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Episode 206: Street Medicine and Harm Reduction.   Mohammed Wase (medical student) and Dr. Singh describe what it is like to provide health care on the streets. They share their personal experiences working in a street medicine team. They describe the practice of harm reduction and emphasize the importance of respecting autonomy and being adaptable in street medicine.  Written by Mohamed Wase, MSI...

Episode 205: Atopic Dermatitis  Kara Willbanks (medical student) explains the definition, pathophysiology , and treatment of eczema. Dr. Arreaza adds some input about bleach baths and topical steroids.  Written by Kara Willbanks, MSIV, American University of the Caribbean. Comments and edits by Hector Arreaza, MD. You are listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast, your weekly dose of knowledge brought...

Episode 204: Adult Pneumococcal Vaccines in 2025.   Luz Perez (MSIV) presents all the available pneumococcal vaccines for adults. Dr. Arreaza guides the discussion about what to do with adults who have previously received pneumococcal vaccines.  Written by Luz Perez, MSIV, Ross University School of Medicine. Comments by Hector Arreaza, MD. You are listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast, your weekly...

Episode 203: Microinduction and harm reduction in OUD.   Nathan Bui and Sanjay Reddy describe how to manage opioid use disorder (OUD) by using microinduction and harm reduction, strategies that are reshaping the way we treat opioid use disorder.  Written by Sanjay Reddy, OMSIV and Nathan Bui, OMSIV. Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. You are list...

Episode 202: BPA Overview Written by Cameron Carlisle, MSIV, Ross University School of Medicine. Comments by Hector Arreaza, MD. You are listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast, your weekly dose of knowledge brought to you by the Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program from Bakersfield, California, a UCLA-affiliated program sponsored by Clinica Sierra Vista, Let Us Be Your Healthcare Home. This p...

Episode 201: AKI Roadmap.   Future Dr. Ayyagari describes the different types of acute kidney injury and shares some elements of management for each category. Dr. Arreaza shares some input about statistics and the importance of drinking water during summer. Written by Tejasvi Ayyagari, MSIV, Ross University School of Medicine. Edits and comments by Hector Arreaza, MD. You are listening to Rio Brav...

Episode 200: All About Ascites.      Jesica Mendoza explains the pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of ascites. Dr. Arreaza adds input about early detection and prevention of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis.  Written by Jesica Mendoza, OMS IV, Western University, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. Edits and comments by Hector Arreaza, MD. You are listening to Rio Bravo qWeek...

Episode 199:  Essential Screenings for Young Adults Dr. Lopez presents the most important screening tests for young adults. Dr. Arreaza adds some input on screening for depression and anxiety.  Written by Alejandra Lopez, MD. Edits by Hector Arreaza, MD. Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program.  You are listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast, your weekly dose of knowledge brought to you by the R...

Episode 198: Fatigue.   Future doctors Redden and Ibrahim discuss with Dr. Arreaza the different causes of fatigue, including physical and mental illnesses. Dr. Arreaza describes the steps to evaluate fatigue. Some common misconceptions are explained, such as vitamin D deficiency and “chronic Lyme disease”.  Written by Michael Ibrahim, MSIV, and Jordan Redden, MSIV, Ross University School of Medic...

Episode 197: Continuous Glucose Monitoring Written by William Zeng, MSIII, and Chris Kim, MSIII. University of Southern California. You are listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast, your weekly dose of knowledge brought to you by the Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program from Bakersfield, California, a UCLA-affiliated program sponsored by Clinica Sierra Vista, Let Us Be Your Healthcare Home. Thi...

Episode 196: Bipolar Disorder.      Learn about the diagnosis and management of bipolar disorder, presented by medical students Jennifer, Targol, and Tyler.  Written by Jennifer Burnham, OMS III; Targol Mehrazar, OMS III; and Tyler Richins, OMS III. Western University of Health Sciences. Comments and editing by Hector Arreaza, MD.  You are listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast, your weekly dose of...

Episode 195: Case of headache.      Future doctors Ibrahim and Redden explain the most common causes of headaches and explain the features of a serious cause of headache. Dr. Arreaza highlights the importance of diagnosis migraines.    Written by Michael Ibrahim, MSIV, and Jordan Redden, MSIV, Ross University School of Medicine. Edits and comments by Hector Arreaza, MD. You are listening to Rio Br...

Episode 194: Acute low back pain.   Future Dr. Ibrahim presents a clinical case to explain the essential points in the evaluation of back pain.  Future Dr. Redden adds information about differentiating between a back strain and more serious diseases such as cancer, and Dr. Arreaza shares information about returning to work after back strain. Written by Michael Ibrahim, MSIV. Editing and comments b...

