The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

#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

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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#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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By listening to this episode and completing CME, this can be used to count towards the new DEA 8-hr requirement on substance use disorders education.

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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#526 DIGEST – game changers in pancreatic cancer, lipid guideline updates, and GLP-1/GIP endoscopy holds

Mon, 25 May 2026

Join us as we review recent articles and news featured in The DIGEST, including updated lipid guidelines, GLP1 agonists holds and procedures, the newest drug in pancreatic cancer, and discontinuing thyroid supplementation. Fill your brain hole with a delicious stack of hotcakes! Featuring Drs. Nora Taranto (@norataranto), Laura Glick (@lauraglick) and Matt Watto (@doctorwatto).

Written and Hosted by: Nora Taranto MD MSCE, Laura Glick MD, Matthew Watto MD, FACP

Cover Art: Nora Taranto MD MSCE

Reviewers: Emi Okamoto MD

Technical Production: Pod Paste

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

Show Segments

Intro and pun

Lipid Management Guidelines Overview

Emerging Treatments in Oncology

Press Release on a new KRAS Inhibitor for Pancreatic Cancer

Perioperative Considerations for GLP-1 Use

Deprescribing Levothyroxine in Older Adults

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