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#540 Hotcakes: Varenicline by mail for smoking cessation, anticoagulation for intermediate risk AF, CAC score plus PREVENT, blood testing for CRC, oral PCSK9 inhibitors, and more

Mon, 28 Sep 2026

Join us as we review recent practice-changing articles on Varenicline by mail for smoking cessation, anticoagulation for intermediate risk AF, CAC scores plus PREVENT for ASCVD risk stratification, blood testing for CRC, a new oral PCSK9 inhibitor, and more. Fill your brain hole with a delicious stack of hotcakes! Featuring Paul Williams (@PaulNWilliamz), Rahul Ganatra (@rbganatra), and Matt Watto (@doctorwatto).

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Credits


  • Written and Hosted by: Rahul Ganatra MD, MPH; Paul Williams, MD, FACP, Matthew Watto MD, FACP

  • Cover Art: Rahul Ganatra, MD, MPH

  • Reviewer: Sai S  Achi, MD, MBA, FACP

  • Technical Production: Pod Paste

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




Show Segments


  • Intro, disclaimer

  • Varenicline by mail for smoking cessation

  • Anticoagulation for intermediate-risk AF

  • CAC scores added to PREVENT for ASCVD

  • Blood testing for colorectal cancer

  • Oral PCSK9 inhibitor, negative results for pelacarsan and ziltivekimab 

  • Outro



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

Mon, 21 Sep 2026

Blood-based Biomarkers, Anti-Amyloid Therapies and Beyond

We have another classic episode for you. 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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#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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