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COVID-19: On The Frontlines
by ReachMD
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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Navigating Vaccine Hesitancy: Practical Conversation Strategies for Primary Care
Guest: Darilyn Moyer, MD, MACP, FRCP, FIDSA, FAMWA, FEFIM With vaccination rates at historic lows and trust in public health institutions declining, primary care clinicians remain one of the most trusted sources of guidance for patients. Hear from Dr. Darilyn Moyer, Executive Vice President and...
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Bridging the Gap Between Evolving Science and Patient Understanding
Guest: Jason Goldman, MD Scientific uncertainty is inevitable, but how we communicate it matters. Dr. Jason Goldman, President of the American College of Physicians and liaison to the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, shares strategies for discussing the unknown with patients...
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Infectious Disease Care Through the Lens of Patient Context
Guest: Darilyn Moyer, MD, MACP, FRCP, FIDSA, FAMWA, FEFIM How do lived experience, community dynamics, and socioeconomic realities shape infectious disease risk and patient decision making? Dr. Darilyn Moyer, Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of the American College of...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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.…
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Post-COVID Care: How One Clinic Is Treating Long Haulers
Host: John Russell, MD Guest: Benjamin Abramoff, MD, MS Once a patient is discharged from the hospital after battling COVID-19, the war they face with this disease may not be over. In fact, many patients continue to experience long-term effects, which is why some institutions have formed clinics...
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Coexisting with COVID-19: A Look Ahead
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: William Schaffner, MD From widespread variants to the threat of a twindemic -- what has the COVID-19 pandemic taught us? And can we learn to coexist with this virus? Dr. Charles Turck is joined by Dr. William Schaffner from the National Foundation…
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Breaking Down Barriers to COVID-19 Vaccine Access
Host: Hector O. Chapa, MD, FACOG Guest: Linda Bradley, MD While many people across the country have access to COVID-19 vaccines, there are certain communities where access is not as easy. So what can we do to address the vaccination gaps and barriers to care during the COVID-19 pandemic and…
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Applying mRNA Vaccine Technology to HIV/AIDS
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Chris Beyrer, MD, MPH Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, countries in Sub-Saharan Africa are also facing high rates of HIV and AIDS prevalence. But after the success of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, could an mRNA vaccine for HIV/AIDS be on the…
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Preventing the Next Pandemic: The Potential Role of Antibodies
Guest: Jeniffer Hernandez, PhD Over 1.5 million viruses could potentially cause a future pandemic. Could antibodies be the key to neutralizing those viruses? Here to share how future vaccination efforts might incorporate neutralizing antibodies and her research on preventing future pandemics is…
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Strategies for Combating COVID-19 Conspiracies & Myths
Host: John Russell, MD Guest: Jessica Malaty Rivera, MS Social media and the ability to quickly spread information across the internet has allowed misinformation surrounding COVID-19 vaccines and the disease itself to spread like wildfire. But the good news is that when armed with effective...
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Using Machine Learning to Fight Future Pandemics
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Animesh Ray, PhD Getting ahead of the next pandemic may be possible thanks to deep machine learning’s ability to predict the structure of antibodies. And while that may sound like science fiction, this technology is currently being studied, which is...
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Dealing with Delta: Insights from ICUs Across the Country
Host: Mario R. Nacinovich, Jr., MSc Guest: Randy Young, MD Amid the surge of the Delta variant, critical care physician Dr. Randy Young is traveling to ICUs across the country to help treat patients. Tune in to hear Dr. Young share how this surge is impacting both patients infected with the…
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What to Know About the Delta Variant: A Pediatrician’s Perspective
Host: Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP Tune in to hear pediatrician Dr. Jennifer Shu share what we currently know about the risks and impacts of the Delta variant on our youngest patients and perhaps even more importantly, how we can help keep them safe. Published September 23, 2021
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School Safety Tips to Protect Children from COVID-19
Host: Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP School’s back in session, and that means it’s time we take a look at how we can help keep children safe and healthy both inside and outside the classroom with pediatrician Dr. Jennifer Shu. Published September 21, 2021
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Predicting Patients’ Immune Response to Viral Infections with AI
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Pradipta Ghosh, MD Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing how we practice medicine in a variety of ways, especially in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, a recently developed AI model can help us predict the disease course of...
