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Sales of Christmas trees are booming this year, the Fauci Effect is driving up applications to medical schools, and COVID surges are wrecking contact tracing efforts.
One of the many negative effects of the pandemic is that it has made Americans even more sedentary - and the effects of this are long-lasting. With the continued rising number of Coronavirus cases, more people are staying at home, working remotely, and getting less exercise.
Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Zvi Pearlstein is sharing with us today why stretching and mindfulness are more crucial than ever in the sedentary COVID Era.
This will also be the last of our COVID Weekly episodes. Thanks for joining us throughout this crazy year - and please join us in the new year as we transition to a broader daily news program!
As always, feel free to reach out to us at any time with questions or ideas at Covid19@RadioMD.com.
How to have fun socializing in the cold, 911 is reaching its breaking point, and the CDC says 450,000 U.S. deaths are possible by February.
This holiday season, parents are facing the difficult decision of whether or not to travel to see their loved ones. Even before the pandemic, holiday travel with children can often be a stressful ordeal. But now, parents will encounter additional demands to keep their family safe.
Dr. Gary Kirkilas is a pediatrician in Arizona as well as a member of the AAP Committee on Communications and Media and will help us navigate this upcoming, usually busy, travel season
As always, feel free to reach out to us at any time with questions or ideas at Covid19@RadioMD.com.
More Americans are now willing to get vaccine, more kids are getting the coronavirus, and COVID long hawkers have another obstacle ahead of them: health insurance.
The number of children who have tested positive for COVID-19 is expected to surpass 1,000,000 very soon. Which is scary for parents especially as we plan for school breaks and winter holidays.
Dr. Alison Tothy sat down recently on the podcast Healthy Children, she is a pediatric emergency medicine physician and a spokesperson for the AAP.
Hear the rest of this conversation with host Melanie Cole on the Healthy Children podcast, wherever you listen to your other podcasts.
As always, feel free to reach out to us at any time with questions or ideas at Covid19@RadioMD.com.
The growth of COVID-19 conspiracy theories is eroding belief in safety measures, cooking fatigue sets in as the pandemic drags on, and what are the rules of a Zoom wedding?
Although our celebrations will be very different this year, there is one part of the festive season that has not changed: Holiday Stress. People around the globe are still taking on a dizzying array of seasonal demands like shopping for gifts, baking cookies, and decorating.
This year they now have the added stress of navigating the holidays in the age of COVID-19. We have come to accept festive stress as part of the holiday season - much to the detriment of our wellness and our brain health.
According to Neuroscience Expert, Dr. Patrick Porter, managing this stress is imperative, especially in the age of COVID-19.
He is back on the show today to share tips people can use to tame festive stress, reduce symptoms of anxiety, and improve mental and physical wellness this holiday season. And learn more about Braintap here.
As always, feel free to reach out to us at any time with questions or ideas at Covid19@RadioMD.com.
COVID patients are also being diagnosed with mental illness, new strains of the virus are spreading faster, and the best ways to clean your cloth mask.
This year, Americans have been more vigilant than ever before about personal health and hygiene. As the cold and flu season approaches, we are wearing masks, washing our hands, and using hand sanitizer more frequently. But our hands are not the only parts of our body that we should be sanitizing.
Germs can spread via respiratory droplets that land in the nose or transfer from hands to the nose. Sanitizing the nose can help reduce the spread of germs and the risk of infection by interrupting the cycle of contamination between hands and nose.
Dr. Michael J. Manyak is a medical doctor, corporate medical executive as well as an author and gave us some tips on staying healthy this winter and cleaning our noses.
As always, feel free to reach out to us at any time with questions or ideas at Covid19@RadioMD.com.
Telework has people fleeing big cities, CDC suggests you wear a mask inside your home if you start to feel sick, and the debate over Thanksgiving plans continues.
Anxiety and dread about the state of the world right now are keeping many of us awake at night.
Whether it's your health or your job, some aspect of COVID-19 is probably throwing you off and making it difficult to rest. But we hope you can find some comfort in knowing this is happening to SO many other people right now.
Dr. Michael Awad is a fellowship-trained sleep surgeon and chief of sleep surgery at Northwestern Medicine and joined Dr. Holly Lucille on her Radio MD podcast Mindful Medicine to talk about sleep apnea, how sleep can build immunity, what to do when the world feels out of our control, and he tells us a bit more about this newer field he's in: sleep surgery.
As always, feel free to reach out to us at any time with questions or ideas at Covid19@RadioMD.com.
Coronavirus can survive on the skin for 9 hours, Four U.S. Counties Remain COVID-free, and does Vitamin D help fight severe COVID cases?
Can you believe we're going on 9 months of this pandemic mess? As we head into winter, it seems like some people are starting to head back to restaurants, but a LOT have been getting into cooking and baking.
Well, today we're talking to Chef Abbie Gelman, who was recently on the RadioMD Podcast HER. She has been a Registered Dietitian for more than a decade, and a chef for twice as long as that.
She talks with Dr. Pam Peeke about diving into comfort food when the world gets crazy, batch cooking for your future self, changing your diet for boosting immunity, and navigating the grocery store in a pandemic.
Hear the full episode on RadioMD or any podcast platform.
As always, feel free to reach out to us at any time with questions or ideas at Covid19@RadioMD.com.
Dozens of mammals at risk of COVID infection, COVID biggest cause of police deaths this year, and Dr. Fauci says social distancing protocols will most likely last until 2022.
Well, colleges and universities are completely changed during this pandemic, with no parties and no classes in person in most places.
In an episode of another RadioMD podcast Healthy Children, our host Melanie Cole talked with Dr. Yolanda Reid Chassiakos, about managing a kid in college at this time. She is the Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA
Hear this full episode and more on Healthy Children, found on all podcast platforms.
As always, feel free to reach out to us at any time with questions or ideas at Covid19@RadioMD.com.
COVID probably isn't seasonal, can you catch COVID on a plane, and Black Friday won't look the same this year most likely.
