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Episode 143: Pulmonary Cocci Basics
Rio Bravo qWeek - June 30, 2023 12:00 - 21 minutesEpisode 143: Pulmonary Cocci Basics Dr. Lovedip Kooner explains the history, diagnosis, and treatment of pulmonary coccidioidomycosis (cocci for short.) Disseminated cocci infection was also discussed. Dr. Arreaza added some anecdotes of patients seen with this infection. Written by Lovedip ...
Episode 142: Tirzepatide II
Rio Bravo qWeek - June 23, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutesEpisode 142: Tirzepatide II Future Dr. Beuca explains that tirzepatide has shown benefits in patients with obesity that go beyond its weight-reducing effects and includes reduction of blood pressure, among others. Dr. Arreaza explains that Wegovy (semaglutide approved for weight loss) is also v...
Episode 141: Adrenal Insufficiency Basics
Rio Bravo qWeek - June 16, 2023 12:00 - 23 minutesEpisode 141: Adrenal Insufficiency Basics Future doctor Wilson explains how to recognize an acute adrenal insufficiency and explains how to treat it. Also, chronic adrenal insufficiency is explained. Dr. Arreaza adds comments about congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Written by Candace Wilson, MSI...
Episode 140: Bullous Pemphigoid Basics
Rio Bravo qWeek - June 09, 2023 12:00 - 15 minutesEpisode 140: Bullous pemphigoid basics Future Dr. Stetkevych explains the diagnosis and treatment of bullous pemphigoid. She explains how to differentiate BP from pemphigus vulgaris. Dr. Arreaza added some comments and summaries. Written by Katherine Stetkévych, MSIV, Ross University School ...
Episode 139: What is PCOS
Rio Bravo qWeek - May 22, 2023 17:38 - 22 minutesEpisode 139: What is PCOS Future Dr. Salimi explains the pathophysiology, signs, and symptoms of PCOS. Diagnostic criteria and the basics of treatment are also discussed. Dr. Arreaza adds some comments about the treatment of obesity. Written by Elika Salimi, MS3, Western University of ...
Episode 138: SGLT-2 Inhibitors in heart failure
Rio Bravo qWeek - May 12, 2023 12:00 - 19 minutesEpisode 138: SGLT-2 Inhibitors in heart failure Future doctor Enuka explains the use of sodium-glucose-linked cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT-2 inhibitors) in heart failure. Dr. Arreaza adds his experience with these medications and emphasizes their role as an effective treatment for type 2 di...
Episode 137: Heart Transplant and LVAD
Rio Bravo qWeek - May 05, 2023 12:00 - 19 minutesEpisode 137: Heart Transplant and LVAD Future Doctor My explains two treatments for advanced heart failure, heart transplant and Left Ventricle Assist Device (LAVD). Dr. Arreaza adds historical information about the first artificial heart implant and the first LAVD. Written by My Chau Nguyen...
Episode 136: Street Med 2
Rio Bravo qWeek - April 21, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutesEpisode 136: Street Med 2. Future Dr. Bedi presents the history and purpose of street medicine and shares why she became interested in this topic. Dr. Saito tells his personal experience and shares the particular challenges of unhoused patients. Written by Indudeep Bedi, OMS III, MSIII, ...
Episode 135: Exercise in Diabetes
Rio Bravo qWeek - April 07, 2023 12:00 - 15 minutesEpisode 135: Exercise in Diabetes Kishan and Princess explain how exercise lowers or raises blood glucose levels in diabetes. Dr. Arreaza adds some comments about insulin resistance. Written by Kishan Ghadiya, MSIV, Ross University School of Medicine. Comments by Princess Enuka, MSIV, Ro...
Episode 134: Martian Medicine 101
Rio Bravo qWeek - March 31, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutesEpisode 134: Martian Medicine 101. Future doctor Collins and Dr. Arreaza talk about the health risks of going to space and to Mars, especially the effect of radiation. Written by Wendy Collins, MSIII, Ross University School of Medicine. Comments by Hector Arreaza, MD. You are listening t...
