The Curbsiders

• How Often Should You Check Bone Mineral Density?   Osteopenia has a new name, and we're probably doing too many DEXA scans. Get up-to-date with The Curbsiders.
  The Curbsiders, July 21, 2021
• When Your Patient Undergoes Bariatric Surgery   The Curbsiders share tips about the pre-op and post-op care of patients who have metabolic surgery.
  The Curbsiders, July 06, 2021
• Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome: Oxygen Isn't Enough   The Curbsiders share what they've learned from an expert on OHS, and what primary care clinicians can do.
  The Curbsiders, June 30, 2021
• Dementia Made Simple   From simple subtyping to ground rules for patient visits, The Curbsiders share expert tips from geriatrician Dr Josh Uy.
  The Curbsiders, June 14, 2021
• Suspect Sarcoidosis? Here's What to Assess   A fabulous infographic is a reminder of the multisystem effects of sarcoidosis.
  The Curbsiders, April 28, 2021
• What to Do if You Witness a Seizure: Basics for Primary Care   The Curbsiders share what they've learned about seizure rapid response and follow-up care for patients who live with seizures.
  The Curbsiders, April 23, 2021
• When to Trust Those Home Blood Pressure Readings   The Curbsiders share their favorite expert tips on the management of hypertension and when home and office BPs might differ.
  The Curbsiders, April 08, 2021
• Tobacco Use Disorder: How to Break the Chain   Pearls from The Curbsiders include dosing nicotine according to how quickly a smoker lights up upon waking in the morning.
  The Curbsiders, March 22, 2021
• Nephrotic vs Nephritic Syndrome: How to Spot the Difference   The Curbsiders delve into the clinical features of these two renal conditions, plus which labs should be ordered for each.
  The Curbsiders, March 08, 2021
• Vulvovaginitis: A Commonsense Approach   The Curbsiders share best tips they've learned about prevention and management of this extremely common condition.
  The Curbsiders, February 12, 2021
• MGUS, SPEP, and the Shaka Sign   With the right threshold of suspicion, a patient's life may be saved.
  The Curbsiders, February 05, 2021
• Human Bites and Recurrent Cellulitis   The Curbsiders share their favorite practice-changing pearls on managing common skin and soft tissue infections.
  The Curbsiders, January 20, 2021
• Chronic Cough: The Long Haul Approach   The Curbsiders share timely tips for managing the ever-so-common chronic cough in primary care.
  The Curbsiders, December 22, 2020
• Nasal Irrigation Doesn't Have to Be Torture   The Curbsiders share their favorite tips, like how to teach nasal irrigation and when to get a CT scan for chronic rhinosinusitis.
  The Curbsiders, December 11, 2020
• Hair Loss and Breakouts of 'Maskne'   Pearls from The Curbsiders include managing the most common types of hair loss, as well as face mask-related skin blemishes.
  The Curbsiders, November 30, 2020
• Simplifying Hyponatremia With the Salt Whisperer   The Curbsiders share pearls from their most downloaded podcast ever, on hyponatremia with nephrologist Joel Topf, MD.
  The Curbsiders, October 30, 2020
• What I Didn't Know About Urine Blew My Mind   The Curbsiders love to share what they learned from the experts. This week, it's all about UTI.
  The Curbsiders, October 05, 2020
• Heart Failure in Primary Care: Do's and Don't's   The Curbsiders chat with renowned cardiologist, heart failure expert, and Twitter phenom Dr Michelle Kittleson. Bonus infographic!
  The Curbsiders, September 21, 2020
• Lid Lag or 'Sand in My Eyes' -- What Could They Mean?   The Curbsiders choose their favorite practice-changing tips on hyperthyroidism.
  The Curbsiders, September 09, 2020
• Have I Been Doing This Exam Wrong All This Time?   The Curbsiders share their favorite tips from a jam-packed podcast on hypothyroidism.
  The Curbsiders, August 24, 2020