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AMA Update 553: Ozempic study on weight loss drugs side effects, FDA red dye 3 ban, flu cases and norovirus vaccine

22 de enero de 2025 casimedicos 00:13:07 0 Comments

What does Ozempic do? What are the side effects of Ozempic? Is bird flu still around? Is there a vaccine for norovirus? Is red dye 3 banned in US? AMA’s Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses high rates of COVID, RSV, and seasonal flu, as well as the recent CDC alert regarding hospital testing and treatments for bird flu. Also covering the FDA ban on red dye no. 3, plus new research on how GLP-1 drugs could lower the risk of 42 health conditions like Alzheimer’s, dementia, substance abuse disorders and more. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

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🗺️ CDC current avian flu map: https://ama-assn.co/avianflu_map

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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 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.

AMA Update 287: COVID-19, strep, STDs and Marburg cases on the rise with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

19 de abril de 2023 casimedicos 00:13:21 0 Comments

AMA’s Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, covers the latest on coronavirus variant XBB.1.16 and FDA’s authorization changes for Moderna and Pfizer’s bivalent vaccines. Also discussing the rise of strep cases, increases in sexually transmitted diseases and infections. Plus what physicians and patients need to know about abortion pill rulings including the Biden Administrations emergency appeal along with Justice Samuel Alito issuing an administrative stay regarding mifepristone. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Physicians can consult the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidance for alternative therapies during the shortage, here: https://www.aap.org/en/pages/amoxicillin-shortage-antibiotic-options-for-common-pediatric-conditions/

AMA Update 252: The latest research on long COVID symptoms, treatments & more with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

1 de febrero de 2023 casimedicos 00:12:56 0 Comments

AMA’s Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the latest research on long COVID, as well as #omicron variant XBB.1.5 and other #SARSCoV2 subvariants. Also covering how the Biden Administration’s decision to end COVID-19 national emergency and U.S. public health emergency on May 11 will affect hospitals, physicians and patients—while the World Health Organization (WHO) maintains the COVID-19 pandemic is still a global health emergency. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Watch, read, or listen to Sandra Fryhofer, MD, AMA Board Chair’s recent #vaccine and bivalent booster episode, here: https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/bivalent-vaccine-effectiveness-covid-booster-schedule-and-evusheld

AMA Update 196: Monkeypox, bivalent vaccines & updated CDC guidelines for COVID exposure with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

28 de septiembre de 2022 casimedicos 00:11:29 0 Comments

AMA’s vice president of science, medicine and public health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses bivalent vaccine availability—including Moderna shortages and timing on boosters for kids under 12. Also covering the latest from the CDC, including: findings from a new study on patient recovery from myocarditis after receiving mRNA COVID vaccines, plus a summary of recent changes to CDC guidance on infection prevention and control recommendations for health care personnel, as well as interim guidance for managing health care personnel with SARS-CoV-2 infection or exposure to SARS-CoV-2. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

AMA Update Welcome to the AMA Update

5 de septiembre de 2022 casimedicos 00:00:38 0 Comments

The AMA Update podcast covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Hear from physicians and experts on COVID-19, monkeypox, advocacy issues, scope of practice, and more. Because who’s doing the talking matters. Find all AMA podcasts at ama-assn.org/podcasts

AMA Update 170: Jynneos, Tpoxx & federal services for long COVID with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

10 de agosto de 2022 casimedicos 00:13:07 0 Comments

AMA Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia JD, MPH, covers monkeypox cases, vaccines, Tecovirimat used for treatment, as well as two Biden administration reports and support services for Americans with long haul COVID. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Visit https://www.covid.gov/longcovid for federal services and supports for people experiencing longer term impacts of COVID-19.

Access guidance and descriptors for new monkeypox CPT codes here: https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/cpt/orthopoxvirus-and-monkeypox-coding-guidance

AMA Update 158: FDA and CDC back COVID vaccines for youngest kids with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

22 de junio de 2022 casimedicos 00:13:20 0 Comments

AMA CXO Todd Unger discusses the latest on COVID vaccines for kids under 5 with AMA Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia. Also covering progress on Moderna’s and Pfizer’s EUAs, and identifying questions parents might have for physicians about getting their kids vaccinated.

AMA Update 157: Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, on when the youngest kids can get vaccinated

16 de junio de 2022 casimedicos 00:12:23 0 Comments

AMA CXO Todd Unger discusses FDA timeline on Pfizer & Moderna vaccines for the youngest children with AMA Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia. Also covering the FDA advisory committee’s recommendations for kids ages 6 to 17, news on a possible booster for fall, as well as the lifting of testing requirements for international travel to the U.S.

AMA Update 146: FDA to review COVID vaccine for kids under 5 with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

4 de mayo de 2022 casimedicos 00:12:57 0 Comments

AMA CXO Todd Unger reviews the latest timeline on Moderna and Pfizer vaccine authorizations for young children with AMA Director of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia. Also covering the rise in COVID cases, FDA’s proposed timing to review data on Novavax and variant-specific vaccines, as well as how to spot fake COVID-19 at-home tests.