We worry so much about getting the virus but for those who have had it and recovered, there is a whole new world of struggle on the other side of COVID.
Ashok Gupta is the director of the Gupta Program, a neuroplasticity and holistic health program for a range of chronic conditions, and is here today to tell us his thoughts on Post COVID Syndrome.
Find out more about this work and sign up for the coronavirus challenge here.
As always, feel free to reach out to us at any time with questions or ideas at Covid19@RadioMD.com.
Remdesivir 'has little or no effect' on survival, males dominate COVID-19 decision making, and nitric oxide shows promise as an antiviral treatment.
It's October which means it's the spooky season with or without the pandemic. So how are we supposed to handle Halloween with social distancing protocols still in place?
Dr. Deborah Gilboa, also known as Dr. G is a youth development and resilience expert & family physician and will give us some tips for navigating the holiday this year.
As always, feel free to reach out to us at any time with questions or ideas at Covid19@RadioMD.com.
Fauci Says U.S. 'Not in a Good Place' With COVID, what will happen to mall Santas during the pandemic, and drinking rates are still very high even without strict lockdowns.
Have you been remembering more dreams? Are they weirdly COVID specific? Well, you're not the only one.
Sleep schedules across the globe have been upended due to coronavirus. Maybe you're sleeping more because you lost your job or you don't need an alarm anymore. Or maybe you're anxiety is keeping you awake all night.
Deirdre Barrett studies dreams and joined Dr. Pam Peeke on her RadioMD podcast HER to talk about weird dreams and late nights during the pandemic.
As always, feel free to reach out to us at any time with questions or ideas at Covid19@RadioMD.com.
How safe is your apartment building during coronavirus, the pandemic has people surfing in Ohio, and a new poll shows the pandemic and healthcare are big issues for voters heading into this election.
The COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed the landscape of health and safety in America. As Americans begin to re-enter the workforce, health status will continue to be an ongoing and daily concern for both employees and employers. Testing as well as symptom assessment, monitoring, and health care coordination for employers seeking to safely reengage staff returning to the workplace will be important.
To talk more about how we can safely re-enter the workforce is Dr. Rhonda Medows, the CEO of Ayin Health Solutions.
As always, feel free to reach out to us at any time with questions or ideas at Covid19@RadioMD.com.
Dr. Fauci says we’re still in the first wave of the pandemic, why the flu vaccine is still important this year, people who wear glasses might be better protected from COVID,
The World Health Organization recommends avoiding the dentist for non-essential dental work in communities that are experiencing high transmission numbers. But author and dentist Dr. Nammy Patel strongly disagrees. She joins us today to tell us why.
As always, feel free to reach out to us at any time with questions or ideas at Covid19@RadioMD.com.
Does plexiglass really do anything, saliva tests look promising, and COVID-19 will eventually become seasonal.
As the pandemic continues, scientists’ understanding of its risks to pregnant women has shifted over time. And there are still a lot of unanswered questions about risks facing this group, and what can be done to reduce those risks.
Dr. Yalda Afshar is co-leading a nationwide study of more than 1,000 American women who are pregnant (or recently gave birth) and have had COVID-19, to seek answers to these questions.
And COVID-19 has us worrying about all of our friends and family getting sick, but what about our pets? Dr. Albert Ahn has 25 years of vet work under his belts and talks to us a bit about keeping our dogs healthy as well during a global pandemic.
As always, feel free to reach out to us at any time with questions or ideas at Covid19@RadioMD.com.
Should you fly home for the holidays, why 6 feet apart is the rule, and what if Americans don’t take a new COVID-19 vaccine?
Working From Home. it seems like a lot of people are shifting to and sticking with this type of office. Whether you're setting up shop at your kitchen table or hunched into your laptop for a Zoom call from the bed, ergonomic issues are more likely to occur while working from home, especially since most people's transition to this lifestyle was quite abrupt.
Dr. Chad Henriksen is a chiropractor and has been working in the industry for 20 years now, and joined Dr. Holly Lucille on her RadioMD Podcast Mindful Medicine to talk ergonomics, alignment, and tips for productivity from home.
As always, feel free to reach out to us at any time with questions or ideas at Covid19@RadioMD.com.
FDA expands the use of Remdesivir in treating COVID-19 patients, how to hug during a pandemic, and the CDC is surveying more wastewater for COVID-19.
The past four months have been an emotional rollercoaster for the American workforce. The pandemic has created enduring changes to the way we live and work which has inevitably caused a lot of fear, confusion, and stress for people at all levels of business. Whether you are in the office or working at home, productivity is impossible when you are riddled with anxiety or struggling to adapt to the rapidly-changing circumstances.
Joining us today is Aneesh Chaudhry, he is the founder of SoulPhysio Lifestyle, a brain health clinic and integrative healthcare network - and he shares some practical tips to manage stress, maintain focus and cope with the new pressures of work-life.
As always, feel free to reach out to us at any time with questions or ideas at Covid19@RadioMD.com.
Vapers at a higher risk of contracting COVID-19, About 6% of the deaths attributed to COVID-19 are caused by the coronavirus alone, and it's been confirmed it's possible to catch COVID twice.
You may have hit zoom fatigue in recent weeks but meetings and gatherings will probably be taking place on screens for a while longer. We've never looked at screens more than before and maintaining eye health is an important part of staying healthy right now.
Rhonda Soest is the Sr. Vice President of Sales & Marketing at EyePromise, and joins us with a few tips on maintaining eye health during the pandemic.
Now, our understanding of COVID-19 is evolving daily. What we know today is that the virus is a multi-organ disease, affecting more than just the lungs. It also affects the heart, kidneys, and pancreas. More recently, doctors are seeing neurological symptoms in COVID-19 patients, including stroke, indicating disruptions to the central nervous system as well.
Dr. Babak Jahromi is a Neurosurgeon at Northwestern Medicine and tells us more about the neurological impact of coronavirus.
