Curbside Consults
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
How the Pediatric Boards Are Made with Dr. Andrew Dwyer
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curbside Consults, Dr. Andrew Dwyer, Director of Psychometrics at the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP), joins Mridula Nadamuni, f...
Global Health, GLocal Health, and the Indian Health Service with Dr. Adriann Begay
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curbside Consults, Dr. Adriann Begay, member of the Navajo Nation, shares her journey into medicine. Dr. Begay is Tábaahi (Edge of...
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors with Dr. Kerry Reynolds
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Curbside Consults, we discuss current approaches, adverse effects, and management of complications associated with immune checkpoin...
Management of Acute Coronary Syndrome in Older Adults with Dr. Abdulla Damluji
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curbside Consults, we examine the 2022 scientific statement from the American Heart Association on the management of acute coronary...
Culinary Medicine with Dr. Jaclyn Albin and Milette Siler, RD
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curbside Consults, Jaclyn Albin, MD and Milette Siler, RD share their passion for food as medicine and talk about their experiences...
Management of Hyperglycemia in Hospitalized Adults with Dr. Mary Korytkowski
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curbside Consults, we examine the Endocrine Society’s 2022 Clinical Practice Guideline on management of hyperglycemia in hospital...
American College of Chest Physicians Clinical Practice Guideline on Perioperative Management of Antithrombotic Therapy with Dr. James Douketis
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curbside Consults, we examine the American College of Chest Physicians recent clinical practice guideline on Perioperative Manageme...
Management of Hyperbilirubinemia in the Newborn Infant with Drs. Alex Kemper and Tom Newman
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curbside Consults, we examine the 2022 revision of the clinical practice guideline on the management of hyperbilirubinemia in the n...
Space Medicine with Drs. Serena Auñón-Chancellor and Michael Barratt
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curbside Consults, we discuss aerospace medicine with two physicians who are double boarded in internal and aerospace medicine and ...
Management of Opiate Use Disorder in Hospitalized Adults with Dr. Susan Calcaterra
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curbside Consults, we examine an update on management of opiate use disorder in hospitalized adults by the SHM (Society of Hospital...
American Thoracic Society Clinical Practice Guideline on Sarcoidosis with Dr. Kevin Wilson
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curbside Consults, we examine the American Thoracic Society Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) on Sarcoidosis. We are joined by one ...
Sleep-Related Infant Deaths with Dr. Rachel Moon
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curbside Consults, we examine an update on sleep-related infant deaths by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). We are joined b...
Understanding Disability with Dr. Cheri Blauwet
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curbside Consults, we are joined by Dr. Cheri Blauwet, Chief Medical Officer at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Associate Profes...
Update on Idiopathic and Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis with Dr. Mary Strek
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curbside Consults, we examine the latest guidelines on the diagnosis and management of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and prog...
ADA Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes with Dr. Bob Gabbay
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curbside Consults, we examine the latest standards of medical care published by the American Diabetes Association (ADA). We are joi...
USPSTF Recommendation Statement on Aspirin Use with Dr. Michael Barry
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curbside Consults, we examine the latest recommendation statement on the use of aspirin to prevent cardiovascular disease from the ...
Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure with Dr. Clyde Yancy
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curbside Consults, we are joined by Dr. Clyde Yancy, Chief of Cardiology at the Feinberg School of Medicine, past chair of the Amer...
CDC Sexually Transmitted Infections Treatment Guidelines with Dr. Kimberly Workowski
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curbside Consults, we examine the latest guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on the treatment of sexually transmi...
Climate Change, Health and Education with Dr. Jake Fox, Dr. Thomas Kuczmarski, and Karly Hampshire
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curbside Consults, we discuss the intersection of climate change, health, and education with a group of residents and medical stude...
Pursuing a Career in Medical Publishing: A Conversation with Dr. Eric Rubin
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As Editor-In-Chief of the New England Journal of Medicine, Dr. Eric Rubin is an authority on medical publishing, but he didn’t always know this was...
