, and Show Notes: Reaford Blackburn, Jr., MD Infographic and Cover Art: Caroline Coleman, MD Hosts: Monee Amin, MD and Meredith Trubitt, MD Reviewer: Rahul Ganatra Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Technical Production: PodPaste Guests: Bob Hollis, MD and Andrew Webster, MD Sponsor: FIGS Take 15% off your first order at Wearfigs.com with the code FIGSRX. Sponsor: Continuing Education Company Visit CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders and use promo code Curb30 for 30% off all online courses and webcasts. Sponsor: Gusto Try Gusto today at gusto.com/cribsiders, and get three months free when you run your first payroll.

UNLOCKED PATREON #60 Anticoagulation DVT/PE
2025-12-29 | 26 mins.
Matt and Paul recap top pearls from a recent episode on Anticoagulation for Venous Thromboembolism with Dr. Tara Lech, PharmD. They also answer listener questions and share their picks of the week. Picks of the week: Paul Recommends: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (videogame) Matt Recommends: CJ Box novels about Joe Picket

#509 Fresh Hypertension Guidelines. West Philadelphia Doc Jordy Cohen Keeps Our Hypertension Management Fresh
2025-12-22 | 1h 17 mins.
Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Show Segments Intro Case: Jeremy Wearable devices inaccuracies Ideal blood pressure measurement Diagnosis and workup Management and fixed-dose combination pills Case: Jolene and pregnancy Outro Credits Written and Produced by: Deborah Gorth MD, PhD Infographic and Cover Art by: Deborah Gorth MD, PhD and Meryl Gorth RD, MPH 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: Jordana Cohen MD, MSCE Disclosures Financial Relationships disclosed for Dr. Jordana Cohen: Wolters Kluwer (Royalties or Patent Beneficiary) and National Institutes of Health (Grant or research support) Sponsor: FIGS We’ve teamed up with FIGS, and now Curbsiders listeners can get 15% off. Just go to WearFIGS.com and use code FIGSRX. Sponsor: MasterClass MasterClass always has great offers during the holidays, sometimes up to as much as 50% off. Head over to masterclass.com/CURB for the current offer. Sponsor: Quince Go to Quince.com/curb for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.

#508: ASCVD Risk & Lipids Update! PREVENT, ApoB, Lp(a) + Next-Gen Therapies
2025-12-15 | 1h 35 mins.
Master cardiovascular disease prevention! Learn how to apply the new PREVENT risk calculator, use the CPR framework for risk reclassification, and interpret ApoB and Lp(a) in modern lipid management. We’re joined by Dr. Laurence Sperling to break down what’s new in ASCVD risk assessment and prevention. Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Show Segments Intro Case 1 from Kashlak Risk assessment framework ApoB and Non-HDL cholesterol Lipoprotein(a) and its importance The PREVENT risk score and its implications Statins and other lipid lowering therapies The role of diet and lifestyle in lipid management Case 2 from Kashlak Familial Hypercholesterolemia diagnosis and management Key takeaways Outro Credits Producer, Writer, Shownotes, Infographic, and Cover art: Ben Furman, MPH 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: Laurence Sperling, MD Disclosures Dr. Sperling reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. Sponsor: Bucksbaum-Siegler Institute If you want to learn more about what the Bucksbaum-Siegler Institute is doing and to nominate someone for the Clinical Excellence Award—you can check them out today. Visit bucksbauminstitute.uchicago.edu. Sponsor: Grammarly Sign up for FREE and experience how Grammarly can elevate your professional writing from start to finish. Visit Grammarly.com/podcast. Sponsor: Continuing Education Company Use promo code Curb30 to get 30% off all online courses and webcast. Visit CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders to learn more. Sponsor: Freed Use code: CURB50 to get $50 off your first month when you subscribe!

#507 Swinging the Pendulum on Menopause Care With Dr Rachel Rubin
2025-12-08 | 1h 34 mins.
Transform your approach to menopause care with the latest evidence and expert insights you can use tomorrow. Learn how to move beyond outdated WHI-era fears and confidently prescribe individualized, effective hormonal therapies. We’re joined by urologist and sexual medicine specialist Dr Rachel Rubin (@DrRachelRubin), who brings clarity, practicality, and a fresh perspective to this rapidly evolving field. Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Show Segments Intro Case Shifting care for menopause WHI/black box warning labels What makes you nervous? Local vaginal treatments Progesterone therapy Estrogen therapy Testosterone therapy Perimenopause Outro Credits Producer, Writer, Show Notes, Infographic, Cover Art: Molly Heublein MD Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP; Molly Heublein MD Reviewer: Leah Witt MD Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Rachel Rubin MD Disclosures Dr. Rachel Rubin reports financial support from Sprout Pharmaceuticals . The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. Sponsor: Aura Frames For a limited time, save on the perfect gift by visiting AuraFrames.com to get $35 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames by using promo code CURB at checkout. Sponsor: Bucksbaum-Siegler Institute If you want to learn more about what the Bucksbaum-Siegler Institute is doing and to nominate someone for the Clinical Excellence Award visit bucksbauminstitute.uchicago.edu. Sponsor: Mint Mobile Shop Mint Unlimited Plans at MINTMOBILE.com/CURB. Sponsor: Panacea Financial Visit bit.ly/PFCURB to connect with a physician-focused banker and get your finances moving in the right direction



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