COVID-19: Commonsense Conversations on the Coronavirus Pandemic

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INDUSTRY: Recovery from a Recession, Supply Chains, The State of the Hospitality and Wine Industries | Mike Veseth, PhD Apr 29, 2020

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Today's episode was recorded on April 15, 2020. In this episode, Dr. Ted O'Connell and Mike Veseth discuss various economic aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the questions covered include:Is the United States currently in a recession?What can we learn about the economic effects of the virus from Italy and China? How has the pandemic affected the economics of the wine industry?What industries related to wine have been affected by the pandemic?Mike Veseth is professor emeritus of International Political Economy at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington. He is an authority on globalization and the global wine market. He reports his discoveries on this blog, The Wine Economist, and in more than a dozen books. Mike was named Washington Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. His 2005 book Globaloney was selected as a Best Business Book of 2005 by Library Journal. Mike has also taught at the American Institute on Political and Economic Systems in Prague and at the Bologna Center of the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies in Italy. He was Academic Advisor to the award winning educational website for the PBS/WGBH series, The Commanding Heights: The Battle for the World Economy. He is a trustee of the University of Puget Sound. Mike earned the B.A. degree in Economics and Mathematics from the University of Puget Sound and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Economics from Purdue University.Your host is Dr. Ted O’Connell, family physician, educator, and author of numerous textbooks and peer-reviewed articles. He holds academic appointments at UCSF, UC Davis, and Drexel University's medical schools and also founded the Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano Community Medicine and Global Health Fellowship, the first program in the U.S. to formally combine both community medicine and global health. Follow Ted on Instagram (@tedoconnellmd) and Twitter (@tedoconnell)! Check out the small business mentioned in today's episode on social media! - Vien Dong Restaurant in Tacoma, Washington Submit Your Questions for the PodcastSend an email to info@arslonga.media or check out covidpodcast.comWhat Can You Do? You can help spread commonsense about COVID-19 by supporting this podcast. Hit subscribe, leave a positive review, and share it with your friends especially on social media. We can each do our part to ensure that scientifically accurate information about the pandemic spreads faster than rumors or fears. Remember to be vigilant, but remain calm. For the most trusted and real time information on COVID-19 and the coronavirus pandemic, both the CDC and WHO have dedicated web pages to keep the public informed. The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Producers: Madison Linden and Christopher Breitigan. Executive Producer: Patrick C. Beeman, MD.Special thank you to Iminotech for supporting credible information about Covid-19.

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POLITICS: Supporting Small Businesses, Appreciating Our Teachers, Helping the Homeless | Senator Bill Dodd Apr 28, 2020

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Recorded April 15, 2020.

In this episode, Dr. O’Connell is joined by Senator Bill Dodd, who represents California’s 3rd District. They discuss the current state of affairs as well as what the government is doing to help certain groups and industries.Questions from this episode include:How is the COVID-19 pandemic affecting the economy in the area you serve?What is being done currently to support the small businesses in your area and what advice do you have for small business owners to help them weather this storm?Do you have thoughts about how and when to begin reopening the economy?What are your thoughts about how this pandemic is affecting students and what can be done to ensure they are receiving the education they deserve?

Your host is Dr. Ted O’Connell, family physician, educator, and author of numerous textbooks and peer-reviewed articles. He holds academic appointments at UCSF, UC Davis, and Drexel University's medical schools and also founded the Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano Community Medicine and Global Health Fellowship, the first program in the U.S. to formally combine both community medicine and global health. Follow Ted on Instagram (@tedoconnellmd) and Twitter (@tedoconnell)!

