#264 Hotcakes: Semaglutide for Weight Loss, Abx for Diverticulitis, Periop COVID19

Fresh hotcakes! Practice-changing articles that you need to know: semaglutide for weight loss; metronidazole plus a fluoroquinolone versus amoxicillin/clavulanic acid for uncomplicated diverticulitis; and the perioperative risks of COVID19. We’re joined by Dr. Adnan Khan ( Chief resident, VCU Internal Medicine Residency ) and our fearless leader of critical appraisal, internist/epidemiologist, Rahul Ganatra MD, MPH, @rbganatra (VA Boston). Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | thecurbsiders@gmail.com | Free CME! Credits Written, Produced and hosted by: Rahul Ganatra MD, MPH; Adnan Khan MD; Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Cover Art: Matthew Watto MD, FACP Editor: Rahul Ganatra MD (written materials); Clair Morgan of nodderly.com Sponsor: Panacea Financial panaceafinancial.com This episode is supported by Panacea Financial, digital banking built for doctors, by doctors. At Panacea Financial you can have your own free personal banker and a support team that works around the clock- just like you do. Open your free checking account today at panaceafinancial.com . Panacea Financial, a Division of Sonabank, Member FDIC Sponsor: ACP’s MKSAP 19 MKSAP® is the most trusted resource for lifelong learning and Board prep for internal medicine physicians and residents. Learn more at acponline.org/mksap19 and use promo code CURB2021 at check out. CME Partner: VCU Health CE The Curbsiders are partnering with VCU Health Continuing Education to offer FREE continuing education credits for physicians and other healthcare professionals. Visit curbsiders.vcuhealth.org . Show Segments Intro, disclaimer Pick of the week: Dark (Netflix TV series) Preventive Medicine Updates Semaglutide for weight loss Amox-clav vs FQ-metronidazole for Diverticulitis Perioperative COVID19 infection and timing of surgery Rahul’s take-home points Outro