Not Quite Curbside: Medical Specialty Consults

In episode 18 of Not Quite Curbside, endocrinologist Elena Christofides, MD, FACE, joins host Alexa Mieses Malchuk, MD, MPH, FAAFP, to explore the complexities of testosterone therapy—from distinguishing true hypogonadism from age-related testosterone decline to safely prescribing treatment amid the rise of direct-to-consumer "Low T" clinics.

In episode 17 of Not Quite Curbside, endocrinologist Elena Christofides, MD, FACE, is back with host Alexa Mieses Malchuk, MD, MPH, FAAFP, to talk about various approaches to menopause care, including interdisciplinary teams and sexual health.

In this episode of Not Quite Curbisde, cardiologist Benjamin Hirsh, MD, and Alexa Mieses Malchuk, MD, MPH, FAAFP, look at metabolic crossover in cardiovascular disease, including how stress, longevity and rising kidney disease affect patient outcomes.

In episode 15, cardiologist Benjamin Hirsh, MD, FACC, FAHA, and Alexa Mieses Malchuk, MD, MPH, FAAFP, address clinical questions about lipid disorders, from the role of genes and diet in hypercholesterolemia, to coronary calcium scores and biomarker testing, to working with patients who are biohacking or struggling with cost obstacles, to addressing patients frantic about their portal lab results...

In episode 14, cardiologist Benjamin Hirsh, MD and Alexa Mieses Malchuk, MD, MPH, FAAFP, dive into common yet complicated hypertension management challenges.

In this episode of Not Quite Curbside, pulmonologist Philip Diaz, MD, and Alexa Mieses Malchuk, MD, MPH, FAAFP, discuss when to use pulmonary rehabilitation for your patients. 

In this episode of Not Quite Curbside, pulmonologist Philip Diaz, MD, and Alexa Mieses Malchuk, MD, MPH, FAAFP, discuss COPD progression and treatments.

In episode 11 of Not Quite Curbside, pulmonologist Philip Diaz, MD, and Alexa Mieses Malchuk, MD, MPH, FAAFP, discuss adult-onset asthma – how to identify it and treat it.

Family physician Alexa Mieses Malchuk and endocrinologist Elena Christofides discuss GLP-1 drug access and the dangers of compounded medications. Part 2 of 2.

Family physician Alexa Mieses Malchuk and endocrinologist Elena Christofides discuss GLP-1 prescribing and how to evaluate benefits and risks with your patients. Part 1 of 2.

Family physician Alexa Mieses Malchuk and endocrinologist Elena Christofides discuss exactly why diabetes, and its complications, are so tough to treat.

A discussion of the telltale signs and urgent decision-making needed to manage this often-overlooked disease, with Mariana Castells, MD, PhD, director, Mastocytosis Center, Brigham and Women’s Hospital; Joshua Bucher, MD, fellow, American Academy of Emergency Medicine; and host, Alexa Mieses Malchuk, MD, MPH, FAAFP.

In episode 7 of Not Quite Curbside: Endocrinology Consults, host Alexa Mieses Malchuk, MD, MPH, FAAFP is joined by endocrinologist Elena Christofides, MD, FACE, to break down the impact of cortisol on diabetes care.

In episode 6 of Not Quite Curbside: Neurology Consults, host Alexa Mieses Malchuk, MD, MPH, FAAFP and neurologist Asaff Harel, MD, MSc, walk through the differential diagnosis for a non-epileptic spell versus an epileptiform seizure, and outline the key factors in a multidisciplinary treatment plan.

Neurologist Asaff Harel, MD, MSc, joins host Alexa Mieses Malchuk, MD, MPH, FAAFP, to discuss some of the newer pharmacological treatments for migraine and just how far migraine management has come.

Host Alexa Mieses Malchuk, MD, MPH, FAAFP, welcomes neurologist Asaff Harel, MD, MSc, to the podcast to discuss how to respond to patient concerns about cognitive decline and dementia.

In the inaugural episode of Not Quite Curbside: Gastroenterology Consults, gastroenterologist Pratima Dibba, MD, MBA, shares insider tips with hostAlexa Mieses Malchuk, MD, MPH, FAAFP, on managing complex acid reflux and GERD.

Episode 3: CRC Screening Essentials of Colorectal Cancer Screening with Dr. Pratima Dibba   In episode three of Not Quite Curbside: GI Consults, gastroenterologist Pratima Dibba, MD, MBA, covers the ins and outs of CRC screening with host Alexa Mieses Malchuk, MD, MPH, FAAFP.

Episode 2: IBD Collaborative IBD Management with Dr. Pratima Dibba   In episode two of Not Quite Curbside: GI Consults, gastroenterologist Pratima Dibba, MD, MBA, and host Alexa Mieses Malchuk, MD, MPH, FAAFP, offer insights into multidisciplinary approaches for managing treatment of ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.