Latest Medical discussion Podcast Episodes
Episode 68 - Prevention - Aspirin, STIs, and Diabetes
Rio Bravo qWeek - October 01, 2021 16:09 - 21 minutesEpisode 68: Prevention - Aspirin, STIs, and Diabetes. Updates on aspirin use for preeclampsia prevention, updated STIs screening guidelines, and new age to start screening for diabetes. Introduction: COVID-19 Booster Shots. Every week there is a lot of information to cover about COVID-1...
Episode 67 - Covid, Food, and HIV
Rio Bravo qWeek - September 24, 2021 13:45 - 19 minutesEpisode 67: Covid, Food, and HIV. Medical students discuss the relationship between high cholesterol and COVID-19, the effect of food order in postprandial glucose and insulin, and HIV history. Moderated by Hector Arreaza, MD. During this episode you will listen to three medical students d...
Episode 66 - Meth Abuse
Rio Bravo qWeek - September 17, 2021 13:05 - 29 minutesEpisode 66: Meth Abuse. By Ikenna Nwosu, MD, and Hector Arreaza, MD. Discussion about screening, epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of meth abuse. Association between intranasal corticosteroids and lower risk of COVID-19 complications is mentioned. Introduction: ...
Episode 65 - Delta Variant
Rio Bravo qWeek - September 10, 2021 12:10 - 19 minutesEpisode 65: Delta Variant. Harendra and Dr Arreaza present current evidence regarding the delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), effectiveness of vaccines, and more. Introduction: Booster shots for the COVID-19 vaccine. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced in a ...
Episode 64 - H. pylori
Rio Bravo qWeek - September 03, 2021 12:00 - 20 minutesEpisode 64: H. pylori. Dr Lorenzo explains testing, diagnosis, and treatments for H. pylori, a bacterium that can cause peptic ulcer disease and other complications. By Anabell Lorenzo, MD, and Hector Arreaza, MD. This is Rio Bravo qWeek, your weekly dose of knowledge brought to you by ...
Episode 63 - Tumor Markers Basics
Rio Bravo qWeek - August 27, 2021 15:11 - 29 minutesEpisode 63: Tumor Markers Basics. George and Harendra discuss with Dr Arreaza the role of tumor markers in the diagnosis and monitoring of different types of cancer. Introduction: Recent News about COVID-19 Written by Hector Arreaza, MD. Participation: George Karaghossian, MS3, and Harendra...
63 - Tumor Markers Basics
Rio Bravo qWeek - August 27, 2021 15:11 - 29 minutesEpisode 63: Tumor Markers Basics. George and Harendra discuss with Dr Arreaza the role of tumor markers in the diagnosis and monitoring of different types of cancer. Introduction: Recent News about COVID-19 Written by Hector Arreaza, MD. Participation: George Karaghossian, MS3, and Harendra...
Episode 62 - Onychomycosis
Rio Bravo qWeek - August 20, 2021 14:05 - 16 minutesEpisode 62: Onychomycosis (nail fungus). Future doctors Gabrielle and Jeanette discuss with Dr Arreaza the diagnosis and treatment of onychomycosis, AKA nail fungus. By Gabrielle Robinson, MS3, and Jeanette Adereti, MS3 Ross University School of Medicine Facilitated by Hector Arreaza, MD Thi...
Episode 61 - Semaglutide for Obesity
Rio Bravo qWeek - August 06, 2021 13:37 - 14 minutesEpisode 61: Semaglutide for Obesity. Dr Arreaza discusses with Dr Carranza the results of the STEP trials: Semaglutide Treatment Effect in People with obesity, which allowed semaglutide gain FDA approval as a treatment for obesity. By Hector Arreaza, MD, and Claudia Carranza, MD This is Rio...
61 - Semaglutide for Obesity
Rio Bravo qWeek - August 06, 2021 13:37 - 14 minutesEpisode 61: Semaglutide for Obesity. Dr Arreaza discusses with Dr Carranza the results of the STEP trials: Semaglutide Treatment Effect in People with obesity, which allowed semaglutide gain FDA approval as a treatment for obesity. By Hector Arreaza, MD, and Claudia Carranza, MD This is Rio...