As always, feel free to reach out to us at any time with questions or ideas at Covid19@RadioMD.com.
COVID-19 is now the third leading cause of death in the United States, FDA announces emergency authorization for convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19, and are neck gaiters useful as face coverings? Turns out yes, they are fine.
With the end of mask-wearing not being anywhere in sight, entrepreneurs are finding innovative ways to make them at least more comfortable. By holding the fabric just a few millimeters away from the nose and mouth, the new HeartForm mask accessory facilitates breathing, keeps wet face mask material away from the face, and makes it easier to talk. Paul Dobbins tells us more about what he and his partner Maggie Dobbins created.
And everyone is hoping for a COVID 19 vaccine to come around as soon as possible. But how soon is...too soon? Russia says they have a vaccine and other places say they will have one by the end of the year. I talked to Dr. Jeremy Levin about the latest in COVID vaccines - he is a scientist and the Chairman of the global Biotechnology Innovation Organization.
As always, feel free to reach out to us at any time with questions or ideas at Covid19@RadioMD.com.
The FDA authorizes the emergency use of a saliva test, many COVID patients in the US got unnecessary antibiotics in the early stages of the pandemic, and has the coronavirus killed social cigarette smoking once and for all?
New data shows a dramatic dip in U.S. cancer screenings – a consequence partially attributed to people staying away from the doctor’s office. As states reopen and non-emergency medical visits resume, people will continue to limit unnecessary public interactions.
But since the pandemic, more than 18,000 colorectal cancer screenings have been delayed, resulting in an estimated additional 4,500 colorectal cancer deaths over the next decade.
Dr. Benjamin Levy joins us to talk about these numbers. He is a gastroenterologist from Chicago who specializes in colorectal cancer.
As always, feel free to reach out to us at any time with questions or ideas at Covid19@RadioMD.com.
COVID-19 may mean a half-million fewer U.S. births, Recent study looks into how coronavirus travels indoors, should you buy a face shield, and will COVID vaccine trials reflect U.S. diversity?
With the pandemic resulting in social isolation and increased stress, it’s more important than ever for those struggling with Opioid Use Disorder to speak with a healthcare professional. An estimated 2 million people aged 12 or older have an opioid use disorder.
Dr. Adam Rubinstein specializes in the treatment of opioid use disorder and addiction and tells us how with the right treatment and support, people can recover and stay in recovery.
As always, feel free to reach out to us at any time with questions or ideas at Covid19@RadioMD.com.
The FDA's list of dangerous hand sanitizers has now grown to more than 100, the pandemic has generated a lot of trash, what are the neurological complications of COVID-19, and why coronavirus is making us all socially awkward.
As states see a spike in COVID positive cases, Dr. Richard Webby, a member of the Infectious Diseases Department at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the World Health Organization’s Vaccine Composition Team, are watching other viruses spread around the world.
We talk to him about those other illnesses and how they may relate to COVID19.
In the wake of COVID-19, healthcare providers are being forced to rethink the traditional waiting room experience. DocClocker, a Tampa-based medical wait time reporting software that was founded, funded and is run entirely by practicing physicians, know exactly what medical providers and patients need as we battle the current COVID surge.
Founder and Cardiologist Kevin Makati tells us about that app.
As always, feel free to reach out to us at any time with questions or ideas at Covid19@RadioMD.com.
Spike in COVID-19 cases leads to emergency plasma shortage, Oxford vaccine shows promise, research shows an increase in Broken Heart Syndrome during the pandemic, and children are regressing in time of COVID-19.
It's no question that masks are here to stay, for at least the next few months. But what does wearing cloth on your face do to your skin? And how can you keep it healthy and clear while doing your part to fight the virus?
Dr. Stacy Chimento is a dermatologist in Miami, Florida, and joined us to talk about skincare in the age of COVID-19.
For some with hearing aids, masks have even affected their hearing. Global audiology company, Signia, has created a specialized mask setting to account for the audio impact of mask-wearing. The aids also come with a robust new "Remote Care" system that helps keep wearers from having to go into doctors' offices to get their settings adjusted.
We talk to audiologist Dr. Tish Ramirez about these advances in hearing technology during the pandemic.
As always, feel free to reach out to us at any time with questions or ideas at Covid19@RadioMD.com.
The CDC points to 3 main COVID-19 symptoms, why was everyone baking bread early in quarantine, and why some hand sanitizers have a foul odor.
The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on kids. The mental, psychosocial aspects of social distancing and isolation are starting to pile up as we enter another month of this new normal.
But as the weather gets warmer, kids are trying to see their friends, head to a park or a pool, and play outside. But what activities are safe this summer amid the pandemic?
Dr. Tanya Altmann is a best-selling author, network television parenting expert, and an American Academy of Pediatrics spokesperson, and joined RadioMD’s Melanie Cole on her podcast Healthy Children to discuss how to navigate a summer with kids during coronavirus.
And as the pandemic continues its hold on the states, growing in a large number of places, experts are worried that canceling summer activities like sports, camps, and school will put kids at an increased risk of drowning. The University of Arizona’s Dr. Gary Kirkilas joins us to talk about those concerns.
As always, feel free to reach out to us at any time with questions or ideas at Covid19@RadioMD.com.
How to get kids to wear and understand masks, are public bathrooms safe to use right now, and can the AC filter in your home, office or local mall protect you from Covid-19?
Now that states nationwide are re-opening, mask-wearing has somehow become a controversial topic of debate. Dr. Niket Sonpal is a New York City-based Board-Certified Internist, Gastroenterologist, and faculty member at Touro College of Medicine and is here to answer some common mask questions.
And violence seems to be everywhere right now and it's not only the protests against racism and police brutality. Domestic abuse spiked during COVID-19 and it is far from over. Although our country has started the reopening process, the pandemic and its economic fallout have made it harder for those who experience domestic violence to escape their abuser.
Mannette Morgan is a violence and domestic abuse expert- and is here to share how survivors can get the help they need.
