The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

#524 SHM Converge 2026–Recap

Mon, 04 May 2026

We go so that you want to go next year!

Stay current with updates in hospital medicine from SHM Converge 2026 in Nashville, TN.

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Intro

Picks of the Week

Heart Failure Updates

Things We Do For No Reason: Top 10

Pneumonia updates

Pharmacotherapy Updates

Severe Acute Liver Injury

Nephrology Updates

MED-TED Competition Pearls

Fevers in Oncology

Addiction Updates for the Hospitalists

Alternatives to Guardianship

Infectious disease updates

Updates in Transfusion Medicine

Sodium overcorrection/demyelinating syndrome

Total parenteral nutrition (TPN)

Perioperative hip fracture management

EKG Updates

Dermatology Updates

Home Antibiotics

Sepsis Updates

Updates in Hospital Medicine

Diabetes Inpatient Management Updates

Outro

Credits

Producer and Writer: Monee Amin MD, Caroline Coleman MD, Meredith Trubitt MD

Show Notes: Caroline Coleman MD and Meredith Trubitt MD

Cover Art: Caroline Coleman MD

Hosts: Monee Amin, MD, Meredith Trubitt, MD

Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MD

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

Technical Production: PodPaste

Guest: Dan Hunt MD, Kierstin Kennedy MD, Noble Maleque MD, Suchita Sata MD, Richard White MD

Disclosures

Drs. Hunt, Kennedy, Maleque, Sata and White report no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures.

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#523 Hotcakes: Left Atrial Appendage Closure vs AC for Afib, Apixaban vs Rivaroxaban for VTE, Intensive LDL Targeting, GLP1s and Substance Use Disorders, and more

Mon, 27 Apr 2026

Join us as we review recent practice-changing articles on left atrial appendage closure vs AC for AFib, apixaban vs rivaroxaban for VTE, intensive LDL targeting, GLP1s and substance use disorders, and more! Fill your brain hole with a delicious stack of hotcakes! Featuring Paul Williams (@PaulNWilliamz), Shani Herzig (@ShaniHerzig) Rahul Ganatra (@rbganatra), and Matt Watto (@doctorwatto).

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

Cover Art: Rahul Ganatra MD, MPH

Reviewer: Emi Okamoto, MD

Technical Production: Pod Paste

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

Show Segments

Intro, disclaimer

Left atrial appendage closure vs anticoagulation in AF

Apixaban vs rivaroxaban for VTE

Intensive LDL targeting in ASCVD

GLP1s and substance use disorders

FDA approves Orforglipron

E-cigarettes and cancer

Early AM blood draws and sleep quality

Outro

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#522: Healthy Aging with Dr. Elizabeth Eckstrom

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

Join us as we explore practical, evidence-based strategies to help patients age with strength and confidence, and navigate the transition into retirement. We’re joined by Dr. Elizabeth Eckstrom (Oregon Health & Science University)!

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Intro

Case

Navigating Retirement

Staying Physically Active

Benefits of Tai Chi

Nutrition

Mobility limitations/chronic pain

Osteoporosis

Anti-aging/memory supplements

Community Resources

Outro

Credits

Written and Produced by: Ashlee Randolph DO, Rachel Miller MD

Show Notes, infographic, cover art: Ashlee Randolph DO, Rachel Miller 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: Elizabeth Eckstrom MD, MPH

Disclosures

Dr. Elizabeth Eckstrom reports no relevant financial disclosures. 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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#521 Tales of the Pelvis

Mon, 13 Apr 2026

Gain an insider’s perspective on the techniques of pelvic floor physical therapy. Learn when to refer, what to expect and what can be gained from working with your friendly neighborhood pelvic floor PT specialist. We’re joined by our guests Dr. Nicole Schaffer and Dr. Rachel Rosvold from Uplift Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy in Horsham, PA.

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Intro, guest bios

Case #1 from Kashlak

Urinary incontinence in post-partum setting

Pelvic floor changes in perimenopause

Case #2 from Kashlak

Erectile dysfunction

PT for chronic prostatitis and erectile dysfunction

Constipation and fecal incontinence

Outro

Credits

Written and Produced by: Alise Burke, MD

Infographic and Cover Art: Zoya Surani

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: Nicole Schaffer PT, DPT, cert MDT and Rachel Rosvold PT, DPT. Follow them on Instagram @upliftpelvicpt

Disclosures

Dr. Nicole Schaffer and Dr. Rachel Rosvold report no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures.

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#520: Healthspan Medicine, A Practical Approach

Mon, 06 Apr 2026

How do we help patients improve health span without letting wearables, biomarkers, and wellness trends take over the conversation? Learn how to think about CGMs in patients without diabetes, how to interpret early cardiometabolic risk beyond the A1c, how to prescribe exercise in a practical way, and how to counsel patients about sleep, wearables, and even peptides. We’re joined by Dr. Sandeep Palakadedi (Dr. “Deep”), founder and CEO of Velocity Health and author of The Ultimate Asset.

Intro

CGMs, Postprandial Glucose, and Data Neurosis

Beyond Glucose: ApoB, Lp(a), and Early Cardiometabolic Risk

Body Composition, VO2 Max, and Functional Longevity

Sleep, HRV, and Wearables

Prescribing Exercise in Real Life

How to Talk to Patients About Peptides

Take-Home Points

Credits

Written and produced by Paul Wurtz MD. Show notes, cover art, and infographic also created by Paul Wurtz 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: Sandeep Palakodeti MD, MPH

Disclosures

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

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