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The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast
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  • The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

    #538: More Than a Gut Feeling - DGBIs with Dr. Iris Wang

    08/31/2026 | 1h 24 mins.
    All About Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction
    Master disorders of gut–brain interaction. Learn how Rome V changes the diagnosis of IBS and other DGBIs, how to approach chronic diarrhea and the microbiome, and how to choose targeted treatments for bloating, pain, and vomiting. We’re joined by Dr. Xiao Jing (Iris) Wang, a gastroenterologist and expert in disorders of gut–brain interaction.
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    Show Segments

    Intro

    Updates to Rome V Criteria

    Microbiome Information

    Evaluation and Management of Chronic Diarrhea

    Abelchia

    Abdominophrenic Dyssynergia

    Key Takeaways

    Outro

    Credits

    Written and Produced by: Zoya Surani

    Show Notes, Infographic, Cover Art by: Zoya Surani

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

    Reviewer: Sai Achi MD, MBA, FACP

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

    Technical Production: PodPaste

    Guest: Dr. Xiao Jing (Iris) Wang

    Disclosures

    Dr. Wang reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. 

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    Sponsor: UpToDate

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    Sponsor: FIGS 

    Curbsiders listeners can get 15% off. Just go to WearFIGS.com and use code FIGSRX.  

    Sponsor: MasterClass

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    #537 Hyperkalemia and Hypokalemia

    08/24/2026 | 1h 19 mins.
    I’m Going Bananas for This One!
    Learn how to formulate a framework while dealing with potassium disorders in patients with varying levels of kidney disease.We’re joined by Dr Joel Topf, (@kidney_boy) to explore how to navigate potassium disorders, develop etiology frameworks, and treat these patients.
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    Show Segments

    Intro

    Rapid fire questions/Picks of the Week

    Case 1: Hyperkalemia

    How to Approach Patients with Hyperkalemia

    Treatment Options for Hyperkalemia

    Case 2: Hypokalemia

    How to Approach Patients With Hypokalemia

    Treatment Options for Hypokalemia

    Case 3: Hyperkalemia in ESKD patients

    How To Approach the Management in ESKD patients

    Take Home Points

    Outro

    Credits

    Producer, Writer, Show Notes, Infographics, & Cover Art: Sai S Achi MD MBA FACP

    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: Joel Topf MD, FACP

    Disclosures

    Dr. Topf reports the following conflicts of interests: Advisor-Travere Therapeutics, Advisor-Otsuka, Advisor-Vera Therapeutics, Advisor-Novartis, Advisor-Vertex Therapeutics
    The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. 
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    Sponsor: Continuing Education Company
    Visit CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders and use promo code Curb30 for 30% off all online courses and webcasts.  
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  • The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

    #536 Q&Apalooza: Your Addiction Questions Answered!

    08/17/2026 | 1h 17 mins.
    This episode explores complex questions around addiction treatment from our audience, including the off-label use of GLPs for SUDs, the nuances of naloxone, and managing high-dose methadone in hospital settings. Experts Drs. Shawn Cohen and Zina Huxley-Reicher, in addition to the co-hosts Drs. Carolyn Chan and Era Kryzhanovskaya share insights, resources, and practical tips for clinicians navigating these challenging scenarios.
    Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!
    By listening to this episode and completing CME, this can be used to count towards the new DEA 8-hr requirement on substance use disorders education.
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    Show Segments

    Intro, disclaimer

    Picks of the Week

    Off-Label GLP use

    Naloxone review

    Acute pain in patients with opioid use disorder (OUD)

    Care Coordination with opioid treatment programs (OTPs)

    New medications for pain; suzetrigine

    Perioperative pain management for patients with OUD

    Outro

    Credits

    Producer, Show Notes, Infographic: Era Kryzhanovskaya, MD

    Hosts: Carolyn Chan, MD. MHS and Era Kryzhanovskaya, MD

    Reviewer: Kenny Morford, MD

    Showrunner: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS

    Technical Production: PodPaste

    Guest: Shawn Cohen, MD; Zina Huxley-Reicher, MD

    Sponsor: The Permanente Medical Group

    Join us in New York City as we host Information Sessions on Thursday, August 20th, Friday the 21st, and Saturday the 22nd, , as well as a Social Mixer at the Castell Rooftop Lounge on Friday, August 21st. Visit northerncalifornia.permanente.org and RSVP today

    Sponsor: UpToDate

    For a limited time, listeners can get 10% off UpToDate packages with code CURB1. Visit store.uptodate.com.

    Sponsor: FIGS

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  • The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

    #535 Sleep Apnea Update: How to Choose and Interpret Sleep Tests and Prescribe CPAP Therapy

    08/10/2026 | 1h 26 mins.
    Diagnosis and Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    Show description: 
    Explore the interpretation of sleep studies in the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea. Master treatment of OSA and how to troubleshoot CPAP challenges with Dr. Aneesa Das. 
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    Show Segments

    Intro and guest bio

    Case from Kashlak

    Definitions

    Sleep Testing and Interpretation

    Management of OSA 

    Outro

    Credits 

    Written and produced by: Alise Burke MD 

    Infographic and Cover Art: Dylan Naldzin

    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: Aneesa Das MD 

    Disclosures

    Dr. Das reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. 

    Sponsor: Freed

    Go to freed.ai and use code FREED50 for fifty dollars off your first month.  

    Sponsor: DeleteMe 

    Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/CURB and use promo code CURB at checkout. 

    Sponsor: Continuing Education Company

    Visit CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders and use promo code Curb30 for 30% off all online courses and webcasts.
  • The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

    REBOOT #518: Cardiology Meets Longevity

    08/03/2026 | 1h 31 mins.
    We have another classic episode for you. Level up your primary prevention game. Learn when ApoB, Lp(a), and CAC actually change management, how to spot cardiometabolic risk before diabetes declares itself, and how to make smarter lipid decisions beyond the standard panel. We’re joined by Dr. Greg Katz, cardiologist and prevention expert at NYU Langone Health.
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About The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast
The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast brings you expert interviews, clinical pearls, and practice-changing knowledge — plus the occasional bad joke. Trusted by 100,000+ health professionals every month, we cover the full spectrum of internal medicine to keep you learning and laughing. No boring lectures here, just high-value content and a healthy dose of humor. Fantastic for Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Primary Care, and Hospital Medicine. Support the show: patreon.com/curbsiders Download our Primary Care Starter Guide e-book patreon.com/c/curbsiders/shop
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