As always, feel free to reach out to us at any time with questions or ideas at Covid19@RadioMD.com.
How to move apartments safely during a pandemic, FDA warns 9 hand sanitizers may contain a potentially fatal ingredient, and a recent poll finds almost 1/3 of Black Americans know someone who died of COVID-19, coronavirus bubbles: How do they work and who is in yours?
Friendship is a powerful asset. Those friends closest to you can hold you up in the lowest of times and celebrate you during the highest times of your life.
As we move through the uncertainty of the COVID-19 era, friendship is especially helpful -- possibly in more ways than one.
Author Lydia Denworth was a guest on Dr. Pamela Peeke’s RadioMD podcast HER to explain why putting positive relationships at the center of our lives is so critical, perhaps now more than ever.
As always, feel free to reach out to us at any time with questions or ideas at Covid19@RadioMD.com.
The CDC has updated its list of risk factors for COVID-19, 40–45% who contract new coronavirus are asymptomatic, with community pools close why not rent out your backyard pool, and coronavirus upends the sharing economy.
The country is reopening - whether we like it or not. And that return to normal includes some healthcare offices that were closed during the height of the pandemic - like the dentist. Joining us today to talk about how to head to the dentist safely is Dr. Kyle Bogan - the owner of North Orange Family Dentistry in Lewis Center, Ohio.
Many people were accustomed to company gym memberships or other wellness programs before remote work started - but as jobs change and shift towards a possible remote future after the pandemic - those wellness programs will also evolve. Corporate Wellness Expert Erika Zauner tells us about those changes.
As always, feel free to reach out to us at any time with questions or ideas at Covid19@RadioMD.com.
Tips for elevator use during a pandemic, isolation puts teens at risk, and coronavirus news begins to overwhelm people.
The American Red Cross is now testing all blood, platelet, and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies. To tell us more about this new access to testing is Laura McGuire, an External Communications Manager with the Red Cross.
Donation appointments can be made by downloading the free Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
We also talk to Marta Santamaria, the CEO and Owner of The Venue, in Asheville, North Carolina who is giving away 2 free weddings for those who have been on the frontlines of the COVID 19 crisis.
As always, feel free to reach out to us at any time with questions or ideas at Covid19@RadioMD.com.
Habits people want to keep post-lockdown, is the pandemic revealing who your true friends are, as summer begins, the CDC updates social guidelines, COVID-19 is changing how we grieve, and a mask update: how often should you wash it, and what is the best fabric to make one?
I don't know about you but I feel like I haven't had a good night's sleep in weeks. The endless stream of protest videos and updates and calls to action keeps me scrolling on twitter way past my bedtime. And oh year! Coronavirus is still a threat! Whatever world events are prioritized for you - it's probably keeping you up at night also. Joining us to talk sleep health despite it all is Dr. Patrick Porter, Founder of BrainTap.
Our Healthcare Hero is Lacy Ghannam, a certified medical assistant at Shriners Hospital for Children in Portland, Oregon where she has been working on implementing a telehealth option to provide care to patients without requiring them to come to the hospital.
As always, feel free to reach out to us at any time with questions or ideas at Covid19@RadioMD.com.
How to stay safe from coronavirus while protesting, A coronavirus vaccine could require not one but two shots, Have you been having weird dreams since the pandemic hit, and Uruguay makes their airport a drive-in movie theater during the quarantine.
With families stuck at home, a bleak side effect of the pandemic has been an increase in abuse. Joining us today to talk about child abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic is Dr. Melissa Peters - An Associate Professor and Medical Director of the CHIPS Center at Children’s of Alabama.
Our Healthcare Hero takes us to the cafeteria at Shriners Hospitals for Children in Portland Oregon. The manager of that department, Jacque DeVore has been providing a ‘grocery shopping’ option for staff that allows them to purchase a box of groceries from the hospital rather than going to the grocery store.
Our show is now a weekly production, with new episodes coming out every Wednesday afternoon.
As always, feel free to reach out to us at any time with questions or ideas at Covid19@RadioMD.com.
How to stay safe from coronavirus while protesting, A coronavirus vaccine could require not one but two shots, Have you been having weird dreams since the pandemic hit, and Uruguay makes their airport a drive-in movie theater during the quarantine.
With families stuck at home, a bleak side effect of the pandemic has been an increase in abuse. Joining us today to talk about child abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic is Dr. Melissa Peters - An Associate Professor and Medical Director of the CHIPS Center at Children’s of Alabama.
Our Healthcare Hero takes us to the cafeteria at Shriners Hospitals for Children in Portland Oregon. The manager of that department, Jacque DeVore has been providing a ‘grocery shopping’ option for staff that allows them to purchase a box of groceries from the hospital rather than going to the grocery store.
Our show is now a weekly production, with new episodes coming out every Wednesday afternoon.
As always, feel free to reach out to us at any time with questions or ideas at Covid19@RadioMD.com.
Will Black Lives Matter protests spur a second wave of coronavirus, Zoloft is in shortage due to increased demand during the pandemic, a new industry is forming around social distancing consultants, managing anxiety about the country reopening, and should you worry about catching coronavirus through your eyes.
We’ll also hear a snippet from a conversation with Dr. Roger Hall, author of Staying Happy Being Productive, who recently joined Dr. Holly Lucille on her RadioMD Podcast Mindful Medicine to share tips for easing some of the irrational fears and worries impacting us during the pandemic.
We also talk to Singer and activist Teraj talking about celebrating Pride month in quarantine.
Our Healthcare Hero today is Jeanna Barbieri, a nurse working at Lowell General Hospital in Massachusetts. In addition to her duties providing medical care, she has been helping COVID-19 patients cope with loneliness and a no-visitor policy by helping to keep patients' spirits up - including decorating rooms with family photos through her project, Pictures for Patients.