Episode 133: Neonatal Jaundice
Rio Bravo qWeek - March 24, 2023 12:00 - 17 minutesEpisode 133: Neonatal Jaundice Jennifer explained the pathophysiology of neonatal jaundice and how to treat it and described why screening for hyperbilirubinemia is important. Written by Jennifer Lai, MS3, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific Western University of Health Sciences...
Episode 132: Harm Reduction and Reproductive Health
Rio Bravo qWeek - March 17, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutesEpisode 132: Harm Reduction and Reproductive Health Meghana explains how to implement harm reduction strategies in at-risk populations such as unhoused patients and injected drug users. Dr. Arreaza adds comments about PrEP for HIV and Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT) Written by Meghana Munnan...
Episode 131: Breastfeeding Part 2
Rio Bravo qWeek - March 10, 2023 13:00 - 19 minutesEpisode 131: Breastfeeding Part 2 Lia and Aruna explain some updates given by the American Academy of Pediatrics regarding breastfeeding. Dr. Arreaza adds some comments about breastfeeding. Written by Aruna Sridharan, MS4, and Lia Khachikyan, MS4, Ross University School of Medicine. Comments ...
Episode 130: Epigenetics in childhood obesity
Rio Bravo qWeek - February 24, 2023 13:00 - 12 minutesEpisode 130: Epigenetics in childhood obesity Saakshi and Dr. Arreaza discuss some principles of epigenetics implicated in the development of obesity in children. Written by Saakshi Dulani, MS3, Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. Edited by Hector Arreaza, MD. ...
Episode 129: Emergency Contraception
Rio Bravo qWeek - February 17, 2023 13:00 - 15 minutesEpisode 129: Emergency Contraception Bailey describes the available methods of emergency contraception in the United States. Written by Bailey Corona, MS4, American University of the Caribbean. Editing by Hector Arreaza, MD. You are listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast, your weekly dose of k...
Episode 128: Food Insecurity and Obesity
Rio Bravo qWeek - February 10, 2023 13:00 - 13 minutesEpisode 128: Food insecurity and obesity. Nausheen defines food insecurity, presents some statistics about obesity, and how food insecurity is linked to obesity. She ends her presentation with possible solutions to this problem. Written by Nausheen Hussain, OMS3, Western University of Health...
Episode 127: Obesity Update and Uterine Cancer
Rio Bravo qWeek - January 30, 2023 13:00 - 12 minutesEpisode 127: Obesity Update and Uterine Cancer Saakshi presents some updates on the treatment of obesity in pediatric patients. Wendy explains a recent study connecting hair iron to uterine cancer. Updates on obesity management in pediatric patients. Written by Saakshi Dulani, MS3, Western Un...
Episode 126: Caffeine and AKI
Rio Bravo qWeek - January 20, 2023 13:00 - 17 minutesEpisode 126: Caffeine and AKI. January 20, 2023. Olivia and Janelli explain that caffeine intake during pregnancy may cause short height in babies, and Anthony discusses the definition, evaluation, and management of AKI with Dr. Kooner. Introduction: Caffeine consumption during pregnancy. ...
Episode 125: Non-opioid Chronic Pain Management
Rio Bravo qWeek - January 13, 2023 13:00 - 21 minutesEpisode 125: Non-opioid Chronic Pain Management Dr. Axelsson and Jesse explain how to treat chronic pain without opioids. Written by Anika Soleyn, MS4, Ross University School of Medicine. Edited by Jesse Lamb, MS3, American University of the Caribbean; Hector Arreaza, MD; and Fiona Axelsson,...
Episode 124: Medical Spanish for Beginners
Rio Bravo qWeek - December 23, 2022 13:00 - 24 minutesEpisode 124: Medical Spanish for Beginners. Drs. Axelsson, Kooner, and Arreaza explain the basics of medical Spanish. Hi! Thank you for joining us for this episode of Rio Bravo qWeek. This is a bonus episode on medical Spanish for beginners. We will teach you the most basic Spanish words you c...
