17. COVID Delta Variant: Our Biggest Challenge Yet with Eric Topol, MD

One of the world's top scientists shares info on lack of testing in the US, vaccine booster shots, how contagious and dangerous is the Delta variant, and what we can do to protect ourselves from coronavirus infection and hospitalization. (Recorded Aug 11, 2021) Eric Topol, MD is the Founder and Director, Scripps Research Translational Institute; and the Executive Vice President and Professor of Molecular Medicine, Scripps Research. Dr. Topol has published over 1,200 peer-reviewed articles and is one of the top 10 most cited researchers in medicine. He was the first physician researcher to raise questions about the safety of Vioxx and testified against the medication's manufacturer: Merck. Interviewer: Kyle Allred, Physician Assistant, Producer, and Co-Founder of MedCram.com All coronavirus updates are at MedCram.com (including more discussion on delta variant covid, delta plus variant COVID, COVID delta variant, COVID 19 Delta Variant, rapid antigen testing, nasal vaccines, and more). THE MEDCRAM WEBSITE: Visit us for videos on over 60 medical topics and CME / CEs for medical professionals: https://www.medcram.com MedCram offers group discounts for students and medical programs, hospitals, and other institutions. Contact us at [email protected] if you are interested. DISCLAIMER: MedCram medical videos and podcasts are for medical education and exam preparation, and NOT intended to replace recommendations from your doctor.