flu season

AMA Update 408: COVID surge 2024, Wegovy side effect study and using AI in medicine with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

17 de enero de 2024 casimedicos AMA Update 00:12:06 0 Comments

An update on the surge of COVID and other respiratory diseases in the US and across the world. AMA’s Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the JN.1 variant that’s driving this surge and explains how it compares to the Omicron surge. Plus, the latest prescription trends in weight-less drugs like Ozempic and whether or not Ozempic and Wegovy have a side effect of suicidal ideation. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

🦠 Looking for COVID vaccine news or wondering how to cure COVID? Get CDC COVID vaccine guidelines, the JN.1 variant COVID symptoms 2024, plus the latest on COVID medications and Paxlovid rebound, watch: https://youtu.be/Co6dQKxzSwQ?si=DswJoTa55uLwvQWG

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

💉 Searching for «COVID shots near me», «flu vaccine near me» or wondering «is it too late to get the flu shot»? It’s not! Find vaccines in your area at: https://www.vaccines.gov/find-vaccines/

📬 Free COVID tests by mail still available, USPS order free COVID test kits: https://www.covid.gov/tests

🧪 Check expired 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

🔬 Nature Medicine study «Association of semaglutide with risk of suicidal ideation in a real-world cohort»: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-023-02672-2

🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Read More

AMA Update 405: New COVID variant JN.1 symptoms, latest studies on Paxlovid rebound and Hydroxychloroquine

10 de enero de 2024 casimedicos AMA Update 00:13:02 0 Comments

An in-depth look at the latest wave of respiratory infections sweeping the country. AMA’s Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses trends in COVID, flu and RSV infections, details of the latest COVID variant, and the return of mask mandates. Plus, the low use of Paxlovid and deaths linked to the use of hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID during the first wave of the pandemic. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

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

💉 Searching for «flu vaccine near me» or «cdc.gov vaccines»? Find vaccines in your area at: https://www.vaccines.gov/find-vaccines/

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

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

🧪 Check expired 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

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

🔬 National Institutes of Health’s «Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir/ritonavir) effectiveness against hospitalization and death in N3C: A target trial emulation study»: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37398261/

📈 Hydroxychloroquine study «Deaths induced by compassionate use of hydroxychloroquine during the first COVID-19 wave: an estimate» in Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy journal: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S075333222301853X

📊 Nature Communications study «Mortality outcomes with hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine in COVID-19 from an international collaborative meta-analysis of randomized trials»: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-021-22446-z

🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Read More

AMA Update 400: Ozempic for weight loss, new sickle cell treatments and Medicare payment cuts

20 de diciembre de 2023 casimedicos AMA Update 00:13:06 0 Comments

Tips to stay safe this holiday season from COVID, flu and RSV, plus a look at some of the biggest stories over the last week and throughout year. AMA’s Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the new bill that would cancel the 2024 Medicare payment cuts for physicians, the FDA-approved sickle cell disease treatments, the CDC health alert about Rock Mountain spotted fever, the latest weight-loss drug trends and more. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

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

🗣 Take action now! Contact your representatives about H.R.6683 – Preserving Seniors’ Access to Physicians Act of 2023: https://fixmedicarenow.org/take-action?vvsrc=%2FCampaigns%2F108965%2FRespond

💸 2024 Medicare physician fee schedule and more Medicare explained updates here: https://moving-medicine.ama-assn.org/

❓ Get all your Medicare fee schedule questions answered: https://bit.ly/AMA_MedicareBasics

🥼 Learn more about the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_RecoveryPlan

🧪 Wondering «can I use an expired COVID test»? Check FDA COVID test expiration extension at: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices/home-otc-covid-19-diagnostic-tests#list

💉 For more info on at-home COVID tests, expired COVID-19 test accuracy, and RSV vaccine recommendations, watch: https://youtu.be/zmgZVum8H-w?si=cC0XltvJwpxZjho_

🔬Access the Journal of the American Medical Association online to read «Continued Treatment With Tirzepatide for Maintenance of Weight Reduction in Adults With Obesity», here: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2812936

🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Read More

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

🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Read More

AMA Update 391: The latest long COVID research on symptoms, testing and treatments with Akiko Iwasaki, PhD

30 de noviembre de 2023 casimedicos AMA Update 00:13:52 0 Comments

Leading long COVID researcher, Akiko Iwasaki, PhD, sterling professor of immunobiology at Yale University, joins to provide an update on the latest long COVID studies and clinical trials—and what their findings mean for physicians and patients. Dr. Iwasaki discusses what we know now about the causes of long COVID, the ongoing challenges with diagnosing it and the timeline for potential treatments. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

🎞️ Watch Dr. Iwasaki’s previous episode here: https://youtu.be/kONtiiHsbPw?si=TMIr95DMfvuYDF3f

🔬 Distinguishing features of long COVID identified through immune profiling published in Nature: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-06651-y

📰 Scientists Offer a New Explanation for Long Covid New York Times article: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/16/health/long-covid-serotonin.html

🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Read More

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/

🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Read More

AMA Update 388: CDC updates on international travel, new COVID variant HV.1, Beyfortus, and congenital syphilis

20 de noviembre de 2023 casimedicos AMA Update 00:13:07 0 Comments

Wondering how to avoid COVID this holiday season? AMA’s Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, breaks down the best time to get vaccinated and provides updates on the latest COVID variant and the surge in RSV and flu cases. Plus, the sharp decrease in vaccination rates among children and the alarming increase in syphilis infections in newborns. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Read More

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

🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

📺 Follow the @americanmedicalassociation on YouTube: https://bit.ly/AMA_YouTubeChannel

🎥 Watch #AMAUpdate for the latest in health care news for physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_Update

📝 Full transcripts of the show are available here: https://bit.ly/AMA_Update_Transcripts

📧 Subscribe to AMA Morning Rounds newsletter, with the news you need every morning delivered to your inbox: https://bit.ly/AMA-MorningRounds

🎧 Listen to our latest podcast episodes now: https://bit.ly/AMA_Podcasts

📲 Download AMA Connect for news, podcasts, video updates and learning in one place: https://apple.co/3URzNES

💬 Connect with the AMA on social media: https://bit.ly/AMA_Social_Media

Read More

AMA Update 365: Flu season 2023: CDC guidelines for COVID, RSV and flu vaccines with Demetre Daskalakis, MD

2 de octubre de 2023 casimedicos AMA Update 00:21:53 0 Comments

Everything patients need to know about the flu season and vaccine this year from Demetre Daskalakis, MD, MPH, Acting Director of CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Disease. Dr. Daskalakis shares who should get the flu vaccine, when the ideal timing is and how vaccination protects individuals and their loved ones. Dr. Daskalakis also provides an overview of the new vaccines for RSV and COVID and debunks common misconceptions about them and the flu vaccine. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

💉 For the latest from #ACIP on RSV vaccines and pregnancy, watch: https://youtu.be/YRHjjWcHREQ?si=RTwuXRYYsYQ2ZqAU

📍Find out where to get a flu shot in your area: https://www.vaccines.gov/find-vaccines/

🗺️ Check out CDC’s flu tracker via the «Weekly US Map: Influenza Summary Update», here: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/usmap.htm

📊 For up-to-date information on flu activity, access CDC’s Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/index.htm

📢 #PSA: Getting an annual flu shot is the best way to reduce your risk of getting sick. Preventing the spread of influenza and keeping your vaccinations up-to-date help protect you and your loved ones during the holiday season.

🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Read More

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

🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoinRenew

Read More