Episode 123: Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
Rio Bravo qWeek - December 19, 2022 13:00 - 16 minutesEpisode 123: Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis. Kaitlen defines spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) and also explains the diagnosis and management. Written by Kaitlen Roy-Ross, MS4, Ross University School of Medicine. Moderated by Hector Arreaza, MD. Definition: An ascitic fluid ...
Episode 122: Chronic Kidney Disease Overview
Rio Bravo qWeek - December 09, 2022 13:00 - 21 minutesEpisode 122: Chronic Kidney Disease Overview Future Dr. Westwood discusses with Dr. Arreaza the evaluation and treatment of CKD before renal replacement therapy. This is a broad overview of CKD. Written by Daniel Westwood, MSIV, Ross University School of Medicine. Comments and editing by Hecto...
Episode 121: Genital Herpes
Rio Bravo qWeek - December 05, 2022 13:00 - 19 minutesEpisode 121: Genital Herpes. Wendy and Grace discuss the signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and management of genital herpes. Written by Jaspreet Johal, MS4, Ross University School of Medicine. Edits by Grace Yi, MS2, University of California Los Angeles; and Wendy Collins, MS3, Ross University ...
Episode 120: Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome (IRIS)
Rio Bravo qWeek - November 25, 2022 13:00 - 20 minutesEpisode 120: Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome (IRIS) Abeda Faharti and Dr. Schlaerth present the definition, diagnosis, and treatment of IRIS. Moderated by Dr. Arreaza. Written by Abeda Farhati, MS4, Ross University School of Medicine. Editing and comments by Katherine Schlaerth, ...
Episode 119: Nurse Practitioner Week
Rio Bravo qWeek - November 17, 2022 13:00 - 15 minutesEpisode 119: Nurse Practitioner Week Amy Arreaza is a family nurse practitioner who explains what this career is all about. She tells the history and the future of this profession. By Amy Arreaza, FNP. Comments by Hector Arreaza, MD. Hector: When I moved to Utah from my home country, I went...
Episode 118: Wernicke’s Encephalopathy
Rio Bravo qWeek - November 12, 2022 17:50 - 15 minutesEpisode 118: Wernicke’s Encephalopathy Dr. Malave explains the diagnosis and treatment of Wernicke’s encephalopathy. Editing and comments by Hector Arreaza. Written by Maria Fernanda Malave, edited by Hector Arreaza, MD. You are listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast, your weekly dose of kno...
Episode 117: Anxiety Screening
Rio Bravo qWeek - November 04, 2022 12:00 - 18 minutesEpisode 117: Anxiety Screening. Adriana and Ikleel explain the new recommendation given by the USPSTF in October 2022 regarding screening for anxiety in children and adolescents 8-18 years old. Dr. Arreaza discusses the SCARED tool to screen for anxiety in pediatric patients. By Adriana Rodr...
Episode 116: Benefits of Breastfeeding
Rio Bravo qWeek - October 28, 2022 12:00 - 19 minutesEpisode 116: Benefits of breastfeeding By Timiiye Yomi, MD. Editing and comments by Hector Arreaza, MD. Dr. Yomi explains the benefits of breastfeeding for mother and baby. Three doctor listeners share their experiences with breastfeeding. You are listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast, your w...
Episode 115: Erectile Dysfunction Diagnosis
Rio Bravo qWeek - October 21, 2022 12:00 - 19 minutesEpisode 115: Erectile Dysfunction Diagnosis. Discussion about the diagnosis of erectile dysfunction with Andrew, Adriana, and Dr. Arreaza. Causes, labs, and physical exam is briefly discussed. Written by Andrew Kim, MSIV, Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine ...
Episode 114: Diabetes Care Update
Rio Bravo qWeek - October 14, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutesEpisode 114: Diabetes care update Yvette presents updates from ADA on diabetes care regarding SGLT-2 inhibitors, GLP-1 receptor agonists, and finerenone. Written by Yvette Singh, MSIV, American University of the Caribbean. Comments and text edition by Hector Arreaza, MD. You are listening to ...
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