Diagnosis and Management of Barrett’s Esophagus with Dr. Nicholas Shaheen
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curbside Consults, we examine the latest guidelines on the diagnosis and management of Barrett’s esophagus by the American Colleg...
Diagnosis and Management of Pediatric Osteomyelitis with Dr. Samir Shah
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curbside Consults, we examine the latest guidelines on the diagnosis and management of pediatric osteomyelitis by the Infectious Di...
Evaluation and Management of Febrile Neonates with Dr. Benard Dreyer
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curbside Consults, we examine the latest guidelines on the evaluation and management of well-appearing febrile infants 8-60 days ol...
Management of Venous Thromboembolic Disease with Dr. Lisa Moores
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curbside Consults, we discuss the recently published guidelines on the management of venous thromboembolic disease by the American ...
Reassessing the Inclusion of Race in eGFR Equations with Dr. Nwamaka Eneanya
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curbside Consults, we examine the latest guidelines on reassessing the inclusion of race in eGFR equations from the National Kidney...
Diagnosis and Treatment of C. difficile Infection with Dr. Jessica Allegretti
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curbside Consults, we examine the latest guidelines on the management of Clostridiodes difficile (C. difficile) infection. This yea...
Management of Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody (ANCA)-Associated Vasculitis with Dr. Peter Merkel
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curbside Consults, we examine the latest guidelines on the management of ANCA-associated vasculitis by the American College of Rheu...
High-quality Care for Tuberculosis Elimination with Dr. Hannah Alsdurf
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curbside Consults, we discuss the need for high-quality care to achieve global tuberculosis elimination. Increasingly, high-quality...
Digital Diabetes – The Rise of Technology in Clinical Care with Prof. Derek O’Keeffe
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curbside Consults, we discuss how patients and physicians are using the latest technology to manage diabetes mellitus. We are joine...
Thyroid Disorders in Pregnancy with Dr. Spyridoula Maraka
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curbside Consults, we discuss thyroid disorders in pregnancy with Dr. Spyridoula Maraka, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Uni...
Women in Clinical Trials with Dr. Janine Clayton
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of Curbside Consults! As part of our series on Inclusivity in Medicine and to honor Women’s History Month, we are focusin...
Migrant and Refugee Health with Dr. Sarah Kimball
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As part of our Curbside Consults series on Inclusivity in Medicine, we are joined by Dr. Sarah Kimball to discuss the relation among healthcare system...
Clinical Diagnosis and Management of Hyperparathyroidism with Dr. Ole-Petter Hamnvik
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curbside Consults, we discuss the diagnosis and management of primary, secondary, and tertiary hyperparathyroidism with Dr. O.P. ...
Racial Disparities in Pain Management with Dr. Samantha Meints
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As part of our “Inclusivity in Medicine” series of Curbside Consults, we are joined by Dr. Samantha Meints, Clinical Pain Psychologist in the Depa...
SGLT2 Inhibitors in Heart Failure Management with Dr. John McMurray
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Inhibitors of sodium–glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) are known to improve cardiovascular and renal outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes. Until ...
Homelessness, Social Medicine and COVID-19 with Dr. Jim O’Connell
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the magnitude of health inequities that exist today. In this Curbside Consults as part of our “Inclusivity in Medi...
Automated Early Detection of Impending Deterioration: Impact on Hospital Mortality in an Integrated Healthcare Delivery System with Dr. Gabriel Escoba...
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Patients who clinically deteriorate on medical and surgical wards suffer substantial morbidity and mortality. Identifying patients who are at risk for...
Life Expectancy after Bariatric Surgery – The Swedish Obese Subjects Study with Dr. Clifford J. Rosen
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Obesity is a major cause of morbidity in the United States and many other high-income countries. Its association with diabetes, hypertension, cardiova...