Those with loved ones being treated at Lowell General Hospital who need a pick-me-up can submit a request to picturesforpatients@lowellgeneral.org. For those interested in contributing to the project's future, Jeanna has launched a Paypal (picturesforpatients@lowellgeneral.org.) and a Venmo (@picturesforpatients). All of the money raised is going directly to supplies for the project, and she says any that is left over will be donated to random acts of kindness through her community.
Our show is now a weekly production, with new episodes coming out every Wednesday afternoon.
As always, feel free to reach out to us at any time with questions or ideas at Covid19@RadioMD.com.
What summer activities are riskier than others in the time of COVID-19, CDC says COVID-19 does not easily spread via contaminated surfaces, the WHO halts trials of hydroxychloroquine over safety fears, and how staying indoors affects the immune system.
We hear a snippet from an interview today between Dr. Michael S. Evange and Dr. Susanne Bennett on her Radio MD Podcast Wellness for Life to discuss 10 ways to override our genetic "hard-wiring" to respond to stress in a healthier way, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic,
We’ll also learn how to teach your kids about social distancing and why its so important, especially if they don't really understand why they can't have a play date or go to the playground. Jennifer Variste joined RadioMD’s Melanie Cole on our other podcast Healthy Children for that conversation.
And of course our Healthcare Hero today is Elizabeth Lowe, Medical Director of Primary Care Physicians At MarinHealth - she tells us a bit more about their mobile response unit.
This is the first of our weekly RadioMD COVID-19 episodes - we will now be releasing one episode a week on Wednesday afternoons.
If you want to know more or why you can always reach out to us at Covid19Daily@RadioMD.com.
1 in 4 YouTube Videos Mislead Viewers About COVID, what does a socially distant concert look like, how coronavirus has changed our weekends, and dentists in Michigan are urging their governor to allow them to resume routine dental care.
There are hundreds of thousands of patients who have had to put their surgeries on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for hospital space and safety - including hip surgeries, knee surgeries, and many more.
But what deems a surgery elective? How long can you wait? To answer these questions and a few more we spoke with Dr. Derek Ochiai - an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine expert in Arlington, Virginia.
This is actually our last daily episode - we’re shifting to a weekly schedule now - we’re also taking a long weekend off here at RadioMD for Memorial Day - so what that means is our next episode will come out Wednesday 05/27, and then only on Wednesdays after that.
If you want to know more or why you can always reach out to us at Covid19Daily@RadioMD.com.
French linguists debate the gender of the word COVID-19, more Americans are turning to CSA’s to get their produce during the pandemic, and could mouthwash help curb the spread of coronavirus, saying pushing it off further could lead to another potential public health crisis
Good food can be a real comfort when you’re sheltering in place for days. But we all need to resist the temptation to boredom-binge on sweets, or fatty, salty snacks. Our own Scott Webb caught up with Pamela Riggs- and outpatient nutrition coordinator and registered dietician nutritionist at MarinHealth. Check out the full interview on The Healing Podcast by MarinHealth on all podcast platforms.
Our healthcare Hero today is back in Salinas Valley, California. Carla Spencer is the Director of Emergency Services at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital and tells us a bit about how her department is holding up.
For questions or to submit a topic or tip, email covid19daily@radiomd.com.
The first coronavirus vaccine tested on humans has yielded some positive results, new research says if 80% of Americans wore masks, COVID-19 infections would plummet, restaurants get creative with keeping customers dining in but away from each other, and visit museums like the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the American Museum of Natural History online.
A group of California-based physicians went to New York City recently to work side by side with doctors and nurses to learn everything they can about effective COVID-19 treatment.
In addition to providing support to help relieve those physicians who have been working tirelessly for weeks, the group of doctors was also tasked with bringing back what they learned to help the State of California prepare for and effectively treat COVID-19 in the fall when a second wave could hit hospitals hard.
Joining us today is Dr. Tom Sugarman, who just got back from his trip to New York. He is the Senior Director of Government Affairs at Vituity and an emergency physician at Sutter Delta Medical Center.
For questions or to submit a topic or tip, email covid19daily@radiomd.com.
The FDA reviewing is the accuracy of Abbott Laboratories coronavirus tests, can you wear a mask for too long, men are less likely to wear face masks because they’re not cool, and is COVID-19 a blessing for pangolins?
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting everyone, in different ways. How are children with special healthcare needs uniquely impacted -- especially those who often receive important care during the school day? Dr. Lynn Davidson sat down with RadioMD’s Melanie Cole recently to discuss how families can cope with the current situation.
You can hear the full conversation on another of our RadioMD podcasts Healthy Children.
And our Healthcare Hero today is Dr. Ana Ferwerda - the Medical Director of the C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics. She is involved in the oversight of the COVID-19 testing sites that the Brumback Clinics are running in Palm Beach County, Florida.
For questions or to submit a topic or tip, email covid19daily@radiomd.com.
Summer probably won't make COVID-19 go away, and porn is booming during coronavirus, but it's also expanding and diversifying the workforce.
Sure, everyone is a bit bored in quarantine, but isn't it kind of funny that we're all drawn towards doing the same type of activities? Baking bread, doing puzzles. Joining us today with more about why that might be and some other ways culture and social interactions are changing because of COVID-19 is Dr. Henry Mahncke, neuroscientist and CEO of Posit Science.
And our Healthcare Hero today is Elizabeth Ellison, a service line specialist at the University of Missouri Health Care’s medical intensive care unit at University Hospital in Columbia.
For questions or to submit a topic or tip, email covid19daily@radiomd.com.
Coronavirus and astrology, will restaurant workers return to work, and could llamas help curb the virus?
Being asked to stay home is an even greater burden for those battling addiction. Licensed mental health and addiction counselor Donna Marks joins us this episode to tell us about how quarantine is affecting those battling addiction, and tips to stay on course.
For questions or to submit a topic or tip, email covid19daily@radiomd.com.
1.4 million healthcare jobs were lost in April, the cost of care deters 1 in 7 people from seeking treatment for COVID-19, and Wuhan draws up plans to test all 11 million residents.
