More clinical pearls from ACP #IM2024, including emerging infectious diseases in the US (malaria, dengue, super gonorrhea, and a resurgence of syphilis), new C. diff treatments, coagulopathy and cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, HFpEF, peripheral arterial disease, Lp(a) and ApoB, CAR T-cells for autoimmune disease, SGLT2i for gout, and hematology updates. Paul and Watto are joined by Drs. Nora Taranto, Beth Garbitelli, and of course Chris “The Chiu Man” Chiu. Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Show Segments 00:00 Tropical Diseases: Resurgence of Malaria and Dengue Fever 03:44 Infectious Diseases: Syphilis Rates and New Treatments for C. diff 08:28 Coagulopathy and Cirrhosis: Managing Hemostasis and Portal Vein Thrombosis 11:34 Fatty Liver Disease: Risk Stratification and Treatment 14:59 Cardiology Updates: Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic Syndrome 31:03 New Medications for Hypertension 32:54 Renal Denervation and Hypertension 33:51 Lp(a) Drugs and Their Potential 36:01 Peripheral Arterial Disease and Claudication 38:10 SGLT2 Inhibitors and Gout 41:50 APO-B and LDL Cholesterol 42:45 Secondary Hypogonadism and Head and Neck Radiation 45:30 VEXAS: A Genetic Autoimmune Condition 49:08 Obesity-Induced Leukocytosis 52:49 CAR T-Cell Therapy in Rheumatologic Diseases Credits Producers/Writers/Show Notes: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP, Nora Taranto MD, Chris Chiu MD, Beth Garbitelli MD CME, Cover Art: Beth Garbitelli MD Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP    Reviewer: Nora Taranto MD Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Technical Production: PodPaste Sponsor: Litter Robot Go to stopscooping.com/CURB and enter promocode CURB to save an EXTRA $50 on any Litter-Robot bundle. Sponsor: Freed You can try Freed for free right now by going to freed.ai. And listeners of Curbsiders can use code CURB50 for $50 off their first month. Sponsor: Beginly Visit beginlyhealth.com/curbsiders for the job matching platform for every Physician and Advanced Practice Clinician, from training to practice