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AMA Update 396: Rising COVID cases, China pneumonia outbreak and free COVID treatment with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

13 de diciembre de 2023 casimedicos AMA Update 00:12:15 0 Comments

The latest developments on respiratory virus season, including COVID and the flu. AMA’s Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the latest case counts, tips to protect yourself, why the COVID vaccination rate is so low, and a new government program that provides free COVID testing and treatment. Plus, an overview of everything we know about the rise of respiratory illnesses, including pneumonia, in China and the US. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

💧 Wastewater COVID dashboard via CDC National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS): https://www.cdc.gov/nwss/index.html

💊 Learn more about the Home Test to Treat program: https://www.test2treat.org/

🦠 Free COVID tests by mail still available: https://www.covid.gov/tests

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AMA Update 393: CDC updates on the latest COVID variants, flu and RSV in kids, plus pneumonia outbreak in China

6 de diciembre de 2023 casimedicos AMA Update 00:13:03 0 Comments

AMA’s Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, breaks down the latest vaccine news including why now is still a great time to get the flu vaccine and how your mood could impact how effective the flu vaccine is. She also discuss the latest rise in COVID-19 cases and the particularly hard impact COVID and RSV are having on children this year. Plus, key takeaways from CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen’s Congressional testimony and details about the CDC’s upcoming webinar with the AMA on respiratory virus season. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

💻 Register for AMA’s fireside chat with CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen & NCIRD Director Dr. Demetre Daskalakis on the fall and winter respiratory virus season: https://edhub.ama-assn.org/cdc-project-firstline/video-player/18835087

💉 CDC resources and toolkit for National Influenza Vaccination Week available at: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/resource-center/nivw/index.htm

💧 New wastewater COVID dashboard via CDC National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS): https://www.cdc.gov/nwss/index.html

📊 Visit RespVaxView for CDC COVID-19, flu, and RSV vaccination dashboards: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/imz-managers/coverage/respvaxview/

🦠 Free COVID tests by mail still available: https://www.covid.gov/tests

☎️ Call or text 9-8-8 if you or anyone you know needs help. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It provides free 24/7 confidential support for people in distress, crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the U.S. Visit https://988lifeline.org/ for more.

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AMA Update 390: COVID variants, free at-home test kits and China respiratory issues with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

29 de noviembre de 2023 casimedicos AMA Update 00:11:05 0 Comments

AMA’s Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, shares the latest on China’s pneumonia outbreak and mysterious wave of respiratory infections. Also covering updates for flu season, COVID trends, and RSV surges. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

📊 Visit RespVaxView for CDC COVID-19, flu, and RSV vaccination dashboards: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/imz-managers/coverage/respvaxview/

🦠 Get free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests mailed to you: https://www.covid.gov/tests

🧪 Check OTC COVID test expiration date extensions here: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices/home-otc-covid-19-diagnostic-tests#list

🗺️ CDC FluView Weekly US Map and Influenza Summary Update: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/usmap.htm

📍 Searching for «COVID shots near me» or «cdc.gov vaccines»? Find vaccines in your area at: https://www.vaccines.gov/find-vaccines/

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AMA Update 383: FDA Moderna vaccine update, new sickle cell anemia treatment, plus naloxone & lung cancer screenings

8 de noviembre de 2023 casimedicos AMA Update 00:12:16 0 Comments

The American Cancer Society lung cancer screening recommendations have been updated, and the US saw an increase in infant mortality rates for the first time in more than two decades. AMA’s Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses these developments, along with announcements from the FDA about a potential cure for sickle cell anemia and how to correctly administer the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Plus, a Medscape survey on how concerned physicians are about artificial intelligence, the Biden-Harris administration asking schools to carry naloxone, and a study on the experience of using the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

💉 For updated FDA guidelines on correct dosage and administration of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for children 6 months to 11 years, visit: https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/safety-availability-biologics/important-information-about-correct-dosage-and-administration-moderna-covid-19-vaccine-2023-2024

🚼 For a deeper dive into why maternal mortality is so high in the US, watch: https://youtu.be/Ew-xCY0pNKU?si=pA8Db7wZegC-30UJ

📺 Watch the episode where Dr. Rahul Gupta, director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, discusses xylazine here: https://youtu.be/gRlcCWWEhHM?si=J4u8qf2zM1DH-7QK

📖 New JAMA Network Open study «Use, Potential Use, and Awareness of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by Level of Psychological Distress»: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2811146

☎️ Call or text 9-8-8 if you or anyone you know needs help. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It provides free 24/7 confidential support for people in distress, crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the U.S. Visit https://988lifeline.org/ for more.

