The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

We have a classic episode for you. Master male hypogonadism diagnosis and management. Discover when and how to test, how to tackle confounding conditions, and why lifestyle changes may be more effective than testosterone therapy in certain patients. We are joined by Dr. Brad Anawalt, an expert in endocrine care, to guide us through the essentials.
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Show Segments

Intro

Case 1

History and Physical 

Laboratory Testing 

Effect of Lifestyle on Testosterone

Case 2

Prostate and Cardiovascular risk

Treatment Options and Considerations

Secondary Causes of Hypogonadism

Case 3

Testicular Size and Klinefelter Syndrome

hCG and Clomiphene

Monitoring and Follow-Up

Take-Home Points

Outro

Credits

Written and produced by Paul Wurtz MD. Show notes, cover art, and infographic also created by Paul Wurtz MD. 

Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP   

Reviewer: Sai S Achi MD, MBA, FACP

Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP

Technical Production: PodPaste

Guest: Bradley D. Anawalt MD

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What Dreams May Come
Breeze through your next visit for insomnia. Learn how to comfortably approach insomnia and optimize sleep. We touch on specifics such as cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia or the effects of various sleep-related drugs/supplements, and how to taper down from them. We are joined by Ashley E. Mason, PhD (UCSF).
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Show Segments

Intro

Case

Understanding patient’s goals

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia

Stimulus control

Sleep Hygiene

Time-in-bed restriction

Impact of different medications/substances on sleep

Tapering off medications

Outro

Credits

Producer and Writer: Matthew Watto MD, FACP

Producer, Show Notes, Infographic, and Cover art: Edison Jyang, MD

Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP   

Reviewer: Sai S Achi, MD, MBA, FACP

Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP

Technical Production: PodPaste

Guest: Ashley E. Mason, PhD

Disclosures

Dr. Mason has disclosed the following:
Financial Relationships: Evolve Global, consulting fee and stock options; Oura Health, consulting fee.
The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. 
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Blood-based Biomarkers, Anti-Amyloid Therapies and Beyond
From blood-based biomarkers to anti-amyloid treatments, join us as we explore the latest in Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis and treatment with Dr. Halima Amjad. This episode will equip you to guide your patients about the latest Alzheimer’s diagnostics as well as eligibility, risks and monitoring for anti-amyloid therapies.
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Show Segments

Intro

Case

Cognitive and functional history reminders

Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease

Blood-based biomarkers

Anti-amyloid therapy indications, eligibility and contraindications

Patient counseling and treatment decisions

ARIA

Key takeaways

Outro

Credits

Written and Produced by: Natalie Barrett DO, Rachel K Miller MD

Show notes, cover art and infographic: Natalie Barrett DO, Rachel K Miller MD, Leah Witt MD

Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP   

Reviewer: Sai S Achi MD, MBA,FACP

Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP

Technical Production: PodPaste

Guest: Halima Amjad, MD

Disclosures

Dr. Amjad reports financial relationships with Centene (Advisor) and Craniometrix (Advisor). Relationships have not ended. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. 
The production of this episode was supported by the Penn Geriatrics AGE-SMART Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Grant. This podcast content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the Health Resources and Services Administration or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 

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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).

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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

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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