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We demystify primary aldosteronism, MRAs (mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists), non-steroidal MRAs, and how to recognize and treat renovascular hypertension with nephrologist/hypertension expert, Dr. Matt Luther (@DrJMLuther) as part of the NephMadness  PodCrawl 2023. Fill out a bracket for NephMadness and check out all eight NephMadness PodCrawl participants at NephMadness.com/podcrawl (list below) and the MRA region write-up by Micah Schub (@AcidBassMD).




The Curbsiders gets the skinny on mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists


Core IM will be covering Kidney Transplant in their classic Five Pearl format

The CardioNerds will be covering the effect of Heart Failure Devices on Kidney Health

Freely Filtered will try to understand thrombotic microangiopathy

ISN Global Kidney Care goes deep on IgA nephropathy

The Cribsiders look at transitions, first the Pediatrics to Adult nephrology transition and then from living to death with palliative nephrology 

Fellow on Call will be covering Onconephrology
And finally, The Nephron Segment looks at Transgender Health and CKD





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Intro
Diagnosis and Management of Primary Aldosteronism (PA)
MRAs vs non-steroidal MRAs (mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists)
NephMadness MRA region picks
Renovascular Hypertension
Outro



Credits





Writer and Producer: Matthew Watto MD
Show Notes: Matthew Watto MD
Cover Art & Infographic: Matthew Watto 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: J. Matthew Luther MD



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We’ve got the hard-hitting questions and must-know answers on all things TIA and stroke from neurology expert, Dr. Karima Benameur (Emory University). Topics: TIA and stroke supportive management, indicated workup, and anticoagulation and antiplatelet management pearls for the hospitalist.

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Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Case 1 from Kashlak; Definitions
Initial stroke triage, imaging, and assessing for interventions 
Supportive care for stroke
Managing patients already on antiplatelet or anticoagulant therapy
Inpatient stroke workup
Dual antiplatelet therapy
Case 2 from Kashlak; Definitions
TIA workup and management
Transitions of care: “the invisible deficits”
Brain health and nutrition
Guest questions and Picks of the Week*
Outro



Credits





Written, Produced, Infographic and Cover Art, Show Notes: Caroline Coleman MD
Hosts: Monee Amin MD; Meredith Trubitt MD, MPH; Caroline Coleman MD
Reviewer: Molly Heublein MD
Executive Producer: Karly Loy
Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Editor: Pod Paste
Guest: Karima Benameur MD



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Stay up-to-date with advances in chronic kidney disease (CKD)! Join our esteemed Chief of Nephrology at Kashlak Memorial Hospital, Dr. Joel Topf, as he leads us through the latest on SGLT2 inhibitors, finerenone, potassium binders, and treatment of CKD-associated metabolic acidosis.

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Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Case from Kashlak
SGLT2i: when to initiate
SGLT2i: adverse effects
Finerenone
Potassium binders
Treatment of CKD-associated metabolic acidosis 
Outro



Credits





Writer, Producer, Show Notes, Infographics, and Cover Art: Malini Gandhi
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: Dr. Joel Topf MD



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Join us as we review recent practice-changing articles on loop diuretics for heart failure exacerbation (torsemide vs furosemide), time-restricted eating vs small frequent meals for weight loss, how sedentary breaks from sitting effect blood glucose & blood pressure, early FMT for C. diff, and a brief rant on medications for obesity. Fill your brain hole with a delicious stack of hotcakes! Featuring Nora Taranto (@norataranto, The DIGEST), Paul Williams (@PaulNWilliamz), Rahul Ganatra (@rbganatra), and Matt Watto (@doctorwatto).

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Intro, disclaimer
Loop diuretics (torsemide vs furosemide) for heart failure exacerbation
Time-restricted eating vs small frequent meals for weight loss
Sedentary breaks for lowering blood glucose and blood pressure
Early fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) for C. diff infection 
Outro



Credits





Written and Hosted by: Nora Taranto MD; Rahul Ganatra MD, MPH; Paul Williams, MD, FACP, Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Cover Art: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Reviewer: Rahul Ganatra MD, MPH
Technical Production: Pod Paste
Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP




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With Dr Holly Wong Cummings

Listen in as we talk through abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) with our esteemed guest Holly Wong Cummings, MD.  We review the PALM-COEIN framework for AUB diagnosis and discuss options for acute and chronic treatment of AUB.  We can get bleeding under control! Many of the treatments including progesterone only pills, combined oral contraceptives, and tranexamic acid are medications we in primary care should feel confident prescribing to our patients.

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Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Case from Kashlak
Normal Menstrual Cycle
Nomenclature for AUB- PALM COEIN
History and Physical Exam
Laboratory and radiologic evaluation
Structural causes for bleeding/interpreting the ultrasound
Acute treatment of AUB
When to refer to ED
Chronic treatment for AUB
When to refer to gyn
Take home points
Outro


Credits





Producer, Writer, Show Notes: Molly Heublein MD
Infographic: Edison Jyang
Cover Art: Sarah Phoebe Roberts
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP; Molly Heublein MD
Reviewer: Sai S Achi MD, MBA
Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Technical Production: PodPaste
Guest: Holly Wong Cummings MD



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Join Drs. Amin and Trubitt as they go rogue and LIVE!  from Southern Hospital Medicine to discuss Things We Do For No ReasonTM in the hospital that impact the patient experience. They cover NPO at midnight, fluid restriction, VTE chemoprophylaxis and routine vital signs via the hospital course of one poor, unfortunate soul.

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Show Segments





Intro
NPO at midnight
Fluid restriction
VTE chemoprophylaxis
Frequency of vital sign monitoring
Outro



Credits





Written and Produced by: Monee Amin MD and Meredith Trubitt MD
Cover art and presentation graphics: Caroline Coleman, MD
Show Notes: Monee Amin MD and Meredith Trubitt MD
Hosts: Monee Amin, MD and Meredith Trubitt MD
Technical Production: PodPaste
Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP



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