The Curbsiders

👩‍🏫 Margaret Tempero, MD is a professor of hematology and oncology and is the Doris and Don Fisher Distinguished Professor in Clinical Research. She is deputy director of the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center.
She has led national research projects for gastrointestinal cancer, including pancreatic cancer. She has held editorial positions on prestigious joumnals such as Cancer Research, Journal of Clinical Oncology, Clinical Cancer Research and American Journal of Medicine.

Cut through the hype of Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) tests and learn how to counsel patients on the real-world utility, false-positive risks, and the “stage shift” debate of these emerging blood assays. Check out our discussion in episode 525 www.thecurbsiders.com 🎙️

Blood tests that claim to detect cancer early are everywhere right now…but are they actually ready for clinical prime time? 🩸🔬

In Episode #525, we’re joined by world-renowned oncologist Margaret Tempero to cut through the hype surrounding Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) testing. From false positives and real-world utility to the ongoing “stage shift” debate, we explore what clinicians need to know before these emerging assays become mainstream.

A thoughtful, practical conversation on innovation, evidence, and counseling patients in the gray areas of medicine. 🎙️

🚨 High-Yield Infographic Alert 🚨 Episode #509

From normal BP to Stage 2 HTN—know the cutoffs, workup, and when to start meds. This visual breaks down guideline-based hypertension management in a way you can use today in clinic. 💡🩺

🔍 Want the full discussion, clinical pearls, and show notes?

https://thecurbsiders.com/curbsiders-podcast/509-fresh-hypertension-guidelines-west-philadelphia-doc-jordy-cohen-keeps-our-hypertension-management-fresh

Reboot! 🚨 Fresh Hypertension Guidelines

Don’t get caught treating high blood pressure like it’s 2024 👀

In Episode #509, West Philly doc Dr. Jordy Cohen keeps our hypertension management fresh with a clear walk-through of the new HTN guidelines—what’s changed, what matters, and how to apply it in practice.

💊 Updated thresholds
📊 Smarter risk-based decisions
🩺 Practical pearls you can use tomorrow
🎧 Listen now at www.thecurbsiders.com or wherever you stream your podcasts.

Written and Produced by: Deborah Gorth MD, PhD
Infographic and Cover Art by: Deborah Gorth MD, PhD and Meryl Gorth RD, MPH
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP ; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MD
Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Technical Production: PodPaste
Guest: Jordana Cohen MD, MSCE