The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

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.  Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org [http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org] [http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org]! Patreon [http://patreon.com/curbsiders] | Episodes [https://thecurbsiders.com/category/curbsiders-podcast] | Subscribe [https://audioboom.com/channels/5034728.rss] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3SKlzOLxyztvA1BkJfnf67] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@thecurbsiders7326] | Newsletter [https://thecurbsiders.com/digest] | Contact [askcurbsiders@gmail.com] | Swag! [https://www.teepublic.com/user/kashlakmemorial] | CME [http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org] Show Segments * Intro * Examination of hair and nails, ethnic hair types and cultural hair styles and practices. * Lab tests- clinically useful tests, and those to avoid * Telogen Effluvium * Scaly itchy scalp, seborrheic dermatosis, psoriasis * Androgenic alopecia and age-related hair loss * Topical and oral treatments * Examining the nails, conditions related to nail polishes and prosthetics * Patchy hair loss, alopecia areata, Discoid Lupus Erythematosis * Dr Pasieka’s take home points * Outro Credits * Written & Produced by: Kate Grant MBChB, MRCGP * Show Notes, Infographic & Cover Art : Kate Grant MBChB, MRCGP  * 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: Helena Pasieka MD MS Disclosures Dr. Pasieka reports no relevant financial disclosures. Dr. Pasieka’s views are her own and do not represent those of her employer or the department of defense.  The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures.  Sponsor: Continuing Education Company [http://cmemeeting.org/curbsiders]  Curbsiders listeners get 45% off select online courses—that’s the biggest discount CEC has ever offered, and it’s exclusive to you with promo code Curb45, through July 30. You can also use Curb30 for 30% off all webcasts and on demand replay courses. Check it all out at CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders [http://cmemeeting.org/curbsiders].  Sponsor: FIGS [http://wearfigs.com] Curbsiders listeners can get 15% off. Just go to wearFIGS.com [http://wearFIGS.com] [http://wearfigs.com] and use code FIGSRX. Sponsor Freed [https://www.getfreed.ai/?utm_source=google&utm_campaign=FreedBrand&utm_content=freed%20ai&utm_medium=g&adgroup=167499456155&gclid=CjwKCAjwp_LDBhBCEiwAK7FnksrNfZaYCPbKDWVIabWu8IQbbRnBM27cZMx-Tygqf_X17nWhOKLR7BoCONkQAvD_BwE&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21647716767&gbraid=0AAAAA98TJIny8leQ914upPJnoGT_QtieS] Use code: CURB50 to get $50 off your first month when you subscribe!

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)

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. Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org [http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org] [http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org]! Patreon [http://patreon.com/curbsiders] | Episodes [https://thecurbsiders.com/category/curbsiders-podcast] | Subscribe [https://audioboom.com/channels/5034728.rss] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3SKlzOLxyztvA1BkJfnf67] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@thecurbsiders7326] | Newsletter [https://thecurbsiders.com/digest] | Contact [askcurbsiders@gmail.com] | Swag! [https://www.teepublic.com/user/kashlakmemorial] | CME [http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org] Show Segments * Intro * Case 1: Duffy-null associated neutrophil count * Case 2: Bleeding disorders * Case 3: Thalassemia  * 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 Beeler MD Disclosures Dr. Beeler reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. Sponsor: Panacea [https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-podcast-for-doctors-by-doctors/id1762334820] Search The Podcast for Doctors (By Doctors) on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Sponsor: Locumstory [http://locumstory.com] Locumstory.com [http://locumstory.com] is simply a free, unbiased educational resource about locum tenens. Sponsor: Continuing Education Company [http://cmemeeting.org/curbsiders]  Curbsiders listeners get 45% off select online courses — that’s the biggest discount CEC has ever offered, and it’s exclusive to you with promo code Curb45, through July 30. You can also use Curb30 for 30% off all webcasts and on demand replay courses. Check it all out at CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders [http://cmemeeting.org/curbsiders].

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 [https://x.com/anticoagpharmd?lang=en], @anticoagpharmd.bsky.social‬ [https://bsky.app/profile/anticoagpharmd.bsky.social]). Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org [http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org] [http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org]! Patreon [http://patreon.com/curbsiders] | Episodes [https://thecurbsiders.com/category/curbsiders-podcast] | Subscribe [https://audioboom.com/channels/5034728.rss] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3SKlzOLxyztvA1BkJfnf67] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@thecurbsiders7326] | Newsletter [https://thecurbsiders.com/digest] | Contact [askcurbsiders@gmail.com] | Swag! [https://www.teepublic.com/user/kashlakmemorial] | CME [http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org] Show Segments * Intro * Case 1 from Kashlak * Choosing the right anticoagulant * Distal deep vein thrombosis management * Anticoagulation in special populations * Case 2 from Kashlak * Understanding treatment failure * Anticoagulation reversal agents * Outro Credits * Producer, Writer, Show Notes, Infographic, Cover Art: Ben Furman  * 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: Tara Lech, PharmD  Disclosures Dr. Lech reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures.  Sponsor: Grammarly [http://grammarly.com/PODCAST]  Let Grammarly take the busywork off your plate so you can focus on high-impact work. Download Grammarly for free at Grammarly.com/PODCAST [http://Grammarly.com/PODCAST] [http://grammarly.com/PODCAST]. Sponsor: Freed [https://www.getfreed.ai/] CURB50 to get $50 off your first month when you subscribe at freed.ai [http://freed.ai] Sponsor: JournalFeed [http://journalfeed.org/curb] Try JournalFeed free for 7 days—and get 20% off your first year with code CURB25 at journalfeed.org/curb [http://journalfeed.org/curb] [http://journalfeed.org/curb].

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 [https://www.uchicagomedicine.org/find-a-physician/physician/kimberly-trotter]).  Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org [http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org] [http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org]! Patreon [http://patreon.com/curbsiders] | Episodes [https://thecurbsiders.com/category/curbsiders-podcast] | Subscribe [https://audioboom.com/channels/5034728.rss] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3SKlzOLxyztvA1BkJfnf67] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@thecurbsiders7326] | Newsletter [https://thecurbsiders.com/digest] | Contact [askcurbsiders@gmail.com] | Swag! [https://www.teepublic.com/user/kashlakmemorial] | CME [http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org] Show Segments * Intro * Rapid fire questions/Picks of the Week * Case 1 * Differential Diagnosis of arthropathy * Risk factors for Gout * Diagnostic Evaluation  * Acute Treatments  * Long-term Treatments * Transitions of Care for Crystalline Arthropathy * Case 2 * History and Physical Exam * Diagnostic Work up * Treatment * Outro Credits * Writer, Producer, Show Notes, Hosts: Meredith Trubitt MD, Monee Amin MD   * Infographic, Cover Art: Caroline Coleman, MD * Reviewer: Sai Achi MD, MBA, FACP * Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP * Technical Production: PodPaste * Guest: Kimberly Trotter, MD  Disclosures Dr. Trotter  reports financial relationship with GSK-Membership on Advisory Committee. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures.  Sponsor: Bombas [http://bombas.com/] Head over to Bombas.com [http://bombas.com/] and use code CURB for 20% off your first purchase.