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  • #511 Alzheimer's Disease: Updates in Diagnosis and Treatment

    #511 Alzheimer's Disease: Updates in Diagnosis and Treatment
    Jan 12 2026

    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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  • #510 Diverticulitis for the Hospitalist

    #510 Diverticulitis for the Hospitalist
    Jan 5 2026
    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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  • UNLOCKED PATREON #60 Anticoagulation DVT/PE

    UNLOCKED PATREON #60 Anticoagulation DVT/PE
    Dec 29 2025
    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
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  • #509 Fresh Hypertension Guidelines. West Philadelphia Doc Jordy Cohen Keeps Our Hypertension Management Fresh

    #509 Fresh Hypertension Guidelines. West Philadelphia Doc Jordy Cohen Keeps Our Hypertension Management Fresh
    Dec 22 2025
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    Show Segments

    • Intro
    • Case: Jeremy
    • Wearable devices inaccuracies
    • Ideal blood pressure measurement
    • Diagnosis and workup
    • Management and fixed-dose combination pills
    • Case: Jolene and pregnancy
    • Outro
    Credits

    • Written and Produced by: Deborah Gorth MD, PhD
    • Infographic and Cover Art by: Deborah Gorth MD, PhD and Meryl Gorth RD, MPH
    • 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: Jordana Cohen MD, MSCE
    Disclosures

    Financial Relationships disclosed for Dr. Jordana Cohen: Wolters Kluwer (Royalties or Patent Beneficiary) and National Institutes of Health (Grant or research support)

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  • #508: ASCVD Risk & Lipids Update! PREVENT, ApoB, Lp(a) + Next-Gen Therapies

    #508: ASCVD Risk & Lipids Update! PREVENT, ApoB, Lp(a) + Next-Gen Therapies
    Dec 15 2025
    Master cardiovascular disease prevention! Learn how to apply the new PREVENT risk calculator, use the CPR framework for risk reclassification, and interpret ApoB and Lp(a) in modern lipid management. We’re joined by Dr. Laurence Sperling to break down what’s new in ASCVD risk assessment and prevention.

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    Show Segments

    • Intro
    • Case 1 from Kashlak
    • Risk assessment framework
    • ApoB and Non-HDL cholesterol
    • Lipoprotein(a) and its importance
    • The PREVENT risk score and its implications
    • Statins and other lipid lowering therapies
    • The role of diet and lifestyle in lipid management
    • Case 2 from Kashlak
    • Familial Hypercholesterolemia diagnosis and management
    • Key takeaways
    • Outro

    Credits

    • Producer, Writer, Shownotes, Infographic, and Cover art: Ben Furman, MPH
    • 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: Laurence Sperling, MD

    Disclosures

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


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  • #507 Swinging the Pendulum on Menopause Care With Dr Rachel Rubin

    #507 Swinging the Pendulum on Menopause Care With Dr Rachel Rubin
    Dec 8 2025
    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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  • #506 DIGEST-Hotcakes: PSA Screening, Acetaminophen and Autism, COVID19 Vaccines and Cancer, Aspirin and Anticoagulation in Coronary Artery Disease

    #506 DIGEST-Hotcakes: PSA Screening, Acetaminophen and Autism, COVID19 Vaccines and Cancer, Aspirin and Anticoagulation in Coronary Artery Disease
    Dec 1 2025
    Join us as we review recent articles and news featured in The DIGEST #70, including PSA screening, acetaminophen and autism, COVID19 vaccines and cancer, and aspirin and anticoagulation in coronary artery disease. Fill your brain hole with a delicious stack of hotcakes! Featuring Drs. Paul Williams (@PaulNWilliamz), Nora Taranto (@norataranto), Rahul Ganatra (@rbganatra), Laura Glick (@lauraglick) and Matt Watto (@doctorwatto).

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    Credits

    • Written and Hosted by: Nora Taranto MD; Rahul Ganatra MD MPH, Laura Glick MD, Paul Williams, MD, FACP, Adam Cifu MD, Matthew Watto MD, FACP
    • Cover Art: Rahul Ganatra, MD MPH
    • Reviewers: Rahul Ganatra MD MPH; Paul Williams, MD, FACP, Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Sai S Achi MD, MBA, FACP
    • Technical Production: Pod Paste
    • Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP

    Show Segments

    • Intro, disclaimer
    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Acetaminophen and Autism
    • COVID19 vaccines and cancer risk
    • Aspirin and anticoagulation in coronary artery disease
    • Outro

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  • REBOOT: #466 Cirrhosis Update with Scott Matherly

    REBOOT: #466 Cirrhosis Update with Scott Matherly
    Nov 24 2025
    We have a classic episode for you. Update your approach to cirrhosis evaluation and management with Dr. Scott Matherly Associate Professor of Hepatology and Gastroenterology at Virginia Commonwealth University

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    Show Segments

    • Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
    • Case from Kashlak; Definitions
    • Cirrhosis Diagnosis and Initial Evaluation
    • Cirrhosis Physical Examination
    • Decompensated Cirrhosis Management
    • Ascites and TIPS
    • MELD and transplant consideration
    • Outro

    Credits

    • Written and Produced by: Elena Gibson MD
    • Infographic and Cover Art: Edison Jyang MD
    • Hosts: Paul Williams MD, FACP; Elena Gibson MD
    • Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MD
    • Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
    • Technical Production: PodPaste
    • Guest: Scott Matherly MD


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