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Episode 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. Comments by Hector Arreaza, MD. You are listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast, your weekly dose of knowledge brou...

Episode 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. Rodriguez explains the USPSTF cervical cancer screening guidelines. Dr. Arreaza adds comments and insig...

Episode 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 University School of Medicine. Editing by Hector Arreaza, M.D.   You are listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast,...

Episode 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, MD. You are listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast, your weekly dose of knowledge brought to you by the Rio B...

Episode 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 Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program from Bakersfield, California, a UCLA-affiliated program spons...

Episode 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 knowledge brought to you by the Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program from Bakersfield, California, a UC...

Episode 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 University School of Medicine.  You are listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast, your weekly dose of knowledge brou...

Episode 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. Written by Krustina Lal, MSIII, Western University College of Osteopathic of the Pacific. Comments by Hec...

Episode 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 Kooner, MD. Comments by Hector Arreaza, MD.  You are listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast, your weekly dos...

Episode 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 very beneficial for weight loss and explains.   Written by Maria Beuca, MSIV, Ross University School of Me...

Episode 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, MSIV, American University of the Caribbean. Comments by Hector Arreaza, MD. June 2, 2023. You are listening t...

Episode 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 of Medicine. You are listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast, your weekly dose of knowledge brought to you by...

Episode 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 Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. Comments by Hector Arreaza, MD. You are l...

Episode 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 diabetes.   Written by  Princess Enuka, MSIV, Ross University School of Medicine. Editing by Hector Arreaza...

Episode 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, MSIV, American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. Comments by Hector Arreaza, MD.   You are...

Episode 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, Western University of Health Sciences. Comments by Steven Saito, MD.  You are listening to Rio Bravo qWeek...

Episode 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, Ross University School of Medicine; and Hector Arreaza, MD. You are listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast, yo...

Episode 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 to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast, your weekly dose of knowledge brought to you by the Rio Bravo Family Medicine Re...

Episode 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. Comments by Hector Arreaza, MD.   You are listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast, your weekly dose of know...

Episode 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 Munnangi, MPH, third-year osteopathic medical student, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific Western Un...

Episode 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 by Hector Arreaza, MD. You are listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast, your weekly dose of knowledge brought...

Episode 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. You are listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast, your weekly dose of knowledge brought to you by the Rio Bravo...

Episode 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 knowledge brought to you by the Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program from Bakersfield, California, a...

Episode 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 Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. Editing by Hector Arreaza, MD. Welcome: You are...

Episode 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 University College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. Edited by Hector Arreaza, MD. Background informat...