Urgentology by EB Medicine

In this episode, Tracey Davidoff, MD, Joe Toscano, MD, and Christopher Chao, MD, discuss the June 2026 Evidence-Based Urgent Care article, Management of Acute Asthma Exacerbations in Urgent Care: An Update. 0:27 Podcast introduction 1:26 Housekeeping & promotions 2:06 Topic introduction 2:54 GINA guidelines & ICS rescue 9:43 Epinephrine — IM & inhaled 12:15 Managing severe exacerbation...

In this episode, Tracey Davidoff, MD, Joe Toscano, MD, and Evan Nelson, MD, discuss the May 2026 Evidence-Based Urgent Care article, Urgent Care Evaluation and Management of Acute Bronchitis. 0:08 Introduction 1:08 Topic & guest introduction 2:14 Differential diagnosis 4:03 Respiratory virus testing 6:42 Positive viral diagnosis & antibiotic prescribing 8:00 Duration of cough & post-in...

In this episode, Tracey Davidoff, MD and Joe Toscano, MD discuss the April 2026 Evidence-Based Urgent Care article, Management Considerations for Complications of Weight-Loss Medications in Urgent Care featuring Erin Loo PA-C. Introduction & Housekeeping — 0:22 Guest Introduction: Erin Loo PA-C — 2:47 Why This Topic Matters — 3:22 Common Side Effects Seen in Urgent Care — 5:36 Workup for Nause...

In this episode, Tracey Davidoff, MD and Joe Toscano, MD discuss the March 2026 Evidence-Based Urgent Care article, Urgent Care Management of Common Marine Life Injuries and Envenomations 01:20 Topic and Guests 03:09 Why It Matters Everywhere 06:48 Diving and Injury Tales 08:28 Heat and First Aid Basics 12:11 CPR Over Vinegar 14:04 Myths and Vinegar Evidence 22:04 Foreign Bodies and Imaging 26:21 ...

In this episode, Tracey Davidoff, MD and Joe Toscano, MD discuss the February 2026 Evidence-Based Urgent Care article, Urgent Care Evaluation and Management of Constipation 02:18 Why Constipation Matters 03:36 Three Patient Categories 06:28 Constipation Myths 07:19 X-rays And Docusate 09:42 What Is Normal 12:12 Red Flags And Mimics 15:34 Rectal Exam Decisions 17:08 Enemas And Disimpaction 20:20 Ur...

In this episode, Tracey Davidoff, MD and Joe Toscano, MD discuss the December 2025 Evidence-Based Urgent Care article, An Evidence-Based Approach to Asymptomatic Hypertension in Urgent Care Episode Overview: Asymptomatic Hypertension New Guidelines and Recommendations Understanding Blood Pressure Numbers End Organ Damage: The BARKH Acronym Safe Management of High Blood Pressure Lifestyle Modificat...

In this episode, Tracey Davidoff, MD and Joe Toscano, MD discuss the January 2026 Evidence-Based Urgent Care article, Urgent Care Evaluation and Management of Motor Vehicle Collision Injuries: An Evidence-Based Approach Special Guest Introduction Motor Vehicle Collision Evaluation Imaging and Diagnostic Tools Head and Neck Injury Management Chest and Extremity Injury Management Discharge Instructi...

In this episode, Tracey Davidoff, MD and Joe Toscano, MD discuss the November 2025 Evidence-Based Urgent Care article, Laboratory Testing in Urgent Care: Best Practices for Choosing and Interpreting Respiratory and Genitourinary Tests Discussion on Laboratory Testing in Urgent Care Interpreting Test Results: Molecular vs. Antigen Clinical Pathways for STIs Home Testing and Its Challenges Diagnosin...

In this episode, Tracey Davidoff, MD and Joe Toscano, MD discuss the October 2025 Evidence-Based Urgent Care article, Diagnosis and Management of International Travel-Related Illnesses in Urgent Care Patients Discussion on International Travel-Related Illnesses Diagnosis and Management of Travel-Related Illnesses Malaria: Key Points and Testing Common Illnesses in Travelers Traveler's Diarrhea: Ca...

In this episode, Tracey Davidoff, MD and Joe Toscano, MD discuss the September 2025 Evidence-Based Urgent Care article, Urgent Care Management of Acute Low Back Pain: A Review of Current Evidence Imaging and Diagnostic Considerations Effective Treatments for Back Pain Steroid Use in Back Pain: Risks and Evidence The Role of Physical Therapy and Exercise Documentation Tips for Back Pain Cases Concl...

In this episode, Tracey Davidoff, MD and Joe Toscano, MD discuss the August 2025 Evidence-Based Urgent Care article, Urgent Care Management of Diverticular Disease Discussion on Diverticular Disease Management Antibiotic Stewardship in Diverticulitis Imaging and Diagnostic Techniques Diet and Microbiome Impact Pain Management Strategies Complications and Follow-Up Closing Remarks and Next Month's...

In this episode, Tracey Davidoff, MD and Joe Toscano, MD discuss the July 2025 Evidence-Based Urgent Care article, Ocular Injuries: Evidence-Based Strategies for Urgent Care Management Ocular Injuries Overview Common and Vision-Threatening Eye Injuries Historical Elements in Eye Injury Diagnosis Physical Examination and Visual Acuity Treatment of Common Eye Conditions Chemical Exposures and Irriga...

