EPISODE · Dec 4, 2023 · 48 MIN
Dr. Raywat Deonandan: Is COVID-19 still a threat to us as individuals? FP5 Ep. 119
from Friendly Pharmacy 5 · host Lindsay Dixon
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Raywat Deonandan, a renowned Epidemiologist and Professor at the University of Ottawa. Dr. Deonandan provides us with an expert update on the COVID-19 pandemic; from the classification of variants to the efficacy of the new monovalent vaccines, Dr. Deonandan breaks down the complex world of COVID-19 in an easy-to-understand way that you will find both engaging and insightful. We also discuss ongoing research into Long-Covid and innovative mucosal therapies that have the potential to prevent infection and possibly end the pandemic. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:23 Pandemic no longer an emergency and how this has been misinterpreted 02:22 Variants of Concern, Variants of High Consequence and Variants of Interest 03:38 Omicron, XBB, and BA286 variants 04:46 Moderna Monovalent COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy 06:28 Natural COVID-19 Immunity versus vaccination 08:30 COVID-19 Symptoms and the variants 10:07 Is COVID-19 worse than Influenza? 12:21 Long-COVID Incidence Rates and Definition of Long-COVID 16:35 Metformin may be helpful for Long-COVID 17:35 Avoiding COVID-19 Infection in day to day activities 18:00 Is the infectious dose of COVID-19 changing with new variants? 18:38 How masks reduce risk of infection over time 21:10 HEPA filters and improved ventilation to reduce risk of COVID-19 infection. 24:51 Seasonality of COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses 25:42 Epidemic versus Endemic 26:26 Challenges of chronic COVID-19 infection in society over time 28:34 Mucosal vaccines providing sterilizing immunity and halting future variants 31:12 Viewer Question: Going back to the workplace? 35:20 Rapid test use for COVID-19 Infection in 2023 38:21 How the pandemic has divided society 38:59 Misinformation and Political divisions as a safety issue for scientists and healthcare professionals 40:13 Communication errors and public distrust during the pandemic 42:55 Understanding Population Risk versus Individual Risk 45:49 Technological advances and therapeutics that could help to end the pandemic and prevent future pandemics. Don't miss out on crucial updates and exclusive content about health and patient advocacy. Be a part of our informed circle by subscribing to the Friendly Pharmacy 5 Newsletter: Sign up today at www.friendlypharmacy5.com to unlock a world of insights and stay ahead in your wellness journey. Lindsay Dixon is a registered Pharmacist residing in Canada. She obtained her Bachelors of Science degree in Brazil where she specialized in the area of Pharmacotherapy. With over 13 years of experience working in community pharmacy and in community pharmacy management, her passion lies in the areas of preventative medicine, patient-centred care, and public health education. In addition to being a licensed Pharmacist in the province of British Columbia, Lindsay is also certified Palliative Care through the University of Victoria and became certified in Migraine Care through Migraine Canada in 2023. Lindsay was the recipient of the Ben Gant Practice Innovation award from the BC Pharmacy Association in 2021 and was most recently selected by Pharmacy Practice & Business Magazine as the recipient of the Raise Your Voice Award in 2022. WEBSITE: www.friendlypharmacy5.com MEDIA CONTACT: [email protected] *Would you like to sponsor the Friendly Pharmacy 5 Channel? Please reach out: [email protected] Favourite editing software: Descript: https://www.descript.com/?lmref=AxgDbA FOLLOW ALONG: https://www.facebook.com/FriendlyPharmacy5 https://www.instagram.com/friendlypharmacy5/?hl=en https://twitter.com/LindsayDixonFP5 DISCLAIMER: Friendly Pharmacy 5 health videos are for medical information only, and are NOT intended to replace recommendations and individualized assessments from your Primary Care Provider. #covid19 #podcast #interview #longcovid
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In this episode, my guest is Dr. Raywat Deonandan, a renowned Epidemiologist and Professor at the University of Ottawa. Dr. Deonandan provides us with an expert update on the COVID-19 pandemic; from the classification of variants to the efficacy of the new monovalent vaccines, Dr. Deonandan breaks down the complex world of COVID-19 in an easy-to-understand way that you will find both engaging and insightful. We also discuss ongoing research into Long-Covid and innovative mucosal therapies that have the potential to prevent infection and possibly end the pandemic. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:23 Pandemic no longer an emergency and how this has been misinterpreted 02:22 Variants of Concern, Variants of High Consequence and Variants of Interest 03:38 Omicron, XBB, and BA286 variants 04:46 Moderna Monovalent COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy 06:28 Natural COVID-19 Immunity versus vaccination 08:30 COVID-19 Symptoms and the variants 10:07 Is COVID-19 worse than Influenza? 12:21 Long-COVID Incidence Rates and Definition of Long-COVID 16:35 Metformin may be helpful for Long-COVID 17:35 Avoiding COVID-19 Infection in day to day activities 18:00 Is the infectious dose of COVID-19 changing with new variants? 18:38 How masks reduce risk of infection over time 21:10 HEPA filters and improved ventilation to reduce risk of COVID-19 infection. 24:51 Seasonality of COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses 25:42 Epidemic versus Endemic 26:26 Challenges of chronic COVID-19 infection in society over time 28:34 Mucosal vaccines providing sterilizing immunity and halting future variants 31:12 Viewer Question: Going back to the workplace? 35:20 Rapid test use for COVID-19 Infection in 2023 38:21 How the pandemic has divided society 38:59 Misinformation and Political divisions as a safety issue for scientists and healthcare professionals 40:13 Communication errors and public distrust during the pandemic 42:55 Understanding Population Risk versus Individual Risk 45:49 Technological advances and therapeutics that could help to end the pandemic and prevent future pandemics. Don't miss out on crucial updates and exclusive content about health and patient advocacy. Be a part of our informed circle by subscribing to the Friendly Pharmacy 5 Newsletter: Sign up today at www.friendlypharmacy5.com to unlock a world of insights and stay ahead in your wellness journey. Lindsay Dixon is a registered Pharmacist residing in Canada. She obtained her Bachelors of Science degree in Brazil where she specialized in the area of Pharmacotherapy. With over 13 years of experience working in community pharmacy and in community pharmacy management, her passion lies in the areas of preventative medicine, patient-centred care, and public health education. In addition to being a licensed Pharmacist in the province of British Columbia, Lindsay is also certified Palliative Care through the University of Victoria and became certified in Migraine Care through Migraine Canada in 2023. Lindsay was the recipient of the Ben Gant Practice Innovation award from the BC Pharmacy Association in 2021 and was most recently selected by Pharmacy Practice & Business Magazine as the recipient of the Raise Your Voice Award in 2022. WEBSITE: www.friendlypharmacy5.com MEDIA CONTACT: [email protected] *Would you like to sponsor the Friendly Pharmacy 5 Channel? Please reach out: [email protected] Favourite editing software: Descript: https://www.descript.com/?lmref=AxgDbA FOLLOW ALONG: https://www.facebook.com/FriendlyPharmacy5 https://www.instagram.com/friendlypharmacy5/?hl=en https://twitter.com/LindsayDixonFP5 DISCLAIMER: Friendly Pharmacy 5 health videos are for medical information only, and are NOT intended to replace recommendations and individualized assessments from your Primary Care Provider. #covid19 #podcast #interview #longcovid
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