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

Mon, 12 Jan 2026

Blood-based Biomarkers, Anti-Amyloid Therapies and Beyond

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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#510 Diverticulitis for the Hospitalist

Mon, 05 Jan 2026
Diverticulitis Simplified: Imaging, Antibiotics, Diet, and When to Call Surgery



Master diverticulitis! Learn how to distinguish uncomplicated from complicated disease, when to reach for antibiotics, and which patients need surgical consultation. We’re joined by Dr. Bob Hollis (University of Alabama at Birmingham) and Dr. Andrew Webster (Emory University).



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Show Segments






  • Intro

  • Rapid Fire Questions

  • Picks of the Week

  • Case 1

  • Defining and Classifying Diverticulosis vs Diverticulitis

  • History and Physical Exam

  • Labs and Imaging

  • Disposition: Admit or Discharge?

  • Antibiotics: Who Needs them and How to Choose

  • Duration of Antibiotic Therapy

  • Diagnostic Pitfalls and Redflags

  • Nutrition in the Hospitalized Patient with Diverticulitis

  • Case 2

  • Surgery and IR Consultation

  • Antibiotics in Diverticular Abscess

  • Repeat Imaging in Undrainable Abscess

  • Elective Surgery in Diverticulitis

  • Case 3

  • Diverticulitis with Perforation

  • Counseling Patients Undergoing Surgery

  • Ostomy Reversal Timing





Credits






  • Writer, Producer, and Show Notes: Reaford Blackburn, Jr., MD

  • Infographic and Cover Art: Caroline Coleman, MD

  • Hosts: Monee Amin, MD and Meredith Trubitt, MD 

  • Reviewer: Rahul Ganatra

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

  • Technical Production: PodPaste

  • Guests: Bob Hollis, MD and Andrew Webster, MD



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UNLOCKED PATREON #60 Anticoagulation DVT/PE

Mon, 29 Dec 2025
Matt and Paul recap top pearls from a recent episode on Anticoagulation for Venous Thromboembolism with Dr. Tara Lech, PharmD. They also answer listener questions and share their picks of the week. 



Picks of the week:

Paul Recommends: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (videogame)

Matt Recommends: CJ Box novels about Joe Picket

#509 Fresh Hypertension Guidelines. West Philadelphia Doc Jordy Cohen Keeps Our Hypertension Management Fresh

Mon, 22 Dec 2025


  • Intro

  • Case: Jeremy

  • Wearable devices inaccuracies

  • Ideal blood pressure measurement

  • Diagnosis and workup

  • Management and fixed-dose combination pills

  • Case: Jolene and pregnancy

  • Outro



Credits






  • Written and Produced by: Deborah Gorth MD, PhD

  • Infographic and Cover Art by: Deborah Gorth MD, PhD and Meryl Gorth RD, MPH

  • 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: Jordana Cohen MD, MSCE



Disclosures



Financial Relationships disclosed for Dr. Jordana Cohen: Wolters Kluwer (Royalties or Patent Beneficiary) and National Institutes of Health (Grant or research support)



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#508: ASCVD Risk & Lipids Update! PREVENT, ApoB, Lp(a) + Next-Gen Therapies

Mon, 15 Dec 2025
Master cardiovascular disease prevention! Learn how to apply the new PREVENT risk calculator, use the CPR framework for risk reclassification, and interpret ApoB and Lp(a) in modern lipid management. We’re joined by Dr. Laurence Sperling to break down what’s new in ASCVD risk assessment and prevention.



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Show Segments






  • Intro

  • Case 1 from Kashlak 

  • Risk assessment framework

  • ApoB and Non-HDL cholesterol

  • Lipoprotein(a) and its importance

  • The PREVENT risk score and its implications

  • Statins and other lipid lowering therapies

  • The role of diet and lifestyle in lipid management

  • Case 2 from Kashlak

  • Familial Hypercholesterolemia diagnosis and management

  • Key takeaways

  • Outro





Credits






  • Producer, Writer, Shownotes, Infographic, and Cover art: Ben Furman, MPH 

  • 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: Laurence Sperling, MD 





Disclosures



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





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