Senator Bill Dodd was elected in 2016 to represent California’s 3rd Senate District, Sen. Bill Dodd is a fifth-generation Californian and lifelong resident of the district, where he grew up on a small family farm in Napa County. The district includes all of Napa and Solano counties and portions of Contra Costa, Sacramento, Sonoma and Yolo counties. Sen. Dodd serves as the chair of the Governmental Organization Committee and is a member of the Transportation Committee, the Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee and the Insurance Committee. He is co-chair of the Senate Select Committee on California’s Wine Industry and the Legislative Delta Caucus. His work in the Senate has spanned many topics – from improving public education to protecting seniors and the environment. He is one of the Legislature's most prolific legislators, authoring 67 laws in the last 5 years. As a senator representing wildfire-torn Napa and Sonoma counties, he co-chaired the 2018 conference committee on wildfire safety and prevention and authored numerous bills that were signed into law to protect Californians from future infernos and accompanying utility rate hikes. Prior to his election to the Senate, Sen. Dodd represented the 4th Assembly District. In the Assembly, he worked to help small businesses, protect the environment, and support seniors and working families. He advanced a balanced, sustainable budget that invests in our education system from preschool through higher education. He helped establish the state’s Earned Income Tax Credit, promote career technical education, and create the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument – preserving over 330,000 acres of the California Coast Ranges in Napa, Yolo, Solano, Lake, Colusa, Glenn and Mendocino counties.

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INDUSTRY: A Hollywood Actor Discusses How the COVID Pandemic is Impacting the Movie Industry | Will Ropp Apr 24, 2020

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Recorded April 9, 2020.In this episode, Dr. O’Connell is joined by breakout actor Will Ropp to discuss the impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on the film industry.Questions from this episode include:What are you seeing actors and actresses in Hollywood doing these days to try to support the public and healthcare workers during this COVID pandemic?I have to assume that the shooting of films and TV shows is currently shut down just as most other industries are, is that correct?How does that affect working actors who suddenly don’t have work, and what do you do at times like these to make ends meet?Can you tell us how health insurance works for actors? Is it something you purchase yourself, something you get when you are working, or a benefit you get through the Screen Actors Guild?Your host is Dr. Ted O’Connell, family physician, educator, and author of numerous textbooks and peer-reviewed articles. He holds academic appointments at UCSF, UC Davis, and Drexel University's medical schools and also founded the Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano Community Medicine and Global Health Fellowship, the first program in the U.S. to formally combine both community medicine and global health. Follow Ted on Instagram (@tedoconnellmd) and Twitter (@tedoconnell)! Will Ropp is a breakout star and can currently be seen on the big screen as he stars as ‘Kenny,’ a street-smart, cocky member of the team who is the go-to shooting guard, in Warner Brothers’ “The Way Back”, alongside Ben Affleck. Ropp will also be seen as ‘Timmy Shields’ this spring in the drama “Silk Road.” Will’s ability to play diverse characters and his unassuming confidence and drive are being recognized quickly across Hollywood, further spearheading his career. You can follow Will on Instagram (@willropp) and Twitter (@willropp).He wants to give a shoutout to Slab Barbecue in California. Watch his short film SCHMIK on Vimeo.Submit Your Questions for the PodcastSend an email to info@arslonga.media or check out covidpodcast.comWhat Can You Do? You can help spread commonsense about COVID-19 by supporting this podcast. Hit subscribe, leave a positive review, and share it with your friends especially on social media. We can each do our part to ensure that scientifically accurate information about the pandemic spreads faster than rumors or fears. Remember to be vigilant, but remain calm. For the most trusted and real time information on COVID-19 and the coronavirus pandemic, both the CDC and WHO have dedicated web pages to keep the public informed. The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Producers: Madison Linden and Christopher Breitigan. Executive Producer: Patrick C. Beeman, MD Special thank you to Iminotech for supporting credible information about Covid-19.

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MEDICINE: CovidUp2Date, Medical Students Rallying Together | Johns Hopkins Team Apr 22, 2020