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AMA Update 380: COVID-19 vaccine costs, Paxlovid price change, new studies on long COVID symptoms and more

1 de noviembre de 2023 casimedicos AMA Update 00:12:40 0 Comments

How much does COVID-19 cost? AMA’s Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, breaks down how much COVID could cost you. From the risk of not getting vaccinated and the new HV.1 variant, to vaccines covered by insurance and coronavirus treatment costs in the U.S. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

💉 Searching «COVID shots near me»? Use the COVID vaccine finder: https://www.vaccines.gov/search/

🔬 The Journal of Infectious Diseases article «COVID-19 Recovery: Consistent Absence of Cerebrospinal Fluid Biomarker Abnormalities in Patients With Neurocognitive Post-COVID Complications» via Oxford Academic: https://academic.oup.com/jid/advance-article/doi/10.1093/infdis/jiad395/7328977

📖 BMC Infectious Diseases article «Prevalence and predictors of post-COVID-19 symptoms in general practice – a registry-based nationwide study» via University of Bergen Norway: https://bmcinfectdis.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12879-023-08727-6

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AMA Update 374: New studies on teen mental health and stroke risk, plus trends from the CDC flu report and more

18 de octubre de 2023 casimedicos AMA Update 00:12:27 0 Comments

Flu activity and hospital admissions remain low so far into this year’s flu season but new evidence of “long colds” underscores the need to minimize infections and avoid the tripledemic. AMA’s Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the latest respiratory disease season developments, including supply and access issues with the new RSV shot for infants. Plus, the rising risk of stroke and sobering new reports about young people’s mental health. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

📖 JAMA pediatrics study «Estimates of Major Depressive Disorder and Treatment Among Adolescents by Race and Ethnicity»: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/article-abstract/2810184

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AMA Update 367: New FDA warning label for Ozempic and Wegovy—plus how and where to get a free COVID vaccine

4 de octubre de 2023 casimedicos AMA Update 00:11:55 0 Comments

The updated COVID-19 vaccines are covered by insurance and no one should have to pay for them. AMA’s Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, clears up coverage issues with the latest COVID vaccines, provides an update on the rollout, and shares that nearly half of adults plan to get the updated vaccination. Plus, the side effects of Ozempic and the FDA’s new warning on its label. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

💉 Find free COVID-19 vaccines near you: https://www.vaccines.gov/

🦠 Uninsured? Check if you are eligible to get vaccinated at no cost if you’re underinsured: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/bridge/index.html

🩹 Many uninsured children can get COVID vaccines at no-cost through the Vaccines for Children Program. For more info and where to get a vaccine free of charge, visit VFC Questions and Answers for Parents: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/vfc/parents/qa-detailed.html

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AMA Update 363: Free COVID tests, new RSV vaccine recommendations, plus high blood pressure and depression in adults

27 de septiembre de 2023 casimedicos AMA Update 00:10:59 0 Comments

How to claim your free COVID tests from the federal government and get the most accurate results from COVID rapid tests. AMA’s Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, also discusses the latest COVID case numbers and the CDC’s recommendation on the RSV vaccine for pregnant people. Plus, a WHO report on hypertension and a study on ultraprocessed foods and depression in women. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

📦 To get free at-home COVID rapid tests delivered directly to your door, visit: https://www.covid.gov/tests

🧪 Have an expired COVID test? Check the FDA website before throwing out expired tests to see if OTC expiration dates were extended: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices/home-otc-covid-19-diagnostic-tests#list

🩸 Access AMA’s 7-step self-measured blood pressure quick guide, here: https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/hypertension/7-step-self-measured-blood-pressure-smbp-quick-guide

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AMA Update 360: CDC guidelines on new COVID vaccines and when to get the flu shot with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

20 de septiembre de 2023 casimedicos AMA Update 00:12:20 0 Comments

Who should get the latest COVID, flu and RSV vaccines and when they should get them. AMA’s Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, also discusses the potential for a fall tripledemic and how to prepare. Plus, rising COVID-19 cases, new CDC data on drug overdose deaths, and the blood supply shortage. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

🦠 For the latest CDC Respiratory Virus Updates, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/whats-new/index.html

💉 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention «Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines in the United States» is available at: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/clinical-considerations/interim-considerations-us.html

📺 Wondering who should get the new updated COVID vaccine and when? Dr. Sandra Fryhofer explains here: https://youtu.be/GK1jwQp9gBY?si=sVBuvqrZ1p6WHAwg

📰 To read the the most recent ACIP COVID vaccine recommendations, visit: https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/updated-covid-vaccine-who-should-get-it-and-when-it-will-be-available

❤️‍🩹 Dr. Bobby Mukkamala discusses International Overdose Awareness Day and fighting to end the opioid epidemic: https://youtu.be/BunXICNiafg?si=TPhWUyakxmByBeGb

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AMA Update 356: FDA-authorized COVID boosters, plus Pirola variant & reinfection studies with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

13 de septiembre de 2023 casimedicos AMA Update 00:12:32 0 Comments

COVID-19 cases continue to rise, and the FDA authorizes new COVID-19 boosters. AMA’s Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, also discusses the latest news about the Eris (EG.5) and Pirola (BA.2.86) variants, the effects of COVID-19 reinfection, and its relationship with Long COVID. Plus, the CDC’s health advisory on RSV. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

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