The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

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

Mon, 29 Jun 2026

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 Learn how to move beyond outdated WHI-era fears and confidently prescribe individualized, effective hormonal therapies.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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#530 Nutrition with Dr. Joan Salge Blake

Mon, 22 Jun 2026

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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#529 A Case of Syncope with the Clinical Problem Solvers

Mon, 15 Jun 2026

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).

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

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Guest: Reza Manesh, MD; Rabih Geha, MD

Disclosures

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#528 Hospital Addiction Medicine 3.0 with Dr. Maggie Lowenstein

Mon, 08 Jun 2026

Become the Medetomi-Dean of Admissions

Step up your hospital addiction medicine game by learning to troubleshoot methadone dose confirmations/missed doses and understanding how medetomidine’s emergency in the drug supply is impacting patients and withdrawal management. We’re joined by Dr Maggie Lowenstein (University of Pennsylvania)

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Writer, Producer, and Show Notes: Shawn Cohen MD

Infographic and Cover Art: Zoya Surani

Hosts: Carolyn Chan, MD. MHS and Shawn Cohen MD

Reviewer: Payel Jhoom Roy MD, MSc

Showrunner: Carolyn Chan, MD, MHS

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Guest: Maggie Lowenstein MD MPhil MSHP

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#527 Oncology Potpourri for the Hospitalist

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

Malignant Bowel Obstruction, VTE and Goals of Care

Master malignant bowel obstruction, cancer-associated thrombosis, and goals-of-care conversations in hospitalized patients with advanced cancer. Learn practical approaches to symptom management, anticoagulation decisions, and navigating high-stakes discussions around prognosis and hospice care. We’re joined by Dr. Jensa Morris, @JensaMorrisMD (Yale School of Medicine).

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Show Segments

Intro

Picks of the Week

Case 1: Malignant small bowel obstruction: definitions, initial management, medications, NG tubes, nutrition, and procedural options

Case 2: Cancer-associated VTE: choice of anticoagulant, treatment duration, unusual thromboses, and anticoagulation with brain metastases

Case 3: Goals of care: prognosis, performance status, palliative care, hospice and end-of-life planningTake Home Points

Outro

Credits

Writer, producer, and show notes: Reaford Blackburn, Jr., MD

Infographic, Cover Art: Caroline Coleman, MD

Hosts: Monee Amin, MD and Meredith Trubitt, MD

Reviewer: Rahul Ganatra, MD

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

Technical Production: PodPaste

Guest: Jensa Morris, MD

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