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Combating the Crippling Rise of Alcohol Dependency Amid COVID-19
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Alberto Augsten, PharmD During the COVID-19 pandemic, many patients turned to alcohol as a way to cope with this sudden and unprecedented global health crisis, and the rates of alcohol dependency are only continuing to rise according to recent...
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How COVID-19 Has Improved Healthcare: A Physician’s Perspective
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Shantanu Nundy, MD, MBA With all of the chaos and changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be easy to focus on the negative impacts of this global health crisis. But for one physician, the same chaos and changes are exactly what forged…
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Navigating the New Normal: How to Cope with Re-Entry Anxiety
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Gail Saltz, MD The quarantine blues may have come to an end, but as the country continues to reopen, a whole new set of mental health challenges are just beginning. So how can we help our patients who found comfort in social distancing and...
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Coping After COVID: How Can We Help Long-Haulers?
Host: Andrew Wilner, MD, FACP, FAAN Guest: William W. Li, MD As the number of new COVID-19 infections continues to decrease and the United States begins to open back up, it’s important to note that there are patients who have survived COVID-19 but are still suffering. The newly coined term “COVID...
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Exploring Effective Methods in Masks: A Look at Airlock389 & Protecting Patients
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Chris H. Cooper Can new mask technology made with innovative materials better protect us from the coronavirus? Dr. Charles Turck speaks with Chris Cooper, Chief Science Officer and CEO of Airlock389, on improving mask technology after the supply...
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Preventative Care & COVID-19: Adapting Pediatric Practices Amid the Pandemic
Host: Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP Guest: Ramiz Kseri, MD Without an available vaccine, our pediatric patients can transmit COVID-19. With that in mind, how should pediatric practices adapt? Joining Dr. Jennifer Shu to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on pediatric care is Dr. Ramiz Kseri, a dually...
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The LGBTQ Community & COVID-19: Seeking Solutions for Patient Safety
Host: Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP Guest: Ramiz Kseri, MD What are some factors leading to disparities in care for our LGBTQ patients, and how do we keep them safe amid the pandemic? Dr. Jennifer Shu is joined by Dr. Ramiz Kseri, an Internist and Pediatrician and an Assistant Professor of Clinical...
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Computer Model Combats COVID-19: Finding a Solution Through Deep Learning
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Ping Zhang, PhD, FAMIA The pandemic continues to wreak havoc across the world, but a new deep learning computer model may have discovered ten potential treatment options to combat COVID-19. Dr. Charles Turck sits down with Dr. Ping Zhang, who leads...
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Tracking Side Effects of the COVID-19 Vaccines: Is There Room for Improvement?
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO Guest: Paul Jarris, MD, MBA Since the COVID-19 vaccines received an emergency use authorization, tracking possible adverse reactions in real time becomes even more important. But what are some of the limitations we’re facing in doing so, and how can we overcome them? To...
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Facing Fears About the COVID-19 Vaccines: How to Counsel Patients
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO Guest: John Russell, MD As clinicians on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re among the first to hear about our patients’ fears of the vaccines’ validity and safety. So how can we help address their concerns? ReachMD hosts Dr. Jennifer Caudle and Dr. John…
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Honoring Heroes in Healthcare: Trained for the Task
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD In celebration of our “Heroes in Healthcare,” Dr. Matt Birnholz continues to commend our nominees for their valuable contributions to the field of medicine, taking strides to save lives and make a difference during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Heroes in Healthcare: Going Above & Beyond
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD Dr. Matt Birnholz reviews more nominees for our Heroes in Healthcare program and what their peers have to say about their efforts.
