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500th Ep Bonus AMA: Diabetes Meds, AI in Medicine, Thyroid Antibodies, Sleep Meds, Top 5 Lists, Favorite Failures, and More!

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Ask Us Anything Bonus Episode: From 1 to 500 Thanks for Learning with Us

In this bonus episode, Matt and Paul answer Patreon listener questions on various topics, including the role of AI in medicine, concerns about antibiotics and their impact on health, insomnia treatments, thyroid health, reflections on career burnout and more. They also share personal anecdotes and insights emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and adaptation in the medical field.

Chapters
00:00 Exploring AI in Medicine
04:50 Cultural Shifts in Music Appreciation
10:16 Navigating Medical Questions and Antibiotics
14:57 Insomnia Medications and Sleep Hygiene
19:58 Thyroid Health and Selenium
24:59 Reflections on Career and Burnout
29:55 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude

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Episode Credits

Written, Produced and Hosted by Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Technical Production: PodPaste

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The Curbsiders are partnering with VCU Health Continuing Education to offer continuing education credits for physicians and other healthcare professionals. Visit curbsiders.vcuhealth.org and search for this episode to claim credit.

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