Episode 193: Gestational Diabetes Intro Jesica Mendoza (OMSIII) describes the pathophysiology of gestational diabetes and the right timing and method of screening for it. Dr. Arreaza adds insight into the need for culturally-appropriate foods, such as vegetables in Mexican cuisine.     Written by Jesica Mendoza, OMSIII, Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the...

Episode 192: ADHD Treatment.   Jordan Redden (MSIV) explains the treatment of ADHD. Dr. Bustamante adds input about pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments. Dr. Arreaza shares the how stimulants were discovered as the treatment for ADHD.  Written by Jordan Redden, MSIV, Ross University School of Medicine. Comments and edits by Isabelo Bustamante, MD, and Hector Arreaza, MD.  You are listeni...

Episode 191: Diagnosis of ADHD Future Dr. Granat explains how to diagnose Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. She explained the influence of social media in increasing awareness of ADHD. Dr. Arreaza added input about the validated tools for ADHD diagnosis and highlighted the importance of expert evaluation for the diagnosis of this disorder.   Written by Yen Stephanie Granat, MSIV. Ross Univ...

Episode 190: Measles Basics Future Dr. Kapur explained the basics of measles, including the pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of this disease. Dr. Schlaerth added information about SPPE and told interesting stories of measles. Dr. Arreaza explained some statistics and histed the episode.   Written by Ashna Kapur MS4 Ross University School of Medicine. Comments by Katherine Schlaerth, MD, a...

Episode 189: Intermittent Fasting (Religious and Sports) Future Doctors Carlisle and Kim give recommendations about patients who are fasting for religious reasons, such as Ramadan. They also explain the benefits and risks of fasting for athletes and also debunked some myths about fasting. Dr. Arreaza add input about the side effects of fasting and ways to address them.     Written by Cameron Carli...

Episode 188: RSV Management and Prevention Dr. Sandhu and future Dr. Mohamed summarize the management of RSV and describe how to prevent it with chemoprophylaxis and vaccines. Dr Arreaza adds some comments about RSV vaccines. Written by Abdolhakim Mohamed, MSIV, Ross University School of Medicine. Comments by Ranbir Sandhu, MD, and Hector Arreaza, MD. You are listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast,...

Episode 187: Autism Fundamentals Future Dr. Ayyagari explains the recommended screenings for autism, how to diagnose it and sheds some light on the management. Dr. Arreaza mentions the Savant Syndrome and the need to recognize ASD as a spectrum and not a “black or white” condition. Written by Tejasvi Ayyagari, MSIV, Ross University School of Medicine. Comments by Hector Arreaza, MD. You are listen...

Episode 186: Exercise Prescriptions Dr. Sandhu and future Dr. Daoud explain the way to prescribe exercise, what are the general guidelines for exercise and how to overcome barriers to exercise. Dr. Arreaza emphasized the importance to screen our patients before exercise and using the term “physical activity” to improve receptivity by patients.   Written by Wessam Daoud, MSIV, Ross University Schoo...

Episode 185: Aging 101.   Dr. Schlaerth explained the physiology, how to slow down and how to prevent aging. Dr. Ayyagari inquired about how to fight ageism in our clinic and in our society. Dr. Arreaza highlights the importance of treating elderly patients with dignity and empathy. A new book written by Dr. Schlaerth is introduced (“The Ways our Bodies Age.”)   Written by Katherine Schlaerth, MD...

Episode 184: Multiple Myeloma Basics Sub-Interns and future Drs. Di Tran and Jessica Avila explain the symptoms, work up and treatment of multiple myeloma.  Written by Di Tran, MSIV, Ross University School of Medicine; Xiyuan Yang, MSIV, American University of the Caribbean. Comments by Jessica Avila, MSIV, American University of the Caribbean. Edits by Hector Arreaza, MD. You are listening to Rio...

Episode 183: Colorectal Cancer in Young Adults Future Dr. Avila and Dr. Arreaza present evidence-based information about the screening and diagnosis of colorectal cancer and explain the increasing incidence among young adult and the importance to screen early in high risk groups.   Written by Jessica Avila, MS4, American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. Edits and comments by Hector...

Episode 182: HPV Vax Future Dr. Zuaiter and Dr. Arreaza briefly discuss HPV infection but pocus on the prevention of the infection with the vaccine. Dr. Arreaza mentions that HPV vaccine is also recommended by ASCCP to medical professionals.  Written by Amanda Zuaiter, MS4, Ross University School of Medicine. Edits and comments by Hector Arreaza, MD. You are listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast, y...