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 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 pod ..read more

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 Family Medicine Residency Program from Bakersfield, California, a UCLA-affiliated program sponsored by Clinica Sierra Vista, Let Us Be Your Healthcare Home. This podcast was created for edu ..read more

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 UCLA-affiliated program sponsored by Clinica Sierra Vista, Let Us Be Your Healthcare Home. This podcast was created for educational purposes only. Visit your primary care provider for additional ..read more

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 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 ..read more

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 information: The American Academy of Pediatrics has released new guidelines on obesity management in pediatric patients. This is the first update regarding childhood obesity in 15 years. According to the ..read more

Episode 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.  Written by Olivia Weller, MS3, American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine; and Janelli Mendoza, MS3, Ross University School of Medicine. Current Guidelines about caffeine during pregnancy: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) current recommen ..read more

Episode 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, MD. This is the 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 podcast was created for e ..read more

Episode 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 can use during interactions with Spanish-only speakers. Grab your notepad and follow along phonetically! We will also post a transcript of this episode so that you can see the words if you’re a visual learner. Introductions of participants: Fiona: Hi, my name is Fiona and I am a 3rd-year resident here ..read more

Episode 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 infection with no obvious surgically treatable intra-abdominal source (bowel perforation, abscess, perforated ulcer). Commonly seen in patients with cirrhosis and ascites.  Patients may have symptoms of fever, abdominal pain, abdominal tenderness, altered mental status, and hypotension ..read more

Episode 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 Hector Arreaza, MD. Definition of CKD: CKD is defined as abnormal kidney structure or function lasting more than three months with associated health implications. Indicators include albuminuria, urine sediment abnormalities, abnormal renal imaging findings, serum electrolyte or acid-base derangements, and decr ..read more