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Episode 97 - EAT and NEAT
Rio Bravo qWeek - June 10, 2022 16:12 - 15 minutesEpisode 97: EAT and NEAT. Your body burns calories not only if you exercise. Sapna, Danish, and Dr. Arreaza explain the different ways you can burn more calories. Introduction: Energy in and Energy out By Hector Arreaza, MD. Read by Suraj Amrutia. Our bodies are not machines. The simplistic...
Episode 96 - Tirzepatide
Rio Bravo qWeek - June 03, 2022 15:38 - 22 minutesEpisode 96: Tirzepatide. By Maria Beuca, MS3, Ross University School of Medicine. Comments by Hector Arreaza, MD. Today is May 19, 2022, and we want to talk about a new drug that was recently approved by the FDA on May 13, 2022, for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. This is Rio Bravo...
Episode 95 - Exercise Medicine
Rio Bravo qWeek - May 27, 2022 15:08 - 22 minutesEpisode 95: Exercise Medicine. Exercise can be used as medicine if given at the right dose and frequency. Sapna and Danish explain some principles of exercise medicine. [Add brief summary for posting on website] Introduction: Is the monkeypox a hoax? By Hector Arreaza, MD. Today is Ma...
Episode 94 - Elevated Alk Phos
Rio Bravo qWeek - May 20, 2022 14:19 - 19 minutesEpisode 94: Elevated Alk Phos. Akhil explains what to do when the alkaline phosphatase is elevated, including labs, imaging and other studies. This is Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast, your weekly dose of knowledge brought to you by the Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program from Bakersfield, Ca...
Episode 93 - Hyponatremia Treatment
Rio Bravo qWeek - May 13, 2022 12:00 - 18 minutesEpisode 93: Hyponatremia treatment. Catherine and Dr. Saito discuss how to treat hyponatremia in an effective and safe way, especially when the hyponatremia is severe. Introduction: What is sodium? By Hector Arreaza, MD. Read by Alyssa Der Mugrdechian, MD; and Gina Cha, MD. Sodium is a ...
Episode 92 - Paleo vs Keto vs Mediterranean
Rio Bravo qWeek - May 06, 2022 12:00 - 17 minutesEpisode 92: Paleo vs Keto vs Mediterranean. Sapna and Danish explain the main differences between three meal plans: Paleo, Keto, and Mediterranean. Intro about fad diets. Introduction: Fad diets. By Hector Arreaza, MD. It is estimated that 2/3 of Americans are overweight or have obesity ...
Episode 91 - Nutrition Intro
Rio Bravo qWeek - April 29, 2022 05:04 - 17 minutesEpisode 91: Nutrition Introduction. Sapna Patel and Danish Khalid present the basics of macronutrients and the definition of basic energy expenditure (BEE), they explain basic concepts on macronutrients. Introduction: Unable to control the epidemic of obesity By Hector Arreaza, MD. Today...
Episode 90 - Vaccines and Acne
Rio Bravo qWeek - April 15, 2022 12:00 - 32 minutesEpisode 90: Vaccines and Acne. Updates on pneumococcal and COVID-19 vaccines. Sarah explains the treatment of acne. New Pneumococcal Vaccine Recommendations. Written by Harkiran Bhattal, MS4, Ross University School of Medicine; Timiiye Yomi, MD; and Hector Arreaza, MD. During the recording,...
Episode 89 - Gonorrhea Basics
Rio Bravo qWeek - April 08, 2022 12:00 - 31 minutesEpisode 89: Gonorrhea Basics. Written by Robert Besancenez. Robert, Dr. Schlaerth, and Dr. Arreaza discuss the basics of gonorrhea, including presentation, treatment, and even a potential gonococcal vaccine. Introduction: Gonorrhea is commonly known as “the clap” or “the drip”. This ancien...
Episode 88 - EVALI
Rio Bravo qWeek - April 01, 2022 21:38 - 16 minutesEpisode 88: EVALI. Nugdeep and Jeffrey present E-cigarette and Vaping Associated Lung Injury (EVALI), including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Introduction includes a word of advice for matching and not matching students in 2022. Introduction: The Match 2022 is over. By Hector Arre...
