The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

From Pain to Gain: Diagnosis to Updated Treatment Options
Learn how to recognize fibromyalgia as a disorder of central pain processing, distinguish it from common mimics, and apply evidence-based strategies for diagnosis and management. In this episode, Dr. Daniel Clauw (University of Michigan) shares practical clinical pearls on nociplastic pain, sensory hypersensitivity, non-pharmacologic therapies, medication selection, and why opioids often fail in fibromyalgia.
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Show Segments

Intro

Rapid Fire questions

Case 1 on fibromyalgia presentation

Diagnosis and exam for fibromyalgia

Non-pharmacologic treatment recommendations

Pharmacologic treatment recommendations

Case 2 on opioids for pain management

Outro

Credits

Written and Produced by: Zoya Surani 

Show Notes, Infographic, and Cover Art: Zoya Surani

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: Dan J Clauw MD

Disclosures

Dr. Clauw reports financial disclosures with the following companies: Tonix, Axsome, Ono, Swing (Consulting Fee). The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. 

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With 10+ parts to the 2025 ACLS guidelines, it’s a lot to sift through. Join us for this focused conversation on the parts that have had most practice changing updates with Dr. Jessica Nave (Emory University). 
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Show Segments

Intro

Rapid Fire Questions/Picks of the Week

Case 1

Updates to narrow complex unstable tachyarrhythmias

Case 2

Stable ventricular tachycardia

Ventricular fibrillation

Refractory ventricular fibrillation 

POCUS/Lines

Post Cardiac Arrest Care

Termination of Resuscitation

Outro

Credits

Producer, Writer, Show Notes, Hosts: Monee Amin MD, Meredith Trubitt MD 

Cover Art, Infographic:Caroline Coleman MD

Reviewer: Sai Achi MD, MBA,FACP

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

Technical Production: PodPaste

Guest: Jessica Nave MD 

Disclosures

Dr. Nave reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. 
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We have another classic episode for you. 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.
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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. 
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Confidently counsel on nutrition, as we discuss different dietary patterns and address common patient queries. We are joined by Dr. Joan Salge Blake (Boston University).
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Intro

Case

Ketogenic Diets

Mediterranean & DASH Diets

Fiber

Oils and Fats

Processed Foods

Paleolithic and Carnivore Diets

Food Order and Glycemic Control

Protein

Vegetarian and Vegan Diets

Intermittent Fasting and Meal Timing

Artificial Sweeteners

Outro

Credits

Producer, Writer, Show Notes, Infographic, and Cover Art: Edison Jyang, MD

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: Joan Salge Blake, EdD, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND

Disclosures

Joan Salge Blake, EdD, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND  reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. 
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Enjoy the ride as we go through a case of syncope with the Clinical Problem Solvers! Listen in awe as they break down their thought process when evaluating a patient presenting with syncope. We are joined by Reza Manesh (UCLA) and Rabih Geha (UCSF).
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Show Segments

Intro

Aliquot 1 and case discussion

Aliquot 2 and case discussion

Aliquot 3 and case discussion

Aliquot 4 and case discussion

Aliquot 5 and case discussion

Final Diagnosis

Outro

Credits

Producers: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Edison Jyang, MD

Clinical case writers: Youssef Saklawi, MD; Madallena Conte, MD 

Show notes, infographic, and cover art: Edison Jyang, MD

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: Reza Manesh, MD; Rabih Geha, MD

Disclosures

Dr. Reza Manesh reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. 
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