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Today's episode was recorded on April 8, 2020. In this episode, Dr. Ted O'Connell meets with the Johns Hopkins Team to discuss their COVID-19 infographic initiative and how COVID-19 has impacted life as well as education for medical students. The Johns Hopkins Team is comprised of a number of medical students whose goal is to provide accurate and relevant information about the coronavirus pandemic using infographics through social media at CovidUp2Date (@covidup2date on instagram). Joining us in this episode from the John Hopkins Team is Lucy Nam, Allie Berges, Neha Anand, and Shannon Wongvibulsin. Lucy Nam graduated from Harvard College in 2017 with her degree in molecular and cellular biology. During medical school she has led several public health organizations in Baltimore, as well as nationally. She plans to apply for surgical programs this upcoming year with an interest in the clinical applications of 3-D bioengineering. Alexandra Berges graduated from Johns Hopkins University with her degree in biomedical engineering and a minor in computer science. During medical school, she has led biomedical engineering start-up companies aimed at improving global healthcare delivery. She is interested in the intersection of healthcare and technology, and plans to specialize in head and neck surgery during her residency. Neha Anand graduated from Yale College in 2017 with a degree in economics and molecular, cellular, and developmental biology. She will be completing a Master's degree in public health with an emphasis in epidemiology and biostatistics. She plans to specialize in pediatrics. Shannon Wonvibulsin graduated from UCLA in 2014 with a degree in bioengineering and a minor in biomedical research. She was the director and editor in chief of UCLA Total Health Awareness magazine. She completed her PhD in 2019 with her research focused in computational medicine as part of the Hopkins Individualized Health Initiative. Your host is Dr. Ted O’Connell, family physician, educator, and author of numerous textbooks and peer-reviewed articles. He holds academic appointments at UCSF, UC Davis, and Drexel University's medical schools and also founded the Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano Community Medicine and Global Health Fellowship, the first program in the U.S. to formally combine both community medicine and global health. Follow Ted on Instagram (@tedoconnellmd) and Twitter (@tedoconnell)! Check out the small businesses mentioned in today's episode on social media! - Ekiben (@ekibenbaltimore)- Honeygrow (@honeygrow)- Kippo (@kipporamen)Submit Your Questions for the PodcastSend an email to info@arslonga.media or check out covidpodcast.comWhat Can You Do? You can help spread commonsense about COVID-19 by supporting this podcast. Hit subscribe, leave a positive review, and share it with your friends especially on social media. We can each do our part to ensure that scientifically accurate information about the pandemic spreads faster than rumors or fears. Remember to be vigilant, but remain calm. For the most trusted and real time information on COVID-19 and the coronavirus pandemic, both the CDC and WHO have dedicated web pages to keep the public informed. The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Producers: Madison Linden and Christopher Breitigan. Executive Producer: Patrick C. Beeman, MD.Special thank you to Iminotech for supporting credible information about Covid-19.

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MEDICINE: Communication, Managing Stress, and Behavioral Implications of the Pandemic | Todd Forman, MD Apr 20, 2020

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Recorded April 6, 2020. In this episode, Dr. O’Connell is joined by Dr. Todd Forman to discuss how the coronavirus is impacting private practices and how patients are reacting and responding to the transition to telehealth as well as the situation as a whole. This episodes also talks about philosophies around potential changes to paradigm shifts in our perspectives on globalism, consumerism, and the environment.

Dr. Forman is a partner at Forman Family Medicine and a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Forman received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University, his medical degree from the UCLA School of Medicine, and completed his residency at UCLA-Santa Monica Hospital and then received a master’s degree in medical education from the Keck USC School of Medicine. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Forman is active in medical education as an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Keck School of Medicine at USC.Dr. Forman also has a unique musical background. From 1988 to 1996 he played saxophone for the band Sublime before pursuing a career in medicine. In 2005 he started playing music again after a 10-year hiatus. From 2009 to 2011 he joined the original lineup of Sublime with Rome for a world tour and built a home music studio. In 2013, he formed Jelly of the Month club to make music for children and families, playing shows at schools, hospitals, community events, resorts, and Knotts Berry Farm in Southern California, playing with Snoopy and the Peanuts Gang. In 2019, Dr. Forman formed the Moxy Brothers music production team with Adrian Young, the drummer from the band No Doubt. You can follow Todd and his bands on Instagram at @captdrtodd @moxybros @jellyofthemonthclub. As well as the bands website: http://jellyofthemonthclub.com

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Send an email to info@arslonga.media or check out covidpodcast.comWhat Can You Do? You can help spread commonsense about COVID-19 by supporting this podcast. Hit subscribe, leave a positive review, and share it with your friends especially on social media. We can each do our part to ensure that scientifically accurate information about the pandemic spreads faster than rumors or fears. Remember to be vigilant, but remain calm. For the most trusted and real time information on COVID-19 and the coronavirus pandemic, both the CDC and WHO have dedicated web pages to keep the public informed.