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Priorities in Pediatrics: Vaccinations & the COVID-19 Disease Course
Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO Guest: Anjali Patwardhan, MD In pediatric patients, can the influenza and pneumococcal vaccines impact the COVID-19 disease course? Dr. Jennifer Caudle joins Dr. Anjali Patwardhan, a pediatric rheumatologist at the University of Missouri Healthcare, to discuss COVID-19…
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Honoring Heroes in Healthcare: On the Frontlines
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD In honor of our “Heroes in Healthcare” initiative, Dr. Matt Birnholz recounts some of the many healthcare professionals nominated by their peers who’ve bravely helped their patients combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Exploring the Ethics of Vaccines
Guest: John Russell, MD With so many COVID-19 vaccines in development, new medical ethical questions have been brought to the forefront of the healthcare field. With that in mind, Dr. John Russell takes us through the history of ethics and vaccinations throughout the world. Published January 4, 2021
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Treating Early-Stage Lung Cancer During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Guest: Abigail T. Berman, MD, MSCE The risk of COVID-19 has become a significant factor to consider when selecting between SBRT and surgery for patients with early-stage lung cancer. Dr. Abigail Berman, a radiation oncologist at the University of Pennsylvania Abramson Cancer Center in…
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Pioneering Innovative Solutions for Thyroid Cancer Patients Amid a Pandemic
Guest: Lauren K. Brooks, MD During this unprecedented time, finding the best approach to providing treatment for patients with thyroid cancer can be a challenge. Endocrinologist Dr. Lauren Brooks of Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health shares some of her approaches to this dilemma and stresses...
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Dietary & Lifestyle Recommendations to Reduce Breast Pain at a Distance
Guest: Ann L. Steiner, MD When it’s not safe for a patient to come into the office, what can we do to help patients manage their breast pain at home? Dr. Ann Steiner, Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Penn Medicine, explains how COVID-19 has influenced lifestyle and dietary…
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Breaking Down Barriers in Breast Cancer Treatment Amid a Pandemic
Guest: Ann L. Steiner, MD Access to breast cancer screening and treatment can be difficult for women during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately, healthcare professionals are finding ways to overcome these barriers. Dr. Ann Steiner, Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Penn Medicine,...
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Key Strategies to Maintain Breast Health Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
Guest: Ann L. Steiner, MD COVID-19 has encouraged many people to adopt new habits, but some of them can take a toll on a woman’s breast health. Tune in to hear Dr. Ann Steiner, Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Penn Medicine, share what two of those risky habits are and how women...
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Adapting Care for Breast Cancer Patients Amid COVID-19
Guest: Emily F. Conant, MD When stay-at-home orders were put into place, healthcare institutions were forced to adapt the way they screen, care for, and treat patients. With that in mind, Dr. Emily Conant, Professor of Radiology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, explains their...
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Discovering New Ways to Decontaminate N95 Masks for Reuse
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, a global concern among healthcare professionals has been the shortening supply of personal protective equipment like N95 masks. But now, that concern might become a thing of a past thanks to a recent development...
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Are Disparities in Access to COVID-19 Testing Sites Skewing Case Estimates?
Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Now that we’re several months into the pandemic, many states and counties are turning to the local data gathered on COVID-19 incidence to help inform their plans moving forward. But are those reports really the most accurate sources of information? To find...
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4 Keys to Performing Acute Dialysis Procedures in COVID-19 Patients
Guest: Anil Agarwal, MD How can healthcare professionals at the forefront of the pandemic protect the vascular integrity of COVID-19 patients undergoing acute dialysis procedures? Here to walk us through his process step by step is Dr. Anil Agarwal from the Ohio State University Wexner Medical...
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COVID-19 Challenges: Vascular Clotting & Catheter Clogging
Host: Matt Birnholz, MD Guest: Anil Agarwal, MD The emergence of blood clotting and clogged equipment for vascular procedures is a more recent—and troubling—phenomenon that’s emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic. Tune in as Dr. Anil Agarwal from the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center...
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A Look at What COVID-19 Does to the Lungs
Host: Andrew Wilner, MD, FACP, FAAN Guest: William W. Li, MD How do the lungs of healthy patients differ from the lungs of patients with COVID-19 or the flu? That’s the exact question Dr. William Li wanted to answer, and now, he’s sharing the results of his study that was recently published in…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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