NEJM Resident 360 QI Challenge Winning Submission with Dr. Elissa Falconer
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Curbside Consults, we interview Dr. Elissa Falconer, the team leader of the NEJM Resident 360 QI Challenge winning submissi...
Climate Change and Health Care with Drs. Caren Solomon and Renee Salas
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The coronavirus pandemic has meant that for one of the first times ever, the entire world is experiencing the same thing at the same time. It has give...
Redesigning Health Care Delivery: The Digital Revolution
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced innovation in health care in many ways, one of which is putting to test advances in digital health. There has been no...
Statistical Review − Secondary Outcomes with Dr. David Harrington
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curbside Consults: Statistical Review, we explore the interpretation of secondary outcomes in clinical trials using the following t...
Rivaroxaban for Reducing Vascular Event Risks after Limb Revascularization for Peripheral Artery Disease – The VOYAGER PAD Trial with Dr. Marc Bonaca
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s podcast we are joined by Dr. Marc Bonaca to discuss the findings of the recent VOYAGER PAD trial and the use of low-dose rivaroxaban in p...
Challenges of Managing Chronic Pain with Opioids – Part 2
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Curbside Consults, we continue our exploration of the prescription and use of opioids in the treatment of chronic pain. We hear a p...
Statistical Review - Studying Outbreaks with COVID-19
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this statistical review episode of Curbside Consults, we explore descriptive epidemiology studies of the COVID-19 outbreak using an article by Guan...
Challenges of Managing Chronic Pain with Opioids – Part 1
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Managing patients with chronic pain is a constant challenge for physicians. We frequently receive questions from clinicians about handling these compl...
NEJM Resident 360 QI Challenge with the NEJM Editorial Fellows 2019-20
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Curbside Consults, this year’s NEJM Editorial Fellows discuss Quality Improvement (QI) in residency and the launch of the...
Noninvasive Ventilation in Pediatrics with Dr. Phoebe Yager
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The winter peak in respiratory tract infections adds considerable pressure to pediatric emergency departments and intensive care units across the coun...
Statistical Review – Interpreting Survival Analyses with Dr. David Harrington
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Survival data are central to the analysis of clinical trials, with many journal club discussions anchored around the tables and graphs used to display...
Clinical Outbreaks and Vaping-associated Lung Disease with Dr. John Brownstein
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the summer of 2019, the medical community was faced with a mysterious series of acute and severe lung illnesses linked to e-cigarette use. In this ...
NEJM Editorial Fellowship 2018/2019 Wrap-Up
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Together with Dr. David Harrington, 2018/2019 NEJM Editorial Fellows Angie, Angela, and Amanda summarize and wrap up the NEJM experience.
Statistical Review – Missing Data with Dr. David Harrington
19 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Missing data are common in randomized, controlled trials. Why does this happen? How do we interpret these missing data? In this episode of Curbside Co...
Osteoporosis with Dr. Clifford J. Rosen
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Osteoporosis affects more than 10 million people living in the United States. Although a number of medications are available for treatment of osteopor...
Statistical Review – Observational Studies with Dr. David Harrington
22 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Although randomized controlled trials get much of the attention in journal club, observational studies allow researchers to ask questions that may not...
The Evolution of Opioid Prescription Habits and Approaches to Opioid Prescribing with Dr. Scott Hadland
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the current era of the opioid epidemic, what role do opioid prescriptions play? With all the scrutiny physicians face when prescribing opioids, wha...
Statistical Review – Early Trial Cessation – When, Why and How to Interpret with Dr. David Harrington
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Clinical trials can be stopped early for a range of reasons. But when that happens, it can be tricky to interpret the results and to understand the re...
Time Limits for Thrombolysis in Acute Ischemic Stroke with Dr. Steven Feske
11 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Intravenous thrombolysis has been an essential component in the management of acute ischemic stroke. Current guidelines recommend that thrombolysis be...
