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Episode 172: NAFLD and Obesity
Rio Bravo qWeek - June 28, 2024 12:00 - 27 minutesEpisode 172: NAFLD and Obesity Future Dr. Nguyen explains the pathophysiology of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and how it relates to obesity. Dr. Arreaza gives information about screening and diagnosis of NAFLD. Written by Ryan Nguyen, MS4, Ross University School of Medicine. Comments by ...
Episode 171: Postpartum Blues, Depression, and Psychosis
Rio Bravo qWeek - June 21, 2024 12:00 - 19 minutesEpisode 171: Postpartum Blues, Depression, and Psychosis Future Dr. Nguyen defines and explains the difference between baby blues, depression, and psychosis. Dr. Arreaza added comments about screening and management of these conditions. Written by Vy Nguyen, OMSIII, Western University of Heal...
Episode 170: Schizophrenia: An Overview
Rio Bravo qWeek - May 10, 2024 12:00 - 26 minutesEpisode 170: Schizophrenia: An Overview Future Dr. Chng explains the diagnostic criteria and describes how to treat schizophrenia. Dr. Arreaza mentions additional risk factors and social aspects of schizophrenia. Written by Tiffanny Chng, MSIV, Ross University School of Medicine. Comments by...
Episode 169: Food insecurity and Obesity in Kern County
Rio Bravo qWeek - May 03, 2024 12:00 - 15 minutesEpisode 169: Food insecurity and Obesity in Kern County Future Dr. Kim presents the problem of food insecurity in Kern County and how it is linked to obesity and liver disease. She shared several resources available to address food insecurity. Dr. Arreaza reminds us of the importance of improvi...
Episode 168: UTI in Males
Rio Bravo qWeek - April 26, 2024 12:00 - 20 minutesEpisode 168: UTI in Males Future Dr. Tran gives a summary of UTIs in Males, including epididymitis, orchitis, urethritis, prostatitis, and pyelonephritis. Diagnosis and treatment were briefly described and some differences with female patients were mentioned by Dr. Arreaza. Written by Di Tra...
Episode 167: Aspirin in Pregnancy
Rio Bravo qWeek - April 19, 2024 12:00 - 12 minutesEpisode 167: Aspirin in Pregnancy Dr. Marquez explains the use of aspirin during pregnancy to prevent preeclampsia. Dr. Arreaza adds comments and questions and clarifies that aspirin is not used for the treatment of preeclampsia. Written by Verna Marquez, MD, and Hector Arreaza, MD. You are l...
Episode 166: Naturopathic Medicine Insights
Rio Bravo qWeek - April 05, 2024 12:00 - 20 minutesEpisode 166: Naturopathic Medicine Insights Future Dr. Luong talked about what she learned about naturopathic doctors (NDs). She discussed the principles of naturopathic medicine and mentioned some differences in regulations across states in the US. Dr. Arreaza shared his opinion about the pros...
Episode 165: Early-Onset Sepsis Part 2
Rio Bravo qWeek - March 29, 2024 12:00 - 17 minutesEpisode 165: Early-Onset Sepsis Part 2 Dr. Lovedip Kooner explains how to use the Kaiser Permanente early-onset sepsis calculator and explains other useful tools to assist in the diagnosis of EOS. Dr. Arreaza adds comments about the usefulness of this calculator Written by Lovedip Kooner, MD. ...
Episode 164: More Than Just A Headache
Rio Bravo qWeek - March 22, 2024 12:00 - 30 minutesEpisode 164: More Than Just A Headache Dr. Song presents a case of a subacute headache that required an extensive workup and multiple visits to the hospital and clinic to get a diagnosis. Dr. Arreaza added comments about common causes of subacute headaches. Written by Zheng (David) Song, M...
Episode 163: Vascular Dementia
Rio Bravo qWeek - March 15, 2024 12:00 - 23 minutesEpisode 163: Vascular Dementia Future Dr. Ruby explains gives a definition of vascular dementia and concisely explains the pathophysiology and presentation of this disease. Dr. Arreaza reminds us of the importance of treating diabetes to prevent dementia. Written by Carmen Ruby, MSIV, ...