Episode 60 - Variety of Topics
Rio Bravo qWeek - July 30, 2021 04:28 - 11 minutesEpisode 60: Variety of Topics. Gabrielle Robinson (MS3) discusses with Dr Arreaza these topics: IsoPSA, 3HP for LTBI, shingles vaccine, and DELC. Introduction: You will hear a conversation between Gabrielle Robinson, a 3rd year medical student, and Hector Arreaza. They discussed 4 articles a...
Episode 59 - The Keto Diet
Rio Bravo qWeek - July 16, 2021 12:00 - 33 minutesEpisode 59: What is Keto? Discussion about the benefits and risks of the keto diet. Introduction about the CDC Contraceptive app. Introduction: Contraception App Update (CDC) By Cecilia Covenas, MD, and Hector Arreaza, MD Today is July 16, 2021. What is the CDC Contraception App? The ...
Episode 58 - Transaminitis
Rio Bravo qWeek - July 09, 2021 14:17 - 30 minutesEpisode 58: Transaminitis. Elevated aminotransferases can be caused by intrahepatic and extrahepatic causes, Dr Martinez and Dr Civelli explain the workup of transaminitis, distribution of Chantix was stopped by Pfizer, smoking cessation updates Introduction: Smoking Cessation Updates By He...
Episode 57 - Hearing Loss
Rio Bravo qWeek - July 03, 2021 14:15 - 28 minutesHearing loss in the elderly, Dr Yomi explained the fundamentals of hearing loss, we said good-bye to graduating residents and welcomed the class of 2024. Introduction: New Academic Year By Hector Arreaza, MD Today is July 1, 2021. It’s that time of the year again when we say good-bye to our d...
Episode 56 - Elderly Falls
Rio Bravo qWeek - June 18, 2021 04:32 - 22 minutesIntroduction about Wegovy as a new treatment for obesity. Dr Amodio discusses fall prevention in older adults. News: Semaglutide for the treatment of obesity By Hector Arreaza, MD, and Daniela Amodio, MD. About 70% of Americans suffer from overweight or obesity. It has been 7 years since a m...
Episode 55 - The Poop Episode
Rio Bravo qWeek - June 10, 2021 16:19 - 19 minutesEpisode 55: The Poop Episode. Dr Civelli and Dr Lundquist describe the Bristol Stool Scale. What is the ideal shape of stools? What is normal vs. abnormal stools? Intro about antibody medicine. Today is June 9, 2021. Antibody Medicine. Have you ever heard of antibody medicine? Human biolo...
Episode 54 - A1C
Rio Bravo qWeek - June 02, 2021 16:23 - 24 minutesA1C is an easy way to diagnose and monitor diabetes, use and limitations of A1C are discussed with Dr Rodriguez. Vaginal metformin is mentioned as an anecdote which has not been proven to work we remembered Memorial Day. Introduction: Vaginal Metformin. By Hasaney Sin, MD, and Hector Arreaza...
Episode 53 - Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Rio Bravo qWeek - May 24, 2021 13:33 - 26 minutesColorectal cancer screening update, COVID-19 vaccine update, and abnormal uterine bleeding basics. Today is May 24, 2021. Colorectal cancer screening update Written by Hector Arreaza, MD. Participation: Ikenna Nwosu, MD, and Daniela Viamontes, MD. Today is May 24, 2021. On august 29, 2020,...
Episode 52 - Vitamin D Check
Rio Bravo qWeek - May 17, 2021 13:00 - 34 minutesVitamin D deficiency screening recommendations by USPSTF and other organizations is discussed. CDC announces “no masks required” for vaccinated people. Question of the month about fever and cough answered. Introduction: Mask use no longer required for vaccinated people By Hector Arreaza, MD To...
Episode 51 - Progeria
Rio Bravo qWeek - May 12, 2021 16:11 - 18 minutesProgeria is a rare disease that causes premature aging in childhood; the FODMAP diet is explained as a treatment for IBS; J&J vaccine restarted; Question of the month: Fever and Cough. Introduction: Low FODMAP Diet and J&J COVID Vaccine is back. By P. Eresha Perera, MS3, and Sherika Adams, MS...