Statistical Review – Pragmatic Trials with Dr. David Harrington
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Practical or pragmatic trials are designed to show the effectiveness of an intervention in the complex clinical setting of daily practice. But what ma...
E-cigarettes: The Basics, Use in Smoking Cessation, and the Adolescent Epidemic with Dr. Jonathan Winickoff
13 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The rise in popularity of e-cigarettes in the last 5 years has changed the landscape and language surrounding nicotine delivery, smoking cessation, an...
Statistical Review – Composite Outcomes with Dr. David Harrington
30 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Composite outcomes are frequently used as primary outcomes in randomized-controlled trials and observational studies. Why are they used? What are the ...
Infective Endocarditis with Dr. Henry Chambers
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Infective endocarditis is a rare infection associated with a high mortality. Patients are often admitted for prolonged periods of time to receive anti...
Statistical Review – Non-Inferiority Trials with Dr. David Harrington
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ever read a paper and feel a bit confused about all the statistical jargon and how to properly interpret the findings? At NEJM Resident 360, we’re b...
Cardiovascular and Renal Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes Medications with Dr. Marie McDonnell
17 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The number of medications available to treat diabetes continues to increase. Recently, there has been widespread interest in two classes of medication...
Statistical Review – Power with Dr. David Harrington
29 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ever read a paper and feel a bit confused about all the statistical jargon and how to properly interpret the findings? At NEJM Resident 360, we’re t...
VTE Prophylaxis in Patients with Cancer with Dr. Jean Connors
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Patients with cancer have a significantly higher risk of VTE. How do we assess risk for developing VTE in patients with cancer? Is there a role for pr...
Statistical Review – Intention-to-Treat Versus Per-Protocol Analyses
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ever read a paper and feel a bit confused about all the statistical jargon and how to properly interpret the findings? At NEJM Resident 360, we’re t...
Worsening Asthma Symptoms and Preventing Asthma Exacerbations with Dr. Jeff Drazen
04 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Winter is upon us and asthma exacerbations are on the rise. But how well can clinicians and patients predict and prevent these asthma exacerbations be...
Statistical Review – P-values, Outcomes, Point-estimates and Confidence Intervals
05 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ever read a paper and feel a bit confused about all the statistical jargon and how to properly interpret the findings? At NEJM Resident 360, we’re t...
Acute MI and Cardiogenic Shock with Dr. John Jarcho
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Every medical resident will need to manage acute myocardial infarction at some stage. But what makes a patient with acute MI and cardiogenic shock mor...
Thyroid Disorders with Dr. Ole-Petter Hamnvik
19 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There is a wide spectrum of disorders that affect the thyroid gland. Dr Hamnvik discusses the diagnostic testing of some of these common thyroid hormo...
Atrial Fibrillation with Dr. Eli Gelfand
22 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Atrial fibrillation is the most commonly encountered, clinically significant arrhythmia. Dr Eli Gelfand discusses the key issues of atrial fibrillatio...
Variceal and Lower GI Bleeding with Dr. Navin Kumar
28 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Acute gastrointestinal bleeding is a broad topic with a range of manifestations, from scant hematochezia to the exsanguinating variceal hemorrhages. I...
Community-Acquired Pneumonia with Dr. Anna Thorner
30 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Community-acquired pneumonia is one of the most commonly encountered infections in the hospital setting. In this interview, Dr. Anna Thorner discusses...
Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding with Dr. Navin Kumar
14 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Acute gastrointestinal bleeding is a broad topic with a range of manifestations, from scant hematochezia to the exsanguinating variceal hemorrhages. I...
IV Fluids and Glucocorticoids for Sepsis with Dr. Kathryn Hibbert
01 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview, Dr. Kathryn Hibbert reviews the biology underlying the effects of various fluids on the body and how sepsis disrupts the body’s n...
ARDS with Dr. Patricia Kritek
02 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to an interview with Dr. Patricia Kritek in which we go beyond the sound bites about low tidal-volume ventilation, the importance of PEEP, neur...