Latent TB
Rio Bravo qWeek - March 21, 2022 18:53 - 28 minutesEpisode 87: Latent TB Infection. By Mariana Gomez, MD (Romulo Gallegos University School of Medicine, Carillion Clinic Infectious Disease), and Hector Arreaza, MD (Romulo Gallegos University School of Medicine, Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program). Dr. Gomez explains how to screen f...
Episode 87 - Latent TB
Rio Bravo qWeek - March 21, 2022 18:53 - 28 minutesEpisode 87: Latent TB Infection. By Mariana Gomez, MD (Romulo Gallegos University School of Medicine, Carillion Clinic Infectious Disease), and Hector Arreaza, MD (Romulo Gallegos University School of Medicine, Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program). Dr. Gomez explains how to screen f...
Episode 86 - Abdominal Pain Case
Rio Bravo qWeek - March 12, 2022 00:26 - 28 minutesEpisode 86: Abdominal Pain Case. Spikevax® is the brand name of the Moderna COVID-19, and it received full FDA approval in January 2022. Hepatitis B vaccine is now universally recommended to all adults between 19-59 years of age, or older than 60 with risk factors. Deidra Sieck presents a case...
Episode 85 - Dementia and Evusheld
Rio Bravo qWeek - March 04, 2022 23:50 - 14 minutesEpisode 85: Detecting Dementia and Evusheld®. Parneeta Singh explained a new blood test to predict Alzheimer’s disease and an artificial-intelligence cognitive test for early detection of dementia. Dr Saito and Dr Arreaza present Evusheld, a monoclonal antibody for pre-exposure prophylaxis aga...
Episode 84 - Smells in Medicine
Rio Bravo qWeek - February 28, 2022 17:15 - 23 minutesEpisode 84: Smells in medicine. Intro about race in algorithms. Self-reported case of anosmia by Dr. Arreaza. Some common smells in medicine are discussed with Dr Grewal, for example, halitosis, bromhidrosis, and fetor hepaticus. Parosmia is also mentioned as a sequela after COVID-19 infection...
Episode 83 - Solitary Rectal Ulcer
Rio Bravo qWeek - February 18, 2022 13:00 - 19 minutesEpisode 83: Solitary Rectal Ulcer. Dr Singh explains how we can diagnose and treat solitary rectal ulcer syndrome (SURS) and Brandy gave an introduction regarding Elvis Presley’s death. Introduction: Did Elvis Die Pooping? By Brandy Truong, MS4, Ross University School of Medicine. A pop c...
Episode 82 - Eczema Basics
Rio Bravo qWeek - February 11, 2022 13:00 - 13 minutesEpisode 82: Eczema Basics. By Lam Chau, MS3, Ross University School of Medicine; and Brandy Truong, MS4, Ross University School of Medicine. Edited and moderated by Hector Arreaza, MD. Brandy and Lam discuss the basics of pathophysiology, presentation, and general treatment of eczema. ...
Episode 81 - The Tongue Talks
Rio Bravo qWeek - February 04, 2022 14:00 - 24 minutesEpisode 81: The Tongue Talks. By Idean Pourshams, MD; Golriz Asefi, MD; and Hector Arreaza, MD. Drs Asefi, Pourshams, and Arreaza discuss how to discover local or systemic diseases of the tongue. Includes jokes about tongue. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), regions of the tongue...
Episode 80 - Oral Meds for COVID-19
Rio Bravo qWeek - January 28, 2022 14:14 - 25 minutesEpisode 80: Oral Meds for COVID-19. The US department of human health and services recently launched the COVID19 Therapeutics Locator website to allow providers find locations where they can send prescriptions for Paxlovid and Molnupiravir. Find the COVID19 therapeutics locator online: https:/...
Episode 79 - Intimate Partner Violence
Rio Bravo qWeek - January 21, 2022 13:00 - 33 minutesIntimate Partner Violence. Dr Yomi discusses how to screen for intimate partner violence (IPV), she shares statistics, risk factors, and how to prevent it. Introduction about steroid injections and hyperglycemia with Dr Kooner. Today is January 18, 2022. Introduction: Intra-Articular Cortic...
