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Rio Bravo qWeekEpisode 71 - Metabolic SyndromeEpisode 71: Metabolic Syndrome. Dr Yomi defines metabolic syndrome and describes the basic principles of management. Nathan gives updates about aspirin use in primary prevention of cardiovascular disease.Introduction: Aspirin Update. By Nathan Heathcoat, MS3, Ross University School of Medicine. Arreaza (comment): This week I was checking the list of the top 10 countries where we have the highest number of listeners, and I’m happy to see the Kingdom of Spain as the number 2 country with the most listeners. Out top 1 country is the United States, we also have listeners in Canada, Mexico, the Net...2021-10-2428 minRio Bravo qWeekEpisode 49 - Dementia in Primary CareEpisode 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.Introduction: DementiaBy Hector Arreaza, MDToday is April 26, 2021.Dementia is an umbrella term that includes many conditions that have in common a cognitive decline affecting ADLs. It is an acquired condition that presents after the brain is fully developed. As our population ages, the topic of dementia has become more pertinent. Recently we had an introduction about the li...2021-04-2638 minRio Bravo qWeekEpisode 45 - Osteoporosis UpdateEpisode 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 and ACE (2020). A new group of residents is introduced. Congratulations to our new group of residents: Amelia Martinez Lopez, Amardeep Singh Chetha, Cecilia Selena Covenas, Funmilayo Helen Idemudia, Licet Imbert Matos, Su Myat Hlaing, Timiiye Dawn Yomi, and Young Na Sung. This group of residents will start in July 2021 and will graduate in July 2024. We hope you enjoy your time with us.Today is March 22, 2021.Implanted pac...2021-03-2239 minRio Bravo qWeekEpisode 43 - Testicular CancerEpisode 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 superiority of chlorthalidone over hydrochlorothiazide to control hypertension, but in clinical practice, hydrochlorothiazide is prescribed more often as the initial therapy for most patients with hypertension as compared to chlorthalidone. As a matter of fact, the Microsoft Word automatic corrector detects hydrochlorothiazide as a correct word, but flags chlorthalidone as misspelled. Also, we know how to abbreviate hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), but did you know that chlorthalidone has an...2021-03-0831 minRio Bravo qWeekEpisode 41 - Acute Otitis MediaEpisode 41: Otitis Media.Diagnosis and treatment of acute otitis media in children, when to avoid antibiotics, use of short course of antibiotics, question of the week about polyarthralgia and fatigue.Today is February 22, 2021. Question of the Month by Claudia Carranza A 49-year-old female comes to clinic reporting bilateral wrist and ankle pain for 1 month. The pain is worse with movement and responds well to ibuprofen. She denies joint swelling, warmth, or morning stiffness. She reports feeling more fatigued than usual this past month. You note on her chart that she was di...2021-02-2233 minRio Bravo qWeekEpisode 39 - Erectile DysfunctionEpisode 40: Erectile Dysfunction Basics. Erectile dysfunction fundamentals, allergy to penicillin label removal, jokesToday is February 5, 2021. Question of the month: Diabetes managementThis is a reminder of our question for this month. Please answer before Feb 15, 2021. The best answer will receive a prize. Question: What is the first treatment approach for type 2 DM? For example, for a patient who had polydipsia, polyuria for a few weeks and at your office had a random BG of 210.Send your answer to RBresidency@clinicasierravista.org. Don’t miss this chance to w...2021-02-0833 min