Urgentology by EB Medicine

In this episode, Tracey Davidoff, MD, Joe Toscano, MD, and Benjamin Silverberg, MD, MSc, FAAFP, FCUCM discuss the October 2026 Evidence-Based Urgent Care article, Caring for Transgender and Gender-Diverse Patients in the Urgent Care Setting.1:29 Episode Welcome & Promos2:18 Guest Introduction3:31 Why This Topic Belongs in Urgent Care4:50 Consequences of a Bad Visit5:33 Proper Pronouns, Terminology & Handling Mistakes7:28 Organ Inventory10:16 Can't-Miss Diagnoses13:33 Testosterone Is Not Birth Control14:42 Physical Exam Considerations16:36 Gender-Affirming Surgery Complications17:47 Hormone Side Effects19:26 Binding & Tucking Complications19:50 Illicit/Non-Prescribed Hormones21:18 Mental Health Screening23:14 Adolescent Patients25:37 Evolving Laws & Affirming Practices27:10 Key Takeaways / What Surprised the Panel29:01 Wrap-Up & Next MonthSubscribers, take the CME test here.Not a subscriber? Join here!

In this episode, Tracey Davidoff, MD, Joe Toscano, MD, Benjamin Silverberg, MD, MSc, FAAFP, FCUCM, and Ammie Rodden, PA-C, discuss the September 2026 Evidence-Based Urgent Care article, Urgent Care Evaluation of Pain and Swelling in the Scrotum.0:17 — Podcast introduction1:59 — Topic introduction: acute scrotal pain; authors Dr. Ben Silverberg & Ammie Rodden PA-C2:35 — Why they wrote this article4:24 — Key takeaways5:30 — Physical exam signs & clinical judgment7:19 — TWIST score explained in detail9:33 — Ultrasound decisions & Doppler flow pitfalls13:30 — Risk-stratifying who needs imaging now vs. later14:37 — STIs & epididymitis: the age-35 cutoff is dead18:22 — Sensitive exams, chaperones & patient comfort22:09 — Beyond torsion: Fournier's gangrene & trauma24:17 — Key learning moments27:26 — Wrap-up & what's coming nextSubscribers, take the CME test here.Not a subscriber? Join here!

In this episode, Tracey Davidoff, MD, Joe Toscano, MD, and Melissa Thomas, PA, discuss the August 2026 Evidence-Based Urgent Care article, Urgent Care Management of the Patient With Prior Bariatric Surgery0:27 - Introduction2:16 - Introducing topic and guest: Melissa Thomas, PA2:47 - Why bariatric history is often missed3:58 - Why urgent care is the first stop for post-bariatric complications5:28 - Vital sign abnormalities7:39 - Physical exam limitations10:11 - Distinguishing gastroenteritis from surgical complications12:31 - Recognizing leaks13:45 - Internal hernias15:24 - NSAIDs and steroids19:34 - When to refer immediately to the ED20:57 - Value of calling the patient's surgeon directly23:03 - Medical tourism and follow-up care challenges25:59 - Personal case stories and clinical experience26:47 - Key takeaways28:39 - Return precautions and closing advice29:19 - Wrap-up'sSubscribers, take the CME test here.Not a subscriber? Join here!

In this episode, Tracey Davidoff, MD and Joe Toscano, MD discuss the July 2026 Evidence-Based Urgent Care article, Drug-Induced Skin Reactions in Urgent Care.0:26 — Intro1:26 — Promotions2:37 — Issue overview4:38 — Rash categories6:23 — Drug reaction subtypes7:35 — Severe reactions (SJS/TEN, DIHS, AGEP, RIME)9:14 — Red flags12:31 — Scoring & labs13:39 — Onset timing14:28 — Common offending meds16:54 — Treatment19:31 — Oral lesions19:52 — Summary of approach25:10 — Reflections26:58 — Next month preview27:47 — ClosingSubscribers, take the CME test here.Not a subscriber? Join here!