Episode 78 - Infantile Hemangioma
Rio Bravo qWeek - December 17, 2021 15:00 - 23 minutesEpisode 78: Infantile Hemangioma. Dr Shelat discusses with Dr Schlaerth and Dr Arreaza the definition, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of infantile hemangioma. ___________________________ Infantile Hemangioma. By Tejal Shelat, MD (Lady Hardinge Medical College). Discussed with Kat...
Episode 77 - Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy
Rio Bravo qWeek - December 06, 2021 17:51 - 23 minutesIntrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP). Amel and Dr Wonderly discuss the signs, symptoms, and management of ICP. A reminder for alcohol use disorder screening. Introduction: Screening for alcohol use disorder. Written by Hector Arreaza, MD. Reviewed by Jacqueline Uy, MD. Today is Dec...
Episode 76 - Eating Disorders
Rio Bravo qWeek - November 26, 2021 15:10 - 22 minutesEpisode 76: Eating Disorders. The malaria vaccine is announced by Dr Parker, eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia are briefly discussed by Sophia, Jeffrey and Dr Arreaza. Introduction: Introducing the malaria vaccine (RTS,S) Written by Hector Arreaza, MD; read by Tana Parker, MD. ...
Episode 75 - Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome
Rio Bravo qWeek - November 19, 2021 14:40 - 36 minutesEpisode 75: Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C). Dr Schlaerth explains the signs, symptoms, and basic management of MIS-C. Lam explain the role of anti-obesity medications in weight management. Introduction: The Role of Drugs in Weight Loss Management By Lam Chau, MS3,...
Episode 74 - Breast Cancer Screening
Rio Bravo qWeek - November 12, 2021 19:02 - 11 minutesEpisode 74: Breast Cancer Screening. Salwa and Veronic discuss who, how, and when to screen for breast cancer. The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine was authorized for use in children 5-11 years of age. Introduction: Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccines By Lam Chau, MS3, Ross University School of Medicine On N...
Episode 73 - Anticoagulants in Afib
Rio Bravo qWeek - November 05, 2021 20:31 - 14 minutesEpisode 73: Anticoagulation in Afib. When should you start anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation? What medications are appropriate? Virginia Bustamante, Charizza Besmanos and Dr Arreaza discuss this topic. By Charizza Besmanos, MS4; Virginia Bustamante, MS4; and Hector Arreaza, MD Charizza...
Episode 72 - Depression in Adolescents
Rio Bravo qWeek - October 30, 2021 01:46 - 22 minutesEpisode 72: Depression in Adolescents. COVID-19 vaccine updates including booster shots and mix and match options. Depression in adolescents is discussed by Virginia Bustamante, Charizza Besmanos, and Hector Arreaza. Introduction: COVID Vaccines Update October 2021 Written by Hector Arreaza...
Episode 71 - Metabolic Syndrome
Rio Bravo qWeek - October 24, 2021 16:38 - 28 minutesEpisode 71: Metabolic Syndrome. Dr Yomi defines metabolic syndrome and describes the basic principles of management. Nathan gives updates about aspirin use in primary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Introduction: Aspirin Update. By Nathan Heathcoat, MS3, Ross University School of Medi...
Episode 70 - HIV Prevention
Rio Bravo qWeek - October 15, 2021 15:37 - 22 minutesEpisode 70: HIV Prevention. Prevention is key in controlling HIV-AIDS. Listen to ways to prevent HIV, mainly by using condoms, PrEP and PEP. Introduction: HIV and AIDS By Robert Dunn, MS3. Introduction: The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a retrovirus that is primarily transmitted via ...
Episode 69 - Asymptomatic Bacteriuria
Rio Bravo qWeek - October 08, 2021 13:16 - 21 minutesEpisode 69: Asymptomatic Bacteriuria. When do you screen for and treat asymptomatic bacteriuria? Find out what the IDSA recommends during this episode. PARTNER studies demonstrated that HIV transmission is minimal with condom-less sex if viral load is undetectable. Introduction: Urine. Uri...
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