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#539 TikTok Trends in Medicine

Mon, 14 Sep 2026

Peptides, Mouth Tape, Raw Milk & More: What’s Worth the Hype?

Learn the evidence on social media wellness trends and how to discuss with your patients (and friends!) without being dismissive (or falling for the hype). Explore viral trends like peptides, red light masks, sleepy girl mocktails and mouth taping along with understanding influencer incentives for promoting wellness trends. We’re joined by infectious disease epidemiologist and science communicator Jessica Malaty Rivera to talk evidence, uncertainty, misinformation, and trust, @jessicamalatyrivera, (JPHMP, @jessicamalatyrivera, Making Science Make Sense Substack),

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Show Segments


  • Intro 

  • Case

  • Why health information spreads on social media

  • Talking to patients about viral wellness trends

  • Peptides

  • Red light masks

  • Mouth taping

  • Sleepy girl mocktails

  • Raw milk and the appeal-to-nature fallacy

  • Fibermaxxing

  • Contrast therapy and cold plunging

  • Take-home points

  • Outro



Credits


  • Producers, Writers, Show Notes, Infographics, Cover Art:: Rand Mudafr, Leah Witt Gaspard, MD

  • 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: Jessica Malaty Rivera



Disclosures

Jessica Malaty Rivera reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. 


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REBOOT #505 Demystifying Dizziness with Dr. David Hale

Mon, 07 Sep 2026

We have another classic episode for you. Dizziness can be a daunting presenting symptom. Demystify dizziness with us by breaking it down by timing and triggers, various pertinent physical maneuvers, and even an approach to chronic dizziness. We are joined by our esteemed guest Dr. David Hale (Johns Hopkins)!


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

Mon, 31 Aug 2026

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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#537 Hyperkalemia and Hypokalemia

Mon, 24 Aug 2026

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

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#536 Q&Apalooza: Your Addiction Questions Answered!

Mon, 17 Aug 2026

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.

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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



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