Our Healthcare Hero today is in California - Irene Teper is the Medical Director of After Hours / Adult Acute Care Clinic at MarinHealth, and tells us about a day in her life on the front lines.
Living alone is preferred by some. But How far does that stretch during the era of COVID-19? Author Glynnis MacNicol recently joined Dr. Pamela Peeke on her RadioMD podcast HER to talk about her recent article in the New York Times, and to share her experiences as a single woman who has already navigated the solace of living alone -- and how she is viewing our current state of social distancing, sheltering in place, and isolation.
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A new antibody test has been given emergency use approval from the FDA, ergonomic tips for your home office, how coronavirus might affect our summer plans, and why a baby boom probably won't happen while we’re all quarantined.
A community-based strategy In California is working to reduce hospital volume by providing Free, Rapid Drive Through Testing & Telehealth Services for Marginalized Communities. But the initiative also helps once someones been diagnosed, with what comes next. We sat down with one of the three founders of myCovidMD Dr. Briana DeCuir-Young.
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What it’s like to navigate the world during COVID 19 with OCD, all dressed up with nowhere to go - the beauty industry is feeling the effects of coronavirus, The Atlantic digs into why exactly you should be wearing a mask.
Does having diabetes put you at greater risk for complications from COVID-19? RADIOMDs Scott Webb talked to Endocrinologist Dr. Linda Gaudiani, president of MarinHealth Endocrine and Diabetes Center about just this.
And community organizing is happening around the world right now, as residents step up to help hospitals and other frontline workers during this pandemic. Jen Laird White is one of those organizers and today's healthcare hero. She is the Former Mayor of Nyack, New York, and has been working on many initiatives and Facebook groups to support her local hospital Montefiore Nyack.
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Coronavirus got you down? Take it out on a piñata. If you’re not social distancing - it could end up on social media, what Google searches can tell us about our coronavirus thoughts and fears. and DIY projects using food scraps around your kitchen.
Plus hear an interview with Deepak Vashishth, the director of the Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. A team of researchers there has developed a potential solution: a machine that uses ultraviolet (UVC) light to sterilize thousands of protective masks each day.
And We’re heading down South for our Healthcare Hero today, which is Andrew Loehr. He is the Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President of Nursing at Children’s of Alabama - and tells us a bit about what his team has seen during the pandemic.
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Meat shortages start to affect fast-food restaurants, Americans are eating more seafood anyway, and first-hand accounts of what having coronavirus feels like.
Plus hear an interview with Dr. Leigh Vinocur Board Certified Emergency Physician and Spokesperson for the American College of Emergency Physicians to talk about the mental strain and burnout of working in the ER - after the news of an ER doctor in Manhattan dying by suicide last week.
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Are objects like your phone and keys a COVID-19 risk? Full Body sanitation pods at the Hong Kong Airport, and how COVID-19 has made life a bit more inclusive for those with a range of disabilities.
Plus hear an interview with Dr. Rani Banik on how viruses spread through the eyes, and how to reduce our exposure to harmful blue light now that we’re spending even more time on screens while stuck at home.
And our healthcare heroes are the staff of Montefiore Nyack Hospital, hear a couple of members tell us about what they've been seeing on the frontlines of the pandemic.
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Masks, conference calls, and social distancing are making life hard for the deaf, a Mexican Lucha Libre wrestler is sewing masks to fight coronavirus, sympathy cards are selling out, and an Alabama man gets arrested for camping in a shut-down Disney World.
Plus hear an interview with Dr. Amanda Avila on how people are avoiding going to emergency rooms during COVID-19 even when they should be going for other medical emergencies.
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The City of Juneau, Alaska started a joke hotline to cheer people up, and these neighbors hadn't met until quarantine, turns out they're related.
Plus hear an interview with Dr. Gary Kirkilas. He personally drives around Phoenix Arizona in a 40-foot mobile medical van providing free pediatric, adolescent, and young adult care for the homeless youth population. We got a hold of him to tell us more about helping the youth in his city. Get in touch with Dr. Kirkilas on his blog and Twitter.
And our Healthcare Hero today is Jeff Wardell, the Chief Philanthropy Officer of the Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Foundation. The Foundation has delivered personal protective equipment to local nonprofit organizations to help protect frontline volunteers and the at-risk populations they serve. The overall goal of the Foundation is to raise money to support the Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System in its mission to provide quality healthcare to their patients and to improve the health and well-being of their community.
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When New York City needed hospital space, film location scouts pitched in, Researchers find more Americans are breaking stay-at-home orders, and what are mask valves, and why are cities banning them?
Plus an interview with cardiologist Dr. Stephen Sinatra on the connection between the heart, lungs, and COVID-19, as well as precautions and preventive measures to take for people with pre-existing heart conditions.
And our Healthcare Heroes today are the Nyack Mask Makers - a community project providing PPE masks for doctors, nurses, and staff at Montefiore Nyack Hospital, as they serve Rockland County, New York, during the increased patient activity caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. We chat with Bill Batson about that group.
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More Americans believe the worst of the pandemic is behind us, could nicotine help fight the coronavirus, and how to be a good roommate in a crisis.
Plus an excerpt of an interview with conflict resolution professional and mediator Carol Barkes - on how to keep the peace at home during quarantine.
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More workers are drinking while on the clock at home, when to call your vet during the pandemic, and a quick round-up of all those drug treatments we’ve been hearing about.
Plus an excerpt from an interview with Dr. Lisa Wolfe, an associate professor of Neurology and of Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care at Northwestern Medicine - about how patients with CPAP may be affected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
And our Healthcare Heroes today are the staff of Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital Child Life department in Memphis, TN. Child Life Director Jessica Liles tells us about how they are getting creative keeping kids in hospitals upbeat and comfortable during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Blood clots and strokes in young people being some COVID-19’s newest mystery symptoms, some scientists are treating Men with COVID-19 with female sex hormones, and an old over the counter heartburn medication is being tested to treat coronavirus.
