Not Quite Curbside: Medical Specialty Consults

Cardiovascular Metabolic Kidney Syndrome: What to Expect in Primary Care

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.

Lipid Disorders: From Risk Stratification to Biohacking Trends

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 before you get a chance to explain.

Hypertension Management: From Risk Calculators to Statins, How to Overcome Misinformation

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

Pulmonary Rehab - An Underutilized Resource

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. 

An Inside Look at COPD Phases

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

Adult Asthma: How to Identify and Control It

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.

GLP-1s and the “Endocrine Decade” with Dr. Elena Christofides

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

GLP-1s: “All Benefit, No Risk” with Dr. Elena Christofides

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.

Rethinking Diabetes Care with Dr. Elena Christofides

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

Mastocytosis: Key Signs in Primary and Emergency Care Settings

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.