#264 Hotcakes: Semaglutide for Weight Loss, Abx for Diverticulitis, Periop COVID19

<div>Fresh hotcakes! Practice-changing articles that you need to know: semaglutide for weight loss; metronidazole plus a fluoroquinolone versus amoxicillin/clavulanic acid for uncomplicated diverticulitis; and the perioperative risks of COVID19. We’re joined by Dr. Adnan Khan (<a href="https://intmed.vcu.edu/education/residency/">Chief resident, VCU Internal Medicine Residency</a>) and our fearless leader of critical appraisal, internist/epidemiologist, Rahul Ganatra MD, MPH, <a href="https://twitter.com/rbganatra?lang=en">@rbganatra</a> (VA Boston). </div> <div><br> </div> <div> <a href="https://thecurbsiders.com/episode-list">Episodes</a> | <a href="https://anchor.fm/s/4108bcf4/podcast/rss">Subscribe</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3SKlzOLxyztvA1BkJfnf67">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/user/kashlakmemorial">Swag!</a> | <a href="https://thecurbsiders.com/top-picks">Top Picks</a> | <a href="https://thecurbsiders.com/knowledgefood">Mailing List</a> | <a href="mailto:thecurbsiders@gmail.com">thecurbsiders@gmail.com</a> | <a href="http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org">Free CME!</a> </div> <div> <br> <br> <strong><br> Credits</strong> </div> <ul> <li>Written, Produced and hosted by: Rahul Ganatra MD, MPH; Adnan Khan MD; Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP   </li> <li>Cover Art: Matthew Watto MD, FACP</li> <li>Editor: Rahul Ganatra MD (written materials); Clair Morgan of <a href="https://www.nodderly.com/">nodderly.com</a> </li> </ul> <div><br> </div> <div> <strong><br> Sponsor: Panacea Financial </strong><a href="http://panaceafinancial.com"><strong><a href="http://panaceafinancial.com">panaceafinancial.com</a></strong></a> </div> <div>This episode is supported by Panacea Financial, digital banking built for doctors, by doctors. At Panacea Financial you can have your own free personal banker and a support team that works around the clock- just like you do. Open your free checking account today at<a href="http://panaceafinancial.com"> panaceafinancial.com</a>. Panacea Financial, a