The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Producers: Madison Linden and Christopher Breitigan. Executive Producer: Patrick C. Beeman, MD.

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Weekly Update 5: Herd Immunity, COVID-19 Testing, and Immunity Testing | Ted O'Connell, MD and Tim Horita, MD Apr 19, 2020

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Recorded April 18, 2020.In this episode, Dr. O’Connell is joined by Dr. Tim Horita to discuss the current state of testing for Covid-19 and the different methods available and how that translates into herd immunity. Special thanks to Pranay Bonagiri for helping research the topics discussed in today’s episode.Your host is Dr. Ted O’Connell, family physician, educator, and author of numerous textbooks and peer-reviewed articles. He holds academic appointments at UCSF, UC Davis, and Drexel University's medical schools and also founded the Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano Community Medicine and Global Health Fellowship, the first program in the U.S. to formally combine both community medicine and global health. Follow Ted on Instagram (@tedoconnellmd) and Twitter (@tedoconnell)! Dr. Horita has been practicing family medicine in Southern California for 23 years after graduating with honors from Dartmouth Medical School in 1997. After serving as Chief Resident at the Kaiser Woodland Hills Family Medicine Residency Program he became a member of their faculty and later became program director. He continues to enjoy teaching students and residents and is an assistant clinical professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Currently Dr. Horita practices in Oxnard California with the Southern California Permanente Medical Group and in his community at the Westminster free clinic. His publications include several textbooks and a peer-reviewed article in the journal American Family Physician. He is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society and in 2018 was awarded Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Submit Your Questions for the PodcastSend an email to info@arslonga.media or check out covidpodcast.comWhat Can You Do? You can help spread commonsense about COVID-19 by supporting this podcast. Hit subscribe, leave a positive review, and share it with your friends especially on social media. We can each do our part to ensure that scientifically accurate information about the pandemic spreads faster than rumors or fears. Remember to be vigilant, but remain calm. For the most trusted and real time information on COVID-19 and the coronavirus pandemic, both the CDC and WHO have dedicated web pages to keep the public informed. The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Producers: Madison Linden and Christopher Breitigan. Executive Producer: Patrick C. Beeman, MD Special thank you to Iminotech for supporting credible information about Covid-19.

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HEALTH: A Healthcare Leader Discusses a Coordinated Response to the COVID Pandemic | Richard Isaacs, MD Apr 17, 2020

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Originally recorded April 14, 2020.

In this episode Dr. O’Connell is joined by Dr. Richard Isaacs, the CEO and Executive Director of The Permanente Medical Group and president and CEO of the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group.

Dr. Richard S. Isaacs is the CEO and Executive Director of The Permanente Medical Group and president and CEO of the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, two of the largest and most distinguished medical groups in the nation. Together, TPMG and MAPMG have more than 10,000 Permanente physicians and over 40,000 nurses and staff delivering high-quality health care to more than 5 million Kaiser Permanente members in Northern California, Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia.

Dr. Isaacs, who was named to Modern Healthcare’s list of the 50 Most Influential Physician Executives and Leaders in 2018, also serves as co-CEO of The Permanente Federation, LLC. The Federation is a consortium of all the Permanente Medical Groups in the nation, and it supports the work of more than 22,000 Permanente physicians and 80,000 employees. In this role, Dr. Isaacs provides strategic leadership and direction to all the Permanente Medical Groups, and to the national Kaiser Permanente Program. Kaiser Permanente is comprised of the Permanente Medical Groups, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc., and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals.

Born and raised in Detroit, Dr. Isaacs received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit. He completed his otolaryngology-head and neck surgery training in New York at the Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital/New York Hospital-Cornell Medical College/Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Subsequently, he received his head and neck oncologic and skull base surgical training from UC Davis.