Episode 50 - Screening for Alzheimers
Rio Bravo qWeek - May 03, 2021 13:00 - 37 minutesJaime Perales, PhD, presents statistics, screening tools and useful resources for primary care providers for Alzheimer’s disease. The KIDs list is presented. Question of the month: Fever and Cough. Introduction: KIDs List and Cognitive Impairment in the Elderly By Hector Arreaza, MD Today is M...
Episode 49 - Dementia in Primary Care
Rio Bravo qWeek - April 26, 2021 13:53 - 38 minutesEpisode 49: Dementia in Primary Care. Dr Ryan Townley explains what to do when a patient reports “memory problems”, including labs, imaging, and more. Question of the month: Fever and Cough. Introduction: Dementia By Hector Arreaza, MD Today is April 26, 2021. Dementia is an umbrella term t...
Episode 48 - Acute Low Back Pain
Rio Bravo qWeek - April 19, 2021 16:14 - 27 minutesEpisode 48: Acute Low Back Pain. Stephanie and Veronica explain common causes of acute low back pain, including lumbar strain, disc herniation, and spondylosis; spontaneous human combustion; question of the month about pneumonia. Introduction: Spontaneous Human Combustion By Hector Arreaza, ...
Episode 47 - Hearing Lung Carotid
Rio Bravo qWeek - April 12, 2021 16:54 - 19 minutesEpisode 47: Hearing Carotid Lung. Dr Civelli explains the updates on screening for lung cancer, hearing loss and carotid artery stenosis; Kafiya explains the use of bupropion and naltrexone in methamphetamine abuse, question of the month pneumonia. Introduction: Methamphetamine use By Kafiya...
Episode 46 - Hepatic Encephalopathy
Rio Bravo qWeek - March 29, 2021 17:52 - 26 minutesHepatic encephalopathy basics, disseminated gonococcal infections, polyarthralgia question winner, jokes. Today is March 29, 2021. On December 23, 2020, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) sent a “Dear Colleague” letter because of the increasing reports of disseminated gonococcal...
Episode 45 - Osteoporosis Update
Rio Bravo qWeek - March 22, 2021 17:39 - 39 minutesEpisode 45: Osteoporosis Update. Dr Linares (endocrinologist) explains the basics of screening and treatment of osteoporosis, referring frequently to the updated guidelines of osteoporosis by AACE and ACE (2020). A new group of residents is introduced. Congratulations to our new group of res...
Episode 44 - Diabetic Retinopathy
Rio Bravo qWeek - March 15, 2021 14:29 - 28 minutesEpisode 44: Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr Carranza explains the effect of diabetes on the retina, domestic abuse among female doctors, jokes. Today is March 15, 2021. Domestic Abuse among Female Doctors There are topics which are very sensitive, but we need to talk about them. Such is the case ...
Episode 43 - Testicular Cancer
Rio Bravo qWeek - March 08, 2021 15:34 - 31 minutesEpisode 43: Testicular Cancer. Testicular cancer screening and diagnosis (basics), chlorthalidone vs hydrochlorothiazide, and jokes. Today is March 8, 2021. For many years, we have heard about the superiority of chlorthalidone over hydrochlorothiazide to control hypertension, but in clinica...
Episode 42 - Baker's Cyst
Rio Bravo qWeek - March 01, 2021 14:45 - 23 minutesEpisode 42: Baker’s Cyst. What is a Baker’s cyst and how to treat it? Alzheimer’s disease may be linked to sleeping pills, polyarthalgia question. Today is March 1, 2021. Arreaza: Spring season is here! A renewal of life and a renewal of hope in the future, and for some, a renewal of allergi...
Episode 41 - Acute Otitis Media
Rio Bravo qWeek - February 22, 2021 16:25 - 33 minutesEpisode 41: Otitis Media. Diagnosis and treatment of acute otitis media in children, when to avoid antibiotics, use of short course of antibiotics, question of the week about polyarthralgia and fatigue. Today is February 22, 2021. Question of the Month by Claudia Carranza A 49-year-old...
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