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 Internati...
Apr 29, 2020•40 min
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 ...
Apr 28, 2020•38 min
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 a...
Apr 24, 2020•30 min
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...
Apr 22, 2020•30 min
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. Your host is Dr. Ted O’Connell, family physician, educator, and author of numerous t...
Apr 20, 2020•44 min
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 Univers...
Apr 19, 2020•23 min
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. 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 Communit...
Apr 17, 2020•33 min
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 p...
Apr 15, 2020•36 min
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 cur...
Apr 13, 2020•42 min
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 appoin...
Apr 12, 2020•14 min
The interview in this episode was recorded on March 30, 2020. In the episode, Dr. Ted O'Connell and Dr. Sallie Permar discuss various aspects of COVID-19 vaccine development for traditionally vulnerable groups such as pregnant women, infants, and children. Dr. Permar provides insight into what coronavirus vaccine development looks like now and what it may become in the future. Some questions covered include:Are the differences in rates of infection in infants and children related to how the viru...
Apr 11, 2020•43 min
This interview was originally recorded on March 29, 2020. In this episode, Dr. O’Connell talks with Dr. Houston about herd mentality and how fear and anxiety are affecting people’s emotions and actions during the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Houston also offers advice on how to maintain mental wellness during these atypical situations. Questions discussed in this episode include:Why aren’t people buying like items like fruits and vegetables?What part of the brain is involved in the herd mentality?W...
Apr 08, 2020•37 min
In this episode, Dr. Ted O’Connell and Nick Nissen discuss the mental health concerns that have been arising in the wake of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Some of the topics covered include:● An overview of some prominent mental health concerns during this pandemic● A description of the neurological mechanism behind our increased anxiety during a pandemic● How to approach concerns of anxiety and depression● A tutorial of cognitive behavioral therapy and cognitive distortion exercises for decreasing an...
Apr 06, 2020•33 min
In this episode, Dr. O’Connell talks about new guidelines from the CDC and the World Health Organization regarding the use of masks in public and the different kinds of masks available.Special thanks to Pranay Bonagiri for helping research the topics discussed in todays 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 f...
Apr 06, 2020•13 min
Originally recorded 3/27/2020.Today’s episode brings a different perspective and looks at the situation outside of the United States, specifically in Africa. Reverend Dowd is interested in african politics and helping communities and here he shares information about how the pandemic is affecting African communities. Questions in this episode include:I know that part of what you have been doing is focused on improving maternal/child healthcare access in Africa and also working on small business e...
Apr 03, 2020•32 min
Originally recorded on 3/24/2020 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. Check Ted out on Instagram (@tedoconnellmd) and Twitter (@tedoc...
Apr 01, 2020•37 min
In this episode (recorded March 22, 2020), Dr. Ted O’Connell speaks with Dr. Sanaz Majd about important topics related to the COVID-19 pandemic such as:- What CFR is and how it is broken down.- The effects of ACE-inhibitors and ARBs on those who contract COVID-19.- What experts and medical societies are saying about ACE-inhibitors and ARBs.Furthermore, Dr. Majd discusses the various ways in which she is involved in medical education and provides a number of resources for medical students. Dr. Sa...
Mar 30, 2020•27 min
Originally recorded March 28, 2020. In this weekend's update, Dr. O’Connell discusses the various treatments being used and vaccines that are being developed. Medications and treatments being used include Remdesivir, Chloroquine, Hydroxychloroquine and convalescence serum. Some drugs and treatments have shown better results than others but more testing needs done. Unfortunately the first commercially available vaccines will not be ready for 12-18 months. Special thanks to Pranay Bonagiri for hel...
Mar 29, 2020•16 min
This interview was recorded on 3/26/2020. Today’s guest, Dr. Robert Pearl, is the former CEO of The Permanente Medical group, the nation’s largest medical group, and former president of The Mid-Atlantic Medical Group. In these roles, he led 10,000 physicians, 38,000 staff, and was responsible for the nationally recognized medical care of 5 million Kaiser Permanente members on the west and east coasts. Your host is Dr. Ted O’Connell, family physician, educator, and author of numerous textbooks an...
