Episode 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 Je…

Episode 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 app…

Episode 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 Ga…

Episode 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, a…

Episode 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 w…

Hearing 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 Arrea…

Introduction 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,…

Episode 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 …

A1C 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 rem…

Colorectal 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…

Vitamin 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 ans…

Progeria 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: L…

Jaime 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.

In…

Episode 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.

Introduct…

Episode 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…

Episode 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 metha…

Hepatic 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…

Episode 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 an…

Episode 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

Ther…

Episode 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 sup…