In this episode, Tracey Davidoff, MD, Joe Toscano, MD, and Christopher Chao, MD, discuss the June 2026 Evidence-Based Urgent Care article, Management of Acute Asthma Exacerbations in Urgent Care: An Update.0:27 Podcast introduction1:26 Housekeeping & promotions2:06 Topic introduction2:54 GINA guidelines & ICS rescue9:43 Epinephrine — IM & inhaled12:15 Managing severe exacerbations17:14 Pregnant patients30:01 Pediatric considerations30:40 Exercise-induced bronchospasm vs. exercise-triggered asthma33:07 Dangers of oral corticosteroids35:37 Outro & next month's topicSubscribers, take the CME here.Not a subscriber? Join here!

In this episode, Tracey Davidoff, MD, Joe Toscano, MD, and Evan Nelson, MD, discuss the May 2026 Evidence-Based Urgent Care article, Urgent Care Evaluation and Management of Acute Bronchitis.0:08 Introduction1:08 Topic & guest introduction2:14 Differential diagnosis4:03 Respiratory virus testing6:42 Positive viral diagnosis & antibiotic prescribing8:00 Duration of cough & post-infectious cough9:41 Antibiotic stewardship12:07 Cough & cold medicines14:44 Narcotics & corticosteroids16:05 Steroid stewardship17:24 Radiologic stewardship & chest X-rays20:46 Sputum color21:53 Albuterol24:21 Special populations25:37 Take-home points & patient education27:08 Wrap-up and outroSubscribes, take the CME test here!Not a subscriber? Join here!

In this episode, Tracey Davidoff, MD and Joe Toscano, MD discuss the April 2026 Evidence-Based Urgent Care article, Management Considerations for Complications of Weight-Loss Medications in Urgent Care featuring Erin Loo PA-C.Introduction & Housekeeping — 0:22Guest Introduction: Erin Loo PA-C — 2:47Why This Topic Matters — 3:22Common Side Effects Seen in Urgent Care — 5:36Workup for Nausea & Vomiting — 9:28Treatment of GLP-1-Related Nausea & Vomiting — 11:58When to Send to the ED — 16:01Other Serious Complications — 17:56Managing Constipation — 18:43Other Weight Loss Medications — 21:04Key Takeaways — 23:23Closing & Outro — 28:04Subscribers, take the CME test here.Not a subscriber? Join here!

In this episode, Tracey Davidoff, MD and Joe Toscano, MD discuss the March 2026 Evidence-Based Urgent Care article, Urgent Care Management of Common Marine Life Injuries and Envenomations01:20 Topic and Guests03:09 Why It Matters Everywhere06:48 Diving and Injury Tales08:28 Heat and First Aid Basics12:11 CPR Over Vinegar14:04 Myths and Vinegar Evidence22:04 Foreign Bodies and Imaging26:21 Antibiotics and Infection Risk29:35 Stingray Case Lessons32:07 Key Takeaways and Triage???? Subscribers, take the CME test here.✅️ Not a subscriber? Join here!

In this episode, Tracey Davidoff, MD and Joe Toscano, MD discuss the February 2026 Evidence-Based Urgent Care article, Urgent Care Evaluation and Management of Constipation02:18 Why Constipation Matters03:36 Three Patient Categories06:28 Constipation Myths07:19 X-rays And Docusate09:42 What Is Normal12:12 Red Flags And Mimics15:34 Rectal Exam Decisions17:08 Enemas And Disimpaction20:20 Urgent Care Logistics21:05 Constipation vs Pain23:34 Appendicitis Cautionary Tale24:42 Treatment Ladder Basics26:13 Polyethylene Glycol Power29:26 Stercoral Colitis30:46 Normal Bowel Habits31:55 Bottom Line Red Flags33:30 When Its Not Constipation36:27 Wrap Up and Next Topics???? Subscribers, take the CME test here.✅️ Not a subscriber? Join here!

In this episode, Tracey Davidoff, MD and Joe Toscano, MD discuss the December 2025 Evidence-Based Urgent Care article, An Evidence-Based Approach to Asymptomatic Hypertension in Urgent CareEpisode Overview: Asymptomatic HypertensionNew Guidelines and RecommendationsUnderstanding Blood Pressure NumbersEnd Organ Damage: The BARKH AcronymSafe Management of High Blood PressureLifestyle Modifications for HypertensionMedication Management in Urgent CareMeasuring Blood Pressure CorrectlySpecial Considerations: Pregnancy and HypertensionConclusion and Takeaways???? Subscribers, take the CME test here.✅️ Not a subscriber? Join here!