The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

#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

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Guest: Sandeep Palakodeti MD, MPH

Disclosures

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

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#519 Mild Autonomous Cortisol Secretion

Mon, 30 Mar 2026

Become a master of cortisol and learn how to identify and treat a common condition in patients with adrenal tumors! Join us as we learn about mild autonomous cortisol secretion (MACS) with Dr. Irina Bancos (@irinabancos), an internationally renowned adrenal expert!

Intro

Advice for listeners

Adrenal incidentaloma Definition (Case 1)

Hormonal workup for adrenal incidentalomas

Defining mild autonomous cortisol secretion (MACS)

Significance and prevalence of MACS

Diagnostic testing for MACS

Treatment options for MACS (surgery vs. comorbidity management)

Post surgical management of MACS (Case 2)

Diagnostic testing for adrenal insufficiency (AI)

Glucocorticoid withdrawal syndrome management

Deciding when patients are able to come off of steroids after AI

Outcomes after adrenalectomy in MACS

Take home points

Credits

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

Producer, writer, show notes, and CME: Mobeen Ahmad MD

Cover art and infographic: Kate Grant MBChb, MRCGP

Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP; Mobeen Ahmad MD

Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MD

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

Technical Production: PodPaste

Guest: Irina Bancos MD, MSc

Disclosures

Dr. Bancos has the following disclosures:

Consulting, advisory board or safety monitoring board (all fees to institution): Recordati, Corcept, Esteve, Spruce, Sparrow, Diurnal, Neurocrine, Lufordi, Adaptyx, Crinetics, Xeris, AstraZeneca, NovoNordisc, Camurus.

Research grant for investigator initiated research (to institution): Esteve, Recordati

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518: Cardiology Meets Longevity

Mon, 23 Mar 2026

Metabolic Health, Advanced Lipidology, and Preventing ASCVD

Level up your primary prevention game. Learn when ApoB, Lp(a), and CAC actually change management, how to spot cardiometabolic risk before diabetes declares itself, and how to make smarter lipid decisions beyond the standard panel. We’re joined by Dr. Greg Katz, cardiologist and prevention expert at NYU Langone Health.

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Intro

Primary Prevention & Metabolic Syndrome (Case 1)

Beyond the Standard Lipid Panel

When to Order ApoB

How Lp(a) Changes Management (Case 2)

Using CAC/CCTA in the Gray Zone

Recognizing Early Cardiometabolic Risk

CGMs, Wearables, and Signal vs Noise (Case 3)

How to Talk to Patients About Risk

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

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Guest: Greg Katz MD

Disclosures

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

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