He joined The Permanente Medical Group following the completion of his surgical training in 1995. He is board certified in otolaryngology with advanced certification in head and neck oncologic surgery, is a fellow of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

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You can help spread commonsense about COVID-19 by supporting this podcast. Hit subscribe, leave a positive review, and share it with your friends especially on social media. We can each do our part to ensure that scientifically accurate information about the pandemic spreads faster than rumors or fears. Remember to be vigilant, but remain calm. For the most trusted and real time information on COVID-19 and the coronavirus pandemic, both the CDC and WHO have dedicated web pages to keep the public informed.

The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice.

Producers: Madison Linden and Christopher Breitigan.

Executive Producer: Patrick C. Beeman, MD.

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HEALTH: Health Policy, Homelessness, Adverse Childhood Experiences, and Implicit Bias | Tessa Stecker, MD Apr 15, 2020

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Today's episode (recorded April 3, 2020) features a discussion between Dr. Ted O'Connell and Dr. Tessa Stecker. Topics covered in the interview include: What health policy means and how the COVID-19 is viewed through it's lens.How the COVID-19 pandemic affecting large groups of vulnerable people.The issues within the United States healthcare system that COVID-19 is bringing to light.The impact of COVID-19 on homeless populations.What adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are and how they affect physical as well as mental health.What implicit bias is and how it influences the bouts of xenophobia/racism seen throughout this pandemicDr. Tessa Stecker is the Program Director for the Kaiser Permanente Northern CaliforniaCommunity Medicine Fellowships and Program Director for the KP Northern California Resident Health Policy Elective. In addition to overseeing the community medicine fellows, she works closely with medical students and residents completing their community medicine and global health rotations and projects at the KP Napa-Solano Family Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Stecker is committed to achieving equity for vulnerable populations. Dr. Stecker attended the University of Southern California for her undergraduate education and medical eschool where she developed a passion for health education, serving underserved populations and working with students as a mentor and teacher. She completed her residency at the Kaiser Woodland Hills Family Medicine Residency Program where she also served as a chief resident. Your host is Dr. Ted O’Connell, family physician, educator, and author of numerous textbooks and peer-reviewed articles. He holds academic appointments at UCSF, UC Davis, and Drexel University's medical schools and also founded the Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano Community Medicine and Global Health Fellowship, the first program in the U.S. to formally combine both community medicine and global health. Follow Ted on Instagram (@tedoconnellmd) and Twitter (@tedoconnell)! More information on topics discussed in this episode: OpEds/Letters to the Editor: Tips for Aspiring Op-Ed Writers: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/25/opinion/tips-for-aspiring-op-ed-writers.htmlHow to Write an Op-Ed Article: https://www.umass.edu/pep/sites/default/files/how_to_write_an_oped-duke_2.pdfOp-Ed Writing: Tips and Tricks: https://www.theopedproject.org/oped-basics/Implicit Bias: Project Implicit: https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/Volunteer opportunities: https://www.feedingamerica.org/ACE's: ACE's aware (for healthcare providers); https://www.acesaware.org/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0e2LnJnU6AIVkbfsCh2AjwhbEAAYASAAEgKNa_D_BwEACE's impact: https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childabuseandneglect/acestudy/index.html Submit Your Questions for the PodcastSend an email to info@arslonga.media or check out covidpodcast.comWhat Can You Do? You can help spread commonsense about COVID-19 by supporting this podcast. Hit subscribe, leave a positive review, and share it with your friends especially on social media. We can each do our part to ensure that scientifically accurate information about the pandemic spreads faster than rumors or fears. Remember to be vigilant, but remain calm. For the most trusted and real time information on COVID-19 and the coronavirus pandemic, both the CDC and WHO have dedicated web pages to keep the public informed. The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Producers: Madison Linden and Christopher Breitigan. Executive Producer: Patrick C. Beeman, MD.Special thank you to Iminotech for supporting credible information about Covid-19.

