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COVID-19: On The Frontlines

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

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Improvising Protective Medical Gear to Fight COVID-19

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2020/04/01

Host: Matt Birnholz, MD The international supply chain of medical equipment and materials has been strained by Asian and European countries already hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, which is why healthcare gear in dire need is now being looked at from a different perspective by university research teams. Listen in as Dr. Matt Birnholz sheds light on innovative ways PPE is being manufactured by Georgia Tech. Published April 1, 2020

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A Tale of Two Cities: Social Distancing in the 1918...

COVID-19: On The Frontlines ·

2020/03/28

Host: John Russell, MD Social distancing is surprisingly not a new concept in the United States. As our country geared up for World War I in 1918, social gatherings and parades to support the military were at an all-time high. But as feelings of patriotism spread at these events, so too did influenza. Join Dr. John Russell as he recounts The Tale of Two Cities: Philadelphia and St. Louis and how the spread of influenza was dramatically different between the two cities due to the

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The Lionized & the Condemned: Public Attitudes Toward...

COVID-19: On The Frontlines ·

2020/03/27

Host: Matt Birnholz, MD Healthcare workers face a new threat beyond the difficult prospects of overrun hospitals, PPE shortages, and incidental spread of the virus to their loved ones. As the pandemic escalates, shifting perceptions and moods from the public have put some clinicians in the crosshairs. Published March 27, 2020

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Silent Threats in a Pandemic: The Emotional Tolls of...

COVID-19: On The Frontlines ·

2020/03/27

Host: Matt Birnholz, MD Strategies of self-isolation from caregivers treating patients with COVID-19 are taking an emotional toll, cutting them off from their support networks at a time when workplace stress is at an all-time high. But the alternative, to many, is unthinkable. Published March 27, 2020

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Far from the Flu: COVID-19's Mysterious Presenting...

COVID-19: On The Frontlines ·

2020/03/27

Host: Matt Birnholz, MD Emerging reports are painting a far more complex picture of clinical presentations for COVID-19 than previously thought, stemming to exceptionally high viral loads in nasal cavities. How will this affect the risk profile for otolaryngologists performing essential ENT procedures? Published March 27, 2020

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Enlisting Students in the Fight Against COVID-19:...

COVID-19: On The Frontlines ·

2020/03/23

Host: Matt Birnholz, MD COVID-19 has irreversibly altered the progression track for the next generation of physicians, with cancellations of Match Day events, Board exams, and clinical rotations in effect. Now an increasing number of entities are calling on medical students to join front-line efforts to combat the virus. Published March 23, 2020

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Chloroquine as a Treatment Agent for COVID-19: Hype...

COVID-19: On The Frontlines ·

2020/03/23

Host: Matt Birnholz, MD Among the most touted candidates in the hunt for effective coronavirus treatments are the antimalarial drugs chloroquine and its derivative, hydroxychloroquine. Will these drugs become effective treatment and post-exposure prophylaxis agents? Published March 23, 2020

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Alternative Solutions to the PPE Shortage: Are They...

COVID-19: On The Frontlines ·

2020/03/23

Host: Matt Birnholz, MD Reports from hospitals in multiple states speak to a rapidly diminishing supply of personal protective equipment, leading healthcare systems to adopt alternative solutions to the shortage. But will these approaches meet the rising demand, and will clinicians be adequately protected along the way? Published March 23, 2020

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