In this episode, Tracey Davidoff, MD and Joe Toscano, MD discuss the June 2025 Evidence-Based Urgent Care article, Evaluation and Management of Wrist Injuries in the Urgent Care Setting Common Wrist Injuries and Their Management Detailed Examination and Diagnostic Tips Treating Fractures Hematoma Block Procedure Splinting Techniques Pain Management Strategies Risk Management and Pitfalls Closing T...

In this episode, Tracey Davidoff, MD and Joe Toscano, MD discuss the May 2025 Evidence-Based Urgent Care article, Urgent Care Management of Migraine and Other Primary Headaches Migraine Misconceptions Diagnostic Criteria and Red Flags Imaging and When to Use It Primary Headache Types and Treatment Options Cluster Headaches SNOOP 10 and Clinical Decision Tools Treating and Preventing Headaches Medi...

In this episode, Tracey Davidoff, MD and Joe Toscano, MD discuss the April 2025 Evidence-Based Urgent Care article, Urgent Care Evaluation and Management of Pediatric Elbow and Forearm Pain in Adults, Part II Anatomy and Differential Diagnosis Common Pediatric Elbow Injuries Diagnostic Tools and Red Flags Treatment Approaches for Pediatric Elbow Injuries Ortho Evaluation and Follow-Up Understandin...

In this episode, Tracey Davidoff, MD and Joe Toscano, MD discuss the March 2025 Evidence-Based Urgent Care article, Urgent Care Evaluation and Management of Elbow and Forearm Pain in Adults, Part I Introduction Forearm Injuries: Overview and Authors Anatomy and Common Injuries Evaluation and Diagnostic Studies Treatment Approaches Special Populations and Controversies Points, Pearls, and Conclusio...

In this episode, Tracey Davidoff, MD and Joe Toscano, MD discuss the February 2025 Evidence-Based Urgent Care article, Evaluation and Management of Ankle Injuries in Urgent Care  Introduction Anatomy and Common Injuries Differential Diagnosis and Types of Ankle Sprains Fractures and Non-Traumatic Causes of Ankle Pain History and Physical Examination Diagnosing Tendon Injuries in the Ankle Diagnos...

In this episode, Tracey Davidoff, MD and Joe Toscano, MD discuss the January 2025 Evidence-Based Urgent Care article, Management of Nephrolithiasis in the Urgent Care Setting Introduction Pathophysiology and Differential Diagnosis of Kidney Stones Evaluating Patients in Urgent Care Diagnostic Studies for Kidney Stones Imaging and Case Study Treatment and Pain Management Renal Precautions and NSAID...

In this episode, Tracey Davidoff, MD and Joe Toscano, MD discuss the November 2024 Evidence-Based Urgent Care article, Influenza in Urgent Care: 2024-2025 Season Update Introduction Epidemiology of Influenza Transmission and Symptoms of Influenza Importance of Vaccination Differential Diagnoses and Evaluation Testing for Influenza and COVID-19 Treatment Controversies and Disposition Key Points and...

In this episode, Tracey Davidoff, MD and Joe Toscano, MD discuss the November 2024 Evidence-Based Urgent Care article, Management of Epistaxis in the Urgent Care Setting Introduction November 2024 Issue Overview Understanding Epistaxis: Causes and Concerns Evaluating and Managing Epistaxis Special Populations and Considerations Controversies and Cutting-Edge Treatments Disposition and Follow-Up Fi...

In this episode, Tracey Davidoff, MD and Joe Toscano, MD discuss the October 2024 Evidence-Based Urgent Care article, Di agnosis and Management of Acute Gastroenteritis in Adults in the Urgent Care Setting. Introduction Overview of Acute Gastroenteritis Pathophysiology and Differential Diagnosis History and Physical Examination Diagnostic Studies Treatment Options Special Populations Controversies...

In this episode, Tracey Davidoff, MD and Joe Toscano, MD discuss the September 2024 Evidence-Based Urgent Care article, Urgent Care Management of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in the Nonpregnant Patient Introducing the September Issue: Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Understanding Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: Etiology and Pathophysiology Urgent Care Evaluation of Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding Diagnostic Stud...

In this episode, Tracey Davidoff, MD and Joe Toscano, MD discuss the August 2024 Evidence-Based Urgent Care article, Diagnosis and Management of Acute Otitis Media and Acute Otitis Externa for the Urgent Care Clinician  Introduction to Acute Otitis Media and Externa in Urgent Care Anatomy and Pathophysiology of Ear Conditions Diagnosis and Epidemiology of Otitis Media Complications and Pathogens...

In this episode, Tracey Davidoff, MD and Joe Toscano, MD discuss the July 2024 Evidence-Based Urgent Care article, Managing Shoulder Injuries in the Urgent Care: Fracture, Dislocation, and Overuse Introduction to Managing Shoulder Injuries in Urgent Care Understanding Shoulder Anatomy Differential Diagnosis of Shoulder Pain Physical Examination Techniques Diagnostic Studies and Imaging Clavicle an...

In this episode, Tracey Davidoff, MD and Joe Toscano, MD discuss the June 2024 Evidence-Based Urgent Care article, HIV in the Urgent Care Setting: Treatment and Prevention Introduction to HIV in Urgent Care HIV Treatment and Prevention Overview Epidemiology and Pathophysiology of HIV Clinical Presentation and Differential Diagnosis Urgent Care Evaluation and Screening Pre-Exposure and Post-Exposur...