Episode 202: BPA Overview

Written by Cameron Carlisle, MSIV, Ross University School of Medicine. Comments by Hector Arreaza, MD.

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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 stati…

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 bacter…

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. 

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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…

Episode 197: Continuous Glucose Monitoring

Written by William Zeng, MSIII, and Chris Kim, MSIII. University of Southern California.

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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; Targo…

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 im…

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 differentiatin…

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…

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 stimulant…

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. Arr…

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 to…

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 t…

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 com…

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…

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. Ar…

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. Arrea…

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. 

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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 inc…