The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

#540 Hotcakes: Varenicline by mail for smoking cessation, anticoagulation for intermediate risk AF, CAC score plus PREVENT, blood testing for CRC, oral PCSK9 inhibitors, and more

September 28, 2026·59 min
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Join us as we review recent practice-changing articles on Varenicline by mail for smoking cessation, anticoagulation for intermediate risk AF, CAC scores plus PREVENT for ASCVD risk stratification, blood testing for CRC, a new oral PCSK9 inhibitor, and more. Fill your brain hole with a delicious stack of hotcakes! Featuring Paul Williams (@PaulNWilliamz), Rahul Ganatra (@rbganatra), and Matt Watto (@doctorwatto).Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CMECredits Written and Hosted by: Rahul Ganatra MD, MPH; Paul Williams, MD, FACP, Matthew Watto MD, FACP Cover Art: Rahul Ganatra, MD, MPH Reviewer: Sai S  Achi, MD, MBA, FACP Technical Production: Pod Paste Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Show Segments Intro, disclaimer Varenicline by mail for smoking cessation Anticoagulation for intermediate-risk AF CAC scores added to PREVENT for ASCVD Blood testing for colorectal cancer Oral PCSK9 inhibitor, negative results for pelacarsan and ziltivekimab  Outro Sponsor: MasterClassGet at least 15% off any annual membership at masterclass.com/CURB. Sponsor: The Permanente Medical GroupInterested physicians can visit  to get more information and RSVP at northerncalifornia.permanente.orgSponsor: UpToDateVisit www.uptodate.com/cme for CME details. Curbsiders listeners can get 10% off UpToDate packages with code CURB4Sponsor: Panacea LegalVisit Panacea.Legal/curb to schedule your free consultation.

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