Plus an excerpt of an interview with Dr. Eric Karchmer, a practicing Chinese medical doctor, on what Chinese Medicine can do during the current coronavirus pandemic. You can hear the full interview on our sister podcast The Dr. Taz Show.
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We love seeing our friends and family - but are you suffering from Zoom fatigue, reckless driving is up during the pandemic, and tips on picking up prescriptions safely from the pharmacy.
Plus an interview with Dr. Eldred Taylor on how to get better sleep in stressful situations.
And our Healthcare Hero today brings us to the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where engineers like Justin Koch are providing assistance to their local hospitals. A team there has created face shields using 3D printers that can be put into immediate use by medical personnel at UAB’s Hospital.
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Are you brave enough to cut your hair at home, one woman uses uniforms of her late husband to make masks, and Comfort TV: what people are watching in quarantine.
Plus an interview with Dr. Leigh Vinocur on how to spend time outdoors safer.
And our Healthcare Heroes are from Florida today. University of Florida Medical Students Emily Edwards and Christine Rodhouse are offering their services to UF Staff to help with child care and household chores
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Largest hydroxychloroquine study to date finds no benefit for COVID-19, FDA has approved its first at-home COVID-19 test, medical experts say stop wearing medical gloves, and photographers share photos from isolation.
Plus an interview with Praburaajan Selvarajan, the CEO of Madison Technologies, about ways they are developing strategies to help people contact trace.
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Could antibody tests really help end quarantine, retail spending is in a free fall, and spice up your next meeting by bringing a goat into your zoom call.
Plus an interview with Paul Cambell, Executive Director of Healthcare at Kellogg & Clinical Associate Professor at Kellogg School of Management. He talks about whether or not optimism can be effective during a pandemic.
Let us know what you think, are you an optimist, or is it just too hard given the state of things right now? Shoot us an email and tell us your thoughts.
And in our Healthcare Heroes Spotlight are Liz Bernich and Gina McGuire who started FLAG to coordinate community donations of masks and food to help out busy first responders. The group started in New Jersey but is now in 29 states.
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Could dogs sniff out COVID-19, one in three jobs held by women has been designated as essential, and an app developed to recognize coughs could help out during the pandemic.
We also chat with Anne Baum, the vice president of distribution channels & labor relations for Capital BlueCross in Central Pennsylvania. She gives us a few tips to stay focused while trying to work from home, as well as gives managers a few ideas on leading during a pandemic.
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Make the most of your telemedicine call, the mental health crisis during COVID-19, Dr. Fauci says sports without fans is possible, and do you miss the sounds of your office? Look no further than this website.
Plus an interview with Dr. Leigh Vinocur on how to get groceries and food safely.
And our new segment on healthcare heroes starts today! In this episode, we talk to Lauren Short, the Director of Volunteer Services at Riverside Healthcare in Kankakee, IL - she tells us about some of the most touching community donations they've received so far - and tells us some tips on how you can help hospitals in your area.
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How would “immunity certificates” work, social distancing until 2022, are masks really that effective in curbing the spread and of the virus, phone calls are making a comeback during the quarantine.
Plus an interview on how you should talk to your children when it comes to COVID-19, with Dr. Melissa Brown - a Licensed Psychologist and Senior Clinical Manager at UPMC Pinnacle Psychological Associates.
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Why the world shutdown for COVID-19 and not other infectious viruses, 90-day refills of prescriptions could cause a shortage, and Coors answers one woman’s call for more beer.
Also, we sit down with clinical pharmacist and nutritionist Dr. James Lavalle this episode, who says a big part of keeping your immune system healthy is being aware of what's happening in your gut. He’ll tell us about some healthy habits, and habits to break.
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President Trump wants to stop funding the World Health Organization, are you drinking more during the pandemic? Plasma could possibly help COVID-19 patients, and 27 ways to show love to others while social distancing.
Plus an interview with Dr. Rosalind Ramsey-Goldman, a Professor of Rheumatology Medicine at Northwestern Medicine, about balancing the use of hydroxychloroquine between COVID-19 and Lupus patients.
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A Georgia bar owner pays staff in a clever way, can you test for coronavirus in wastewater, sale of sex toys triples in New Zealand, and is it still safe to get take out?
Also, listen to some words of encouragement sent to the Evergreen Health Staff by some local Seattle elementary school students - read by Dr. Jason VanWinkle, an infectious disease, traveling medicine and wound care physician at Evergreen Health.
Are you still getting take out? Is it because you don't want to cook, or you want to support restaurants in your town? Let us know! Shoot us an email and we’ll read some of your answers - and shout out your favorite local takeout - in an upcoming episode.
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Dr. Fauci talks about reopening the country, Johnson & Johnson warns of a temporary shortage of Tylenol, and how safe are home deliveries?
Plus - we all know most of the common symptoms of coronavirus - a fever, a dry cough, but what about the less common ones? Joining us once again is Dr. Leigh Vinocur, Board Certified Emergency Physician and Spokesperson for the American College of Emergency Physicians to tell us about typical vs atypical symptoms.
Have you been shopping more online? Would you rather pick up your own groceries or pay someone to shop for you? We want to hear from you! Let us know in an email.
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Some doctors are moving away from using ventilators, watching Wuhan emerge from their coronavirus crisis, Several COVID19 testing sites around the nation will close today due to a lack of federal funding.
Plus we’ll hear from Dr. Henry Mahncke, a neuroscientist and CEO of Posit Science who will give us some healthy ways to keep our brains going while life slows down around us.
And take our survey - let us know how you feel about shaking hands when we get through this coronavirus phase. Should it stay, should it go? Email us your opinion and let us know if you think shaking hands should be a thing of the past, or if you like the ritual and think we should go back to shaking hands when we reengage?
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1 in 8 Americans know someone with COVID-19, ski goggles for doctors, how to decontaminate when you come home, and what can we learn from China’s handling of the COVID-19 outbreak?