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MEDICINE: Fox News Reaction, COVID Testing, and Reopening Society | Rishi Desai, MD, MPH Apr 13, 2020

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Recorded April 8, 2020. In this episode Dr. O’Connell is joined by Dr. Rishi Desai from Osmosis and recent Fox News fame. They discuss hot topics such as testing and re-opening the country and the economy. They also discuss Osmosis' mission to increase the number of health care workers to address the increased demand by raising the line. Questions asked in this episode:What does it mean to “raise the line”?Can you tell us more about your idea of a mandated shutdown?What is the reality of the current U.S. testing?Why has California not been as impacted much as places like New York?Your host isDr. Ted O’Connell, family physician, educator, and author of numerous textbooks and peer-reviewed articles. He holds academic appointments at UCSF, UC Davis, and Drexel University's medical schools and also founded the Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano Community Medicine and Global Health Fellowship, the first program in the U.S. to formally combine both community medicine and global health. Follow Ted on Instagram (@tedoconnellmd) and Twitter (@tedoconnell)! Dr. Rishi Desai (MD, MPH) is a pediatric infectious disease physician with a public health background who currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer at Osmosis and recently led Khan Academy Medicine. Dr. Desai had an accelerated education, completing high school and receiving his BS in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics from UCLA by the age of 18. He completed his medical training at UCSF and went on to work at medical centers including Boston Children's Hospital, Boston Medical Center, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, and Stanford University. He earned his MPH in epidemiology at UCLA and then spent two years at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as an Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer investigating disease outbreaks before beginning his work in online medical education.As Osmosis’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Desai leads the development of content creation, public outreach, and strategic growth. Osmosis generates open-education videos and questions that are available in multiple languages and serves as a personalized learning engine for 600,000+ medical students, clinicians, and caregivers around the world. As a company, Osmosis seeks to empower this population with the best learning experience possible, and Dr. Desai plays a vital role in this mission.Flatten the Curve and Raise the Linehttps://www.osmosis.org/covid-19RaiseTheLine.orgHighland Hospital@HighlandHosp@AHS_HighlandRishi on Fox Newshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nFVl40TU_4&feature=emb_titleSubmit Your Questions for the PodcastSend an email to info@arslonga.media or check out covidpodcast.comWhat Can You Do? You can help spread commonsense about COVID-19 by supporting this podcast. Hit subscribe, leave a positive review, and share it with your friends especially on social media. We can each do our part to ensure that scientifically accurate information about the pandemic spreads faster than rumors or fears. Remember to be vigilant, but remain calm. For the most trusted and real time information on COVID-19 and the coronavirus pandemic, both the CDC and WHO have dedicated web pages to keep the public informed. The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Producers: Madison Linden and Christopher Breitigan. Executive Producer: Patrick C. Beeman, MD. Special thank you to Iminotech for supporting credible information about Covid-19.

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Weekly Update 4: Conditions That Increase Your Risk with COVID-19 Infection | Ted O'Connell, MD Apr 12, 2020

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In this episode, Dr. O’Connell discusses comorbidities that may increase your risk of having severe symptoms if infected with COVID-19. Such conditions include: diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, COPD, and more. Risk is also increased if you are a smoker. Special thanks to Pranay Bonagiri for helping research the topics discussed in today’s episode.Your host is Dr. Ted O’Connell, family physician, educator, and author of numerous textbooks and peer-reviewed articles. He holds academic appointments at UCSF, UC Davis, and Drexel University's medical schools and also founded the Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano Community Medicine and Global Health Fellowship, the first program in the U.S. to formally combine both community medicine and global health. Follow Ted on Instagram (@tedoconnellmd) and Twitter (@tedoconnell)! Submit Your Questions for the PodcastSend an email to info@arslonga.media or check out covidpodcast.comWhat Can You Do? You can help spread commonsense about COVID-19 by supporting this podcast. Hit subscribe, leave a positive review, and share it with your friends especially on social media. We can each do our part to ensure that scientifically accurate information about the pandemic spreads faster than rumors or fears. Remember to be vigilant, but remain calm. For the most trusted and real time information on COVID-19 and the coronavirus pandemic, both the CDC and WHO have dedicated web pages to keep the public informed. The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Producers: Madison Linden and Christopher Breitigan. Executive Producer: Patrick C. Beeman, MD Special thank you to Iminotech for supporting credible information about Covid-19.

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