COVID-19: On The Frontlines

Jul 11 2023 94 ep. 13

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In March 2020, the World Health Organization officially declared the SARS-COV-2 infection outbreak a global pandemic, spurring one of the greatest public health crises and education efforts in recent history. And while there have been several victories in the battle against this global pandemic, such as the widespread adoption of telehealth and the development of COVID-19 vaccines, many questions still remain. That’s why our COVID-19: On the Frontlines series features infectious disease physicians and public health education experts from around the world to bring you the latest news on COVID-19 vaccines, clinical practice updates, and research from clinical trials so that we can continue to keep our patients safe amid this global pandemic and beyond.

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NIH Study Identifies Cause for Long COVID Neurological Symptoms

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Avindra Nath, MD Researchers from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that 100 percent of the participants in this study had fatigue and experienced cognitive difficulties. So what can we learn from this new research to help us diagnose and treat patients with disabling neurological symptoms after they had COVID-19?

The Role of Antivirals in COVID-19 Rebound Infections

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Jonathan Li, MD, MMSc COVID-19 viral rebound infections continue to impact patients and challenge clinicians. To help us better understand why some patients experience it—and how antiviral medication plays a role—Dr. Charles Turck and Dr. Jonathan Li explore COVID-19 rebound infections and antiviral treatment nirmatrelvir

Tackling the Tripledemic: A Look at Combatting COVID-19, RSV, & the Flu

Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO Guest: Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP Why are we currently facing a tripledemic? Joining Dr. Jennifer Caudle to uncover what has led to this dramatic increase in COVID-19, RSV, and the flu—and share strategies to combat this tripledemic—is ReachMD Host Dr. Jennifer Shu, a pediatrician at Children’s Medical Group in Atlanta, Georgia.

Post COVID-19 Psychological Distress: A Review of Risk Factors & Patient Burden

Host: Mario R. Nacinovich, Jr., MSc Guest: Siwen Wang, MD Have our patients experienced anxiety, depression, and stress following a COVID-19 infection? Joining Mario Nacinovich to dive into emerging research on post-COVID-19 psychological distress is Dr. Siwen Wang, a researcher in the Department of Nutrition at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

The New COVID-19 Booster: Updates & Changes You Need to Know

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: William Schaffner, MD Before recommending the new COVID-19 booster, what do we need to know about this vaccine, and which of our patients fit the criteria for it? To learn the latest on what experts have to say about the new COVID-19 booster, Dr. Charles Turck speaks with Dr. William Schaffner from the National Foundation for

Exploring the Impacts of the Pandemic on Medical Students

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP The COVID-19 pandemic has entirely transformed the educational community, especially for medical students. To find out more about this impact, Dr. Peter Buch is joined by two fourth-year medical school students, Miss Sheila Eghbali and Mr. Kyle Glose, to discuss their experiences.

Examining the Employment Effect of COVID-19 in the Healthcare Field

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, the healthcare field has been hit hard—facing employment challenges, increased burnouts, and more. Yet salaries have been slow to rise, and conditions haven't improved. Dr. Thuy Nguyen from the University of Michigan School of Public Health joins Dr. Charles Turck to share how employment in t

Boosting Immunity Amid a Pandemic: The Role of Behaviors, Diet, & Environment

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Heather Moday, MD When we say the words behavior, diet, habits, and environment, chances are you don't think of the body's immune system. But based on recent research, all of those factors play a role in influencing immune function. So how can we keep them in mind and boost our immunity in the face of prevalent diseases, incl

Diving Into Dysphonia & Vocal Fatigue: A Conversation on Voice Problems Amid COVID-19

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Amy McGorry PT, DPT, MTC Guest: Catherine C. Crowley, PhD, CCC-SLP COVID-19 has led to several unexpected challenges, impacting several parts of the body, including our patients' voices. What do we need to know about these impacts to better care for our patients? To answer this question, Drs. Amy McGorry and Catherine Crow

COVID-19 & Pregnancy: What Do We Need To Know?

Host: Hector O. Chapa, MD, FACOG Guest: Dani Dumitriu, MD, PhD The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on all patients, especially pregnant women. Here to walk us through her research on the pandemic's impact on the psychosocial health of mothers and the neurodevelopment of their fetuses is Dr. Dani Dumitriu, a pediatrician, neuroscientist, and pediatric environmental healt