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Jun 2025
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#489 Live from SHM #Converge2025 Rheumat...

The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast
About this episode
Take the ache out of those joint aches!

Learn about inpatient diagnosis and management of crystalline arthropathies as well as a brief conversation about those rheumatology NOS cases. We’re joined by Dr. Kimberly Trotter, MD (University of Chicago). 

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Show Segments

  • Intro
  • Rapid fire questions/Picks of the Week
  • Case 1
  • Differential Diagnosis of arthropathy
  • Risk factors for Gout
  • Diagnostic Evaluation 
  • Acute Treatments 
  • Long-term Treatments
  • Transitions of Care for Crystalline Arthropathy
  • Case 2
  • History and Physical Exam
  • Diagnostic Work up
  • Treatment
  • Outro

Credits

  • Writer, Producer, Show Notes, Hosts: Meredith Trubitt MD, Monee Amin MD  
  • Infographic, Cover Art: Caroline Coleman, MD
  • Reviewer: Sai Achi MD, MBA, FACP
  • Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
  • Technical Production: PodPaste
  • Guest: Kimberly Trotter, MD 

Disclosures

Dr. Trotter  reports financial relationship with GSK-Membership on Advisory Committee. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. 

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