Mar 28, 2020•1 hr
In today’s episode (recorded March 25, 2020), Dr. Ted O’Connell speaks with Dr. Jennifer Babik about the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics in this interview are focused on the disease itself with questions being answered such as: - What do we know about the incubation period of COVID-19?- If someone becomes infected with COVID-19 and they recover, can they be considered immune or are they able to become reinfected? - Can the COVID-19 virus mutate or develop other strains such as we see in seasonal flu?-...
Mar 27, 2020•38 min
In this episode, Dr. O’Connell talks with Nurse Keith and discusses the public health measures being taken as well as the impact on lower-income families. They also talk about the risk to health care workers in the field, especially from the lack of PPE. We are reminded to remember the humanity behind the person behind the mask and each other.Questions discussed in this episode include:How can we work together, better, during this pandemic?Is there a way to change workflows to better address COV...
Mar 26, 2020•46 min
In this episode, Dr. O’Connell and Dr. Salah discuss what sports medicine is and how it relates to the COVID-19 virus. Some topics covered include: - How exercise affects the immune system- How professional sports organizations avoid spreading infections like COVID-19 among themselves- What professional athletes do when they get ill- How athletes are staying in shape despite gyms being closed and seasons being on holdDr. Moin Salah is a sports medicine physician at Providence Medical Institute i...
Mar 25, 2020•37 min
This interview was originally recorded on March 19, 2020. In this episode, Dr. O’Connell talks with Dr. Anselmo about how the novel coronavirus is impacting the pediatric population. Dr. Anselmo encourages us to focus on morbidity and not just mortality. Nearly 40% of young people are getting moderate to severe illness. The COVID-19 disease is infecting and causing serious illness in people of all age groups, not just older adults. Questions discussed in this episode include:What are the concern...
Mar 23, 2020•41 min
In this episode, Dr. O’Connell addresses misinformation regarding medications and their affects and interactions with the COVID-19 virus. Several agencies, including the FDA, have issued statements that they have found no evidence linking NSAID use and the worsening COVID-19 symptoms. There is also little scientific evidence that ACE inhibitors or ARB’s increase the risk for COVID-19 infection. The major medical societies in the United States and Europe recommend the continued use of ACE inhibit...
Mar 23, 2020•13 min
In this episode, Dr. O’Connell and Dr. Grande discuss how the Coronavirus and it’s accompanying quarantine measures are impacting the mental well-being of those stuck at home. Throughout this episode we answer questions such as:How is the approach different at this time compared to treating cases of anxiety not related to a pandemic?What other types of mental health issues are being seen in light of current events?What are the long term psychological effects from a pandemic?Anxiety is on the ris...
Mar 21, 2020•39 min
In this episode, Drs. Aimee and Brian Ostick give us advice on emergency preparedness, travel, and social distancing in light of the current COVID-19 pandemic. They also answer pressing questions such as: - Why is social distancing so important? - What are the classic symptoms of COVID-19? How is differentiated from the common cold, the flu, etc.?- How should you move forward with travel plans? - Are face masks necessary or helpful for the general public?- What is "flattening the curve"? Why is ...
Mar 21, 2020•38 min
While the coronavirus has been affecting education as a whole, Dr. O’Connell and fourth year medical student, Matthew Christensen, discuss how the virus is specifically affecting medical education. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 20, 2020•39 min
Dr. O’Connell and Dr. “Raj” Dasgupta discuss questions about why someone might require a ventilator, why it’s important to slow the spread of disease to avoid overwhelming our ICUs, what’s the place of the pneumonia and flu vaccines during this pandemic, and the responsibilities of the media and individuals in sharing information about COVID-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 19, 2020•27 min
It's coronavirus 101 with master teacher and virology expert, Dr. Ken Rosenthal. This episode covers questions about coronavirus like, how do viruses "jump" from animals to people? Can pets be affected? What does the body do to fight the infection? And what's the status of vaccine development for this novel coronavirus? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 17, 2020•54 min
COVID-19, the disease caused by a novel coronavirus, has created a global pandemic. This show aims to educate the public via interviews with leaders in healthcare, public health and policy. You’ll hear from former Kaiser CEO, host of the Fixing Healthcare podcast, and author of Mistreated: Why We Think We're Getting Good Health Care and Why We're Usually Wrong, Robert Pearl; critical care physician and frequent guest on The Doctors, “Dr. Raj” Dasgupta; Patrick C. Beeman, Ob/Gyn and founder of th...
Mar 16, 2020•5 min