Episode 162: Early-Onset Sepsis
Rio Bravo qWeek - February 28, 2024 13:00 - 21 minutesEpisode 162: Early-Onset Sepsis Dr. Kooner explains how to diagnose early-onset sepsis by using clinical evaluation and clinical tools. Dr. Schlaerths describes the signs and symptoms of sepsis in neonates, and Dr. Arreaza adds comments about GBS bacteriuria. Written by Lovedip Kooner,...
Episode 161: Depression Fundamentals
Rio Bravo qWeek - February 21, 2024 13:00 - 21 minutesEpisode 161: Depression Fundamentals Future doctors Madeline Tena and Jane Park define depression and explain different methods to diagnose it. Non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment is mentioned briefly at the end. Written by Madeline Tena, MSIII, and Jane Park, MSIII. Western Univer...
Episode 160: Artificial Intelligence in Primary Care
Rio Bravo qWeek - January 26, 2024 13:00 - 13 minutesEpisode 160: Artificial Intelligence in Primary Care. Future Dr. Manophinives explains the present and future of AI in diagnosing and treating diseases. Written by Rosalynn Manophinives, MS-IV, American University of the Caribbean. Editing by Hector Arreaza, MD. You are listening to...
Episode 159: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Basics
Rio Bravo qWeek - January 19, 2024 13:00 - 10 minutesEpisode 159: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Basics Future Dr. Ameri explains how transcranial magnetic stimulation can be useful in the treatment of certain mental conditions. Written by Omeed Ameri, MS-IV, Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Paci...
Episode 158: Strength Training Principles
Rio Bravo qWeek - December 29, 2023 13:00 - 20 minutesEpisode 158: Strength Training Principles Future Dr. Hasan explains the importance of adding muscle strength exercises to our routine physical activity. Dr. Arreaza asked questions about some terminology and reminded us of the physical activity guidelines for Americans. Written by Syed Has...
Urine Testing
Rio Bravo qWeek - December 22, 2023 13:00 - 10 minutesEpisode 157: Urine Testing This episode includes the pitfalls of urine tests, how to detect adulterated urine, and more. Written by Janelli Mendoza, MSIV, Ross University School of Medicine. Editing by Hector Arreaza, MD. Comments by Carol Avila, MD. You are listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Pod...
Episode 157: Urine Testing
Rio Bravo qWeek - December 22, 2023 13:00 - 10 minutesEpisode 157: Urine Testing This episode includes the pitfalls of urine tests, how to detect adulterated urine, and more. Written by Janelli Mendoza, MSIV, Ross University School of Medicine. Editing by Hector Arreaza, MD. Comments by Carol Avila, MD. You are listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Pod...
Episode 156: Obesity, Fertility, and Pregnancy
Rio Bravo qWeek - December 01, 2023 22:00 - 18 minutesEpisode 156: Obesity, Fertility, and Pregnancy Future Dr. Hamilton defines obesity and explains the pathophysiology of obesity and its effects on fertility and pregnancy. Dr. Arreaza adds some input about the impact of epigenetics on newborn babies. Written by Shelby Hamilton, MS3, American ...
Episode 155: Diabetic Foot Infection Guidelines
Rio Bravo qWeek - November 17, 2023 13:00 - 23 minutesEpisode 155: Diabetic Foot Infection Guidelines Future Dr. Perez presents the updates on lung cancer screening by the American Cancer Society. Future Dr. Danusantoso explains the classification, diagnosis, and treatment of diabetic foot infections according to the guidelines published by the In...
Episode 154: Heart Failure and GDMT
Rio Bravo qWeek - November 10, 2023 13:00 - 17 minutesEpisode 154: Heart Failure and GDMT Dr. Malave explains the four main medications that are part of the guideline-directed medical therapy of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. Dr. Arreaza added comments and questions. Written by Maria Fernanda Malave, MD. Edits by Hector Arreaza, ...
