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 Surgery



• 0:27 - Introduction
• 2:16 - Introducing topic and guest: Melissa Thomas, PA
• 2:47 - Why bariatric history is often missed
• 3:58 - Why urgent care is the first stop for post-bariatric complications
• 5:28 - Vital sign abnormalities
• 7:39 - Physical exam limitations
• 10:11 - Distinguishing gastroenteritis from surgical complications
• 12:31 - Recognizing leaks
• 13:45 - Internal hernias
• 15:24 - NSAIDs and steroids
• 19:34 - When to refer immediately to the ED
• 20:57 - Value of calling the patient's surgeon directly
• 23:03 - Medical tourism and follow-up care challenges
• 25:59 - Personal case stories and clinical experience
• 26:47 - Key takeaways
• 28:39 - Return precautions and closing advice
• 29:19 - Wrap-up's

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 — Intro
• 1:26 — Promotions
• 2:37 — Issue overview
• 4:38 — Rash categories
• 6:23 — Drug reaction subtypes
• 7:35 — Severe reactions (SJS/TEN, DIHS, AGEP, RIME)
• 9:14 — Red flags
• 12:31 — Scoring & labs
• 13:39 — Onset timing
• 14:28 — Common offending meds
• 16:54 — Treatment
• 19:31 — Oral lesions
• 19:52 — Summary of approach
• 25:10 — Reflections
• 26:58 — Next month preview
• 27:47 — Closing

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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 introduction
• 1:26 Housekeeping & promotions
• 2:06 Topic introduction
• 2:54 GINA guidelines & ICS rescue
• 9:43 Epinephrine — IM & inhaled
• 12:15 Managing severe exacerbations
• 17:14 Pregnant patients
• 30:01 Pediatric considerations
• 30:40 Exercise-induced bronchospasm vs. exercise-triggered asthma
• 33:07 Dangers of oral corticosteroids
• 35:37 Outro & next month's topic

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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 Introduction
• 1:08 Topic & guest introduction
• 2:14 Differential diagnosis
• 4:03 Respiratory virus testing
• 6:42 Positive viral diagnosis & antibiotic prescribing
• 8:00 Duration of cough & post-infectious cough
• 9:41 Antibiotic stewardship
• 12:07 Cough & cold medicines
• 14:44 Narcotics & corticosteroids
• 16:05 Steroid stewardship
• 17:24 Radiologic stewardship & chest X-rays
• 20:46 Sputum color
• 21:53 Albuterol
• 24:21 Special populations
• 25:37 Take-home points & patient education
• 27:08 Wrap-up and outro

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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 — 0:22
• Guest Introduction: Erin Loo PA-C — 2:47
• Why This Topic Matters — 3:22
• Common Side Effects Seen in Urgent Care — 5:36
• Workup for Nausea & Vomiting — 9:28
• Treatment of GLP-1-Related Nausea & Vomiting — 11:58
• When to Send to the ED — 16:01
• Other Serious Complications — 17:56
• Managing Constipation — 18:43
• Other Weight Loss Medications — 21:04
• Key Takeaways — 23:23
• Closing & Outro — 28:04

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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 Envenomations

• 01:20 Topic and Guests

• 03:09 Why It Matters Everywhere

• 06:48 Diving and Injury Tales

• 08:28 Heat and First Aid Basics

• 12:11 CPR Over Vinegar

• 14:04 Myths and Vinegar Evidence

• 22:04 Foreign Bodies and Imaging

• 26:21 Antibiotics and Infection Risk

• 29:35 Stingray Case Lessons

• 32:07 Key Takeaways and Triage

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 Constipation

• 02:18 Why Constipation Matters

• 03:36 Three Patient Categories

• 06:28 Constipation Myths

• 07:19 X-rays And Docusate

• 09:42 What Is Normal

• 12:12 Red Flags And Mimics

• 15:34 Rectal Exam Decisions

• 17:08 Enemas And Disimpaction

• 20:20 Urgent Care Logistics

• 21:05 Constipation vs Pain

• 23:34 Appendicitis Cautionary Tale

• 24:42 Treatment Ladder Basics

• 26:13 Polyethylene Glycol Power

• 29:26 Stercoral Colitis

• 30:46 Normal Bowel Habits

• 31:55 Bottom Line Red Flags

• 33:30 When Its Not Constipation

• 36:27 Wrap Up and Next Topics

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 Care

• Episode Overview: Asymptomatic Hypertension

• New Guidelines and Recommendations

• Understanding Blood Pressure Numbers

• End Organ Damage: The BARKH Acronym

• Safe Management of High Blood Pressure

• Lifestyle Modifications for Hypertension

• Medication Management in Urgent Care

• Measuring Blood Pressure Correctly

• Special Considerations: Pregnancy and Hypertension

• Conclusion and Takeaways

In this episode, Tracey Davidoff, MD and Joe Toscano, MD discuss the January 2026 Evidence-Based Urgent Care article, Urgent Care Evaluation and Management of Motor Vehicle Collision Injuries: An Evidence-Based Approach

• Special Guest Introduction

• Motor Vehicle Collision Evaluation

• Imaging and Diagnostic Tools

• Head and Neck Injury Management

• Chest and Extremity Injury Management

• Discharge Instructions and Patient Education

• Closing Remarks and Upcoming Topics

In this episode, Tracey Davidoff, MD and Joe Toscano, MD discuss the November 2025 Evidence-Based Urgent Care article, Laboratory Testing in Urgent Care: Best Practices for Choosing and Interpreting Respiratory and Genitourinary Tests

• Discussion on Laboratory Testing in Urgent Care

• Interpreting Test Results: Molecular vs. Antigen

• Clinical Pathways for STIs

• Home Testing and Its Challenges

• Diagnosing and Treating Herpes Simplex

• PCR Testing for Strep

• Test of Cure and Its Importance

• Conclusion and Future Topics