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Medicine in Action

by Vikas Malhotra M.D.

An oncologist’s perspective on the current challenges of healthcare across the globe.

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Episodes

  1. Questions about Omicron

    I discuss the Omicron variant. Immunization, antibody treatments and new antivirals

  2. All questions about Delta variant

    I answer your questions about Why the Delta variant is so deadly; why vaccines work and why you should mask despite vaccination

  3. Covid vaccines side effects

    I do a comprehensive overview of Covid vaccine side effects known to date

  4. Delta variant and side effects of Covid vaccine

    I discuss implications of increasing Delta variant in US. Also discuss data on side effects of Astra Zeneca/ covishield vaccine

  5. Can individuals who have been fully vaccinated against COVID forgo masks

    I answer questions from my listeners on use of masks after vaccinations and need for booster shots

  6. Role of steroids in COVID 19

    I discuss appropriate uses of steroids in COVID 19 infection and potential side effects and limitations of use

  7. I discuss how COVID 19 infection should be managed

    Discuss detailed management of COVID 19 by mild, moderate or severe disease categories

  8. Update on clotting side effects with Astra Zeneca and Johnson and Johnson vaccine

    Updates on side effects

  9. Covid vaccines myths

    I answer several false claims and myths about Covid vaccines

  10. Covid vaccines part 3

    I discuss controversies around COVID vaccines. Pros and cons. Data on vaccine efficacy in reducing viral transmission. Effectiveness of vaccines against various mutated COVID.

  11. Questions and answers about Covid vaccines part 2

    More commonly asked questions about Covid Vaccines Part 2

  12. Common questions about COVID and Pfizer vaccines

    The approval of both Pfizer/ Biontech and Moderna vaccines has lifted our spirits and we can start to see the end of this terrible pandemic. Here I answer most commonly asked questions about the vaccines

  13. I discuss the syndrome of long term persistent symptoms after COVID 19 infection

    Discuss current data on Long Haulers after COVID. Briefly review safety data on the two leading COVID vaccines

  14. Update on new data about Pfizer vaccine

    Exciting data shows excellent protection against COVID with Pfizer Bio N Tech vaccine with no significant risk detected

  15. What’s the latest on COVID 19 vaccines

    I discuss all the current vaccines in phase 3 and updates on current status

  16. I discuss smart strategies to lose weight and why carbohydrate restrictive diets work

    I explain the role of Insulin in metabolism of carbohydrates. Insulin directs our high carb intake directly to fat and leads to more obesity and insulin resistance

  17. Importance of microbiome in maintaining proper immunity

    I discuss practical measures on how to develop a diverse microbiome and how it can lower risk of auto immune problems , depression and cancer

  18. Discuss trial data with Regeneron monoclonal antibody

    Discuss details of the monoclonal antibody administered to President Trump for COVID infection. Discuss what data we have available and benefits

  19. COVID symptoms and timeline

    I discuss COVID 19 infection with common symptoms; timeline of evolution and what things to watch out for. Also does wearing masks provide us immunity?

  20. Managing COVID related anxiety and updates on COVID testing

    I discuss practical advice I share with my patients on management of anxiety and depression related to COVID. Also an update summary on COVID testing

  21. Frequently asked questions

    1. Risk of reinfection with COVID. 2. Moderna vaccine 3. Benefits of convalescent plasma

  22. COVID 19 Vaccine: story of human ingenuity

    I tell the amazing story of how a group of intrepid researchers got a head start on what could possibly be the beginning of the end of this pandemic

  23. Important things we have learnt about COVID so far.

    Lack of clear leadership and messaging is hampering our response to the pandemic.Misinformation and lies are killing people around the globe. In this episode I summarize what we have definitively learnt about the virus so far

  24. Mental health during COVID pandemic

    Today my guest Dr Simrat Sethi, a practicing psychiatrist, discusses how we can develop better and healthier coping strategies during the pandemic

  25. My interview with Dr Asa Oxner and Dr Andrew Myers of USF/ TGH discussing COVID

    I interview Dr Asa Oxner, vice chair and associate professor of Internal Medicine at USF health and Dr Andrew Myers , Director of Inpatient COVID care at Tampa General Hospital

  26. How to end COVID

    I discuss common sense steps I would take to end this pandemic

  27. COVID 19 vaccine update July 19,2020

    I provide the latest updates on the Oxford/ Astra Zeneca vaccine and expected time of availability

  28. I interview Dr IPS Chhabra, my dear friend and colleague who has been at the front lines of COVID

    Dr. Chhabra describes his experience handling COVID patients in New York’s Long Island Jewish hospital ICU patients. We discuss treatments that help and ones that don’t in treatment of the critically ill

  29. My interview with Dr Patricia Emmanuel, Professor and Chair, Department of Pediatrics USF

    We discuss COVID in children; multi system inflammatory syndrome in kids and school opening

  30. COVID and Children

    I discuss impact of COVID on kids and share my opinions on school opening this fall

  31. Happy birthday America

    My thoughts and reflections on my American Journey

  32. Interview with Dr Charles Lockwood, Dean of USF Morsani College of Medicine

    In this wide ranging interview Dr Lockwood talk about the explosion of COVID -19 cases nationwide and in Tampa Bay Area. He discusses the impact of our current divided political environment on the pandemic and what we can all do to help

  33. Mask effectiveness and role of ABO blood groups in COVID 19 infection

    I discuss recent Lancet study on mask effectiveness in prevention of Covid 19. Also discuss NEJM article showing ABO blood group and genetic susceptibility to Covid

  34. Commonly Asked Questions About COVID-19

    In this episode, my son, Vishnu Malhotra, a high school junior, interviews me about commonly asked questions surrounding COVID-19.

  35. June 6 updates on Covid 19 vaccine and Hydroxychloroquine studies

    I discuss the latest NEJM study about post exposure prophylaxis for COVID 19 with hydroxychloroquine and updates on vaccine

  36. I discuss the link between obesity, inflammation and cancer

    Listener will understand how they can lower cancer risk by cutting down inflammation

  37. Role of diet and inflammation in Immunity

    I discuss role of lifestyle changes and diet to help fight SARS CoV2

  38. Overview of myriad symptoms with COVID and updates on vaccine development

    I review newly recognized signs and symptoms of COVID 19 infections; effects on clotting; role of blood thinners and exciting updates on vaccine development

  39. Covid 19 testing and updates from the week of May 9, 2020

    We discuss updates on testing including the first Antigen test approved by FDA; strange Covid 19 related illness in children; role of VItamin D in immune response to COVID

  40. An update on COVID 19 vaccines; Remdesivir

    Join me as I discuss COVID 19 vaccines in development and other updates from this past week

  41. How do we get out of this COVID mess? A physicians perspective and thoughts

    Some common sense ideas of how do we get our Country and world at large out of this pandemic.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

An oncologist’s perspective on the current challenges of healthcare across the globe.

HOSTED BY

Vikas Malhotra M.D.

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