Plus two interviews on using telemedicine during COVID-19. As in-person interactions of any kind are being discouraged more and more, how can we use telemedicine to its full potential? We talk to Dr. Neil Parikh, the Senior Medical Director at Oscar Health in New York City - and Phil Crowley, a lawyer working in pharmaceutical, biomedical, and information technology.
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We all want to go back to our lives, but how will we know when that is safe? Starbucks requires workers to wear masks and how warmer spring temperatures will affect COVID-19.
Plus an interview with Dr. Colleen Cira - a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in women and trauma who talked to us about managing stress and dealing with trauma during these difficult times.
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Cloth masks, another possible drug helping patients, Great American Buy Local Day, and how the cast of the 2011 film Contagion is helping spread information about COVID-19.
Plus an interview on boosting your immune system with Dr. Christine Horner, one of the country’s leading authorities on integrative and preventative health.
And we’ll hear part 2 of an interview Dr. Roger McIntyre, the Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacology at the University of Toronto and CEO of AltMed about loneliness and isolation during COVID 19 quarantines - you can catch the first part of our talk in Monday's episode.
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Coronavirus could be seasonal, how the virus is affecting animals, and what exactly is a fever?
Plus an interview on pregnancies and deliveries with Avery Fisher, Certified Nurse Midwife with AFA OBGYN and Emerson Hospital.
We’ll also an extended interview hear from Dr. Roger McIntyre, the Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacology at the University of Toronto and the CEO of AltMed. He’ll talk to us about loneliness, which he says was a public health concern even before we were all asked to stay home,
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Barbie is donating her clothes to make more masks, how do you find and pay for healthcare if you are now unemployed, and what to do if someone in your home gets coronavirus.
Plus an interview with Board-Certified Physician and Nutritionist Dr. Eddie Fatakhov on hydroxychloroquine, a drug that has been helping some coronavirus patients.
We’ll also talk to Dr. Gonzalo Bearman, Epidemiologist & Director of the Virginia Commonwealth University Health Infection Prevention Program on flattening the curve, and life after the pandemic.
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Unemployment numbers in the U.S. reach a bleak high, medical schools are letting students graduate early. What if you have a medical issue that’s not coronavirus? And, how long does coronavirus stay in the air?
Plus an interview with Dr. Tony Piro of Emerson Hospital about mental health and COVID-19.
We’ll also hear from Dr. Leigh Vinocur, Board Certified Emergency Physician and Spokesperson for the American College of Emergency Physicians, on some of the biggest challenges facing ER’s today.
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Are all those Zoom video calls as secure as we think? What exactly do ventilators do, and how you can report price gouging on household cleaning products during this time?
Plus, an interview with Dr. Jaime Salas Rushford. He gave us some tips about maintaining our health during a pandemic, as well as insight on how the crisis is affecting his home of Puerto Rico.
We’ll also hear from Dr. Roger Hall, a business psychologist, executive coach, and author of "Staying Happy Being Productive: The Big 10 Things Successful People Do.” He discusses how to actually get work done while working from home.
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Instacart employees on strike, how you can report price gouging on sanitizers, and manufacturers nationwide are stepping up to make ventilators.
Plus an interview with licensed mental health counselor Jessica Baum for some tips on keeping your relationships healthy, even when you're stuck at home with your loved ones, in the time of COVID-19.
Also an interview with PC Matic CEO Rob Cheng about keeping your information safe from your makeshift home office.
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President Trump extends the timeline for social distancing, even the outdoors gets closed in some places, and how long does COVID-19 really last on some surfaces?
Plus an excerpt from an interview with Dr. Jarad Wilson about rapid antibody testing using blood from a finger prick, to test for SARS-CoV2. Hear more from Dr. Suzanne Bennett's podcast Wellness for Life.
Also an interview with Board Certified Emergency Physician and Spokesperson for the American College of Emergency Physicians Dr. Leigh Vinocur about flattening the curve.
We even get some good news from John Krasinksi.
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson test positive for the virus, New York State rounds up retired healthcare workers to support current staff, and a couple of temporary solutions to the mask and personal protective equipment (PPE) shortage across the U.S.
Plus interviews with Dr. Molina Dayal and Dr. Maureen Schulte of SIRM St. Louis about fertility and COVID-19 -- what should you be doing if you are or are trying to get pregnant?
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Italian physicians send a warning about treating more patients in their homes, the CDC tries out a chatbot to help human doctors diagnose patients, and we hear a breakdown of states with the least amount of ICU beds.
Plus interviews with Dr. Amy Forrer and Dr. Venus Nicolino about managing anxiety about the virus, whatever age you are.
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Will the relief money be coming? RadioMD's Scott Webb provides an update on what's happening in Congress and Bill Klaproth puts into perspective exactly how much $2 trillion is.
There's a lot of misinformation circling, in the news, social media, and among family and friends. FEMA has started a website to break down common myths surrounding COVID-19 (fema.gov).
The shortage of ventilators is concerning. Dr. Adam J. Rubinstein, MD, FACS, shares information about the "Take a Breather" program, which is providing a solution.
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Today the CDC is reporting 33,404 cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. with 400 deaths.
With COVID-19 progressing so rapidly, scientists are desperately searching to identify how it spreads. The answer has been elusive, but researchers are learning important details.
Listen to learn more about how the virus works, signs of infection, and when to seek medical help. Keith Mortman, MD, of George Washington University Hospital also weighs in with important information on COVID-19 in younger populations.
The Coronavirus already has and will change our lives... and the future remains so uncertain. So the team at RadioMD is starting a new podcast. RadioMD COVID-19 Daily. This new podcast will feature a collection of quick stories and interviews about the coronavirus pandemic, anchored by Caitlin Whyte. Our goal is to pass along the biggest stories and interviews from the front lines of healthcare, to the social and economic impact felt across the country--every weekday, all in about 10 minutes. We’re all in this together and the more we stay informed, the better chance we all have to get through this. RadioMD COVID-19 Daily, the news you need... now.