The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

• #493: Joint Pain in Older Adults with Dr. Una Makris

  An age-friendly approach to arthralgias. Attack arthralgias with ease! Learn how to evaluate and manage common joint complaints in older adults. We’re joined by Dr Una Makris, @unamakris.bsky.social (UT Southwestern). 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 General approach to joint pain in older adults Diagnosing osteoarthritis Management of osteoarthritis in older adults Non-pharmacological interventions Pharmacological interventions: topicals, orals, injectables When to refer for joint replacement Case 2 from Kashlak Diagnosis of Late onset rheumatoid arthritis (LORA) Differential Diagnosis and Distinguishing features Lab work/Imaging When to refer to rheumatology Approach to managing LORA The 5Ms framework Initial treatment with glucocorticoids Ageism as a driver of undertreatment in older adults Treating to target Key takeaways  Outro  Credits Producers, Writers and Show Notes: Joseph (Lee) Young, MD, Leah Witt, MD, Rachel Miller, MD Cover Art and Infographic: Leah Witt, 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: Dr. Una Makris Disclosures Dr. Makris reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. Sponsor: Heart of Care If you care about patient safety, team performance, and building a culture of readiness, subscribe to In the Heart of Care. Available now, wherever you get your podcasts. Sponsor: FIGS Curbsiders listeners can get 15% off. Just go to wearFIGS.com and use code FIGSRX. 

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• REBOOT: #454 Kidney Boy on Managing Diabetes and Hypertension in CKD

  Here is a classic Curbsiders episode with one of our favourite guests of all time, Dr Joel Topf. Learn how to manage diabetes and hypertension in chronic kidney disease with expert tips from Kidney Boy, Kashlak’s Chief of Nephrology, Dr. Joef Topf @kidney_boy.  Finerenone is FDA approved for managing CKD in patients with diabetes. **Update as of July 2025: The non-steroidal mineralocorticoid recepter antagonist, finerenone is now FDA approved to treat heart failure with LVEF at or above 40% based on results of the FINEARTS-HF trial. ** Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Heart of Care If you care about patient safety, team performance, and building a culture of readiness, subscribe to In the Heart of Care. Available now, wherever you get your podcasts. Quince Go to Quince.com/curb for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns.

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• #492 Hair and Nails with Helena Pasieka MD MS

  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! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME 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  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.  Sponsor: FIGS Curbsiders listeners can get 15% off. Just go to wearFIGS.com and use code FIGSRX. Sponsor Freed Use code: CURB50 to get $50 off your first month when you subscribe!

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• PATREON UNLOCKED #39 Exclusive! Travel Medicine

  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)

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• #491: Benign Hematology with Brad Beeler

  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! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME 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 Search The Podcast for Doctors (By Doctors) on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Sponsor: Locumstory Locumstory.com is simply a free, unbiased educational resource about locum tenens. Sponsor: Continuing Education Company  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.

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