Episode 153: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Rio Bravo qWeek - October 23, 2023 12:00 - 24 minutesEpisode 153: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Future doctors Nisha and Afolabi explain the way to prevent sudden infant death syndrome and Dr. Arreaza adds comments about prevention through vaccines. Written by Selena Nisha, MS4; and Oluwatoni Afolabi, MS4. Ross University School of Medicin...
Episode 152: ALS Fundamentals
Rio Bravo qWeek - October 13, 2023 12:00 - 23 minutesEpisode 152: ALS Fundamentals Future Dr. Rodriguez explains the symptoms of ALS, including UMN and LMN symptoms. Dr. Arreaza discusses the principles of symptomatic treatment by primary care. This is a brief introduction to ALS. Written by Adraina Rodriguez, MSIV, Ross University School of M...
Episode 151: Martian Medicine 102
Rio Bravo qWeek - October 06, 2023 12:00 - 17 minutesEpisode 151: Martian Medicine 102 Future Dr. Collins discussed with Dr. Arreaza two common complications of astronauts in a hypothetical travel to Mars: Spaceflight-Associated Neuro-ocular Syndrome and mental illness. Written by Wendy Collins, MSIV, Ross University School of Medicine. Commen...
Episode 150: Re-update on COVID Vaccines and Cervical Cancer
Rio Bravo qWeek - September 29, 2023 12:00 - 29 minutesEpisode 150: Re-update on COVID Vaccines and Cervical Cancer COVID vaccines have been updated (again). The bivalent m-RNA COVID-19 vaccines are no longer authorized in the US. Sabrina explains that the monovalent COVID-19 vaccines will be available soon to target XBB lineage and more. Future Dr...
Episode 149: COVID Vaccines (as of 9/10/23)
Rio Bravo qWeek - September 08, 2023 12:00 - 11 minutesEpisode 149: COVID Vaccines Update [Historic episode]. Future Dr. Williams presented an update on COVID-19 vaccines. This update is only for immunocompetent individuals, and it was recorded on August 24, 2023. Dr. Arreaza added comments and insight. Written by John Williams, MS4, Ross Univ...
Episode 148: Leg Cramps
Rio Bravo qWeek - September 01, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutesEpisode 148: Leg Cramps Future Dr. Weller explains the pathophysiology, management, and prevention of leg cramps. Hector Arreaza adds comments and anecdotes about leg cramps. Written by Olivia Weller, MS4, American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. Comments by Hector Arreaza, M...
Episode 147: Routine Prenatal Care
Rio Bravo qWeek - August 25, 2023 18:51 - 23 minutesEpisode 147: Routine Prenatal Care Written by Elika Salimi, MSIV. Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. Comments and editing by Hector Arreaza, MD. You are listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast, your weekly dose of knowledge brought to you by the...
Episode 146: RA vs OA
Rio Bravo qWeek - August 04, 2023 12:00 - 21 minutesEpisode 146: RA vs OA Future Dr. Magurany explains how to differentiate rheumatoid arthritis from osteoarthritis. Written by Thomas Magurany, MSIV, Ross University School of Medicine. Comments by Hector Arreaza, MD. You are listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast, your weekly dose of kn...
Episode 145: Family Planning for the LGBTQIA+
Rio Bravo qWeek - July 28, 2023 12:00 - 23 minutesEpisode 145: Family Planning for the LGBTQIA+ Future Dr. Hoque explains how to assist with family planning for the LGBTQIA+ community. Some principles such as avoiding unintended pregnancies and reducing and early treatment of STIs are discussed. Written by Ashfi Hoque, MBA, MS4, Ross Univer...
Episode 144: Risk Factors for Pediatric Overweight and Obesity
Rio Bravo qWeek - July 07, 2023 12:00 - 23 minutesEpisode 144: Risk Factors for Pediatric Overweight and Obesity Future Dr. Lal describes multiple risk factors associated with childhood overweight and obesity. Dr. Arreaza adds comments about caring for pediatric patients with obesity. Practice guidelines are mentioned throughout this episode. ...
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