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DKBmed Radio provides health care clinicians with expert insight and analysis in a wide variety of disease states and specialty areas. Earn continuing medical education (CME) credit by listening to the episode and visiting our website linked in the episode description. Visit https://dkbmed.com/ for more information and CME opportunities.

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8/10/2022 - COVID-19 Testing Interview Part 2

August 10, 2022 13:43 - 19 minutes - 36.7 MB

Dr. Paul Auwaerter interviews Dr. Michael Mina about COVID-19 testing. Topics: *Why are we seeing prolonged antigen positive test results? *Do we know when someone is infectious? For how long? *Speculating on the cause of Paxlovid rebound  Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty/7-28-22-episode/eval   Access our resource center, download webinar slides, and claim credit at https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty  Presenting faculty:   Paul G. Auwaerter, M...

7/28/2022 - COVID-19 Immunity Interview Part 1

July 28, 2022 19:33 - 24 minutes - 45.1 MB

Dr. Paul Auwaerter interviews Dr. Michael Mina about COVID-19 immunity. Topics: *Is COVID-19 here to stay? *Immunity evasiveness of Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 *Expectations for the fall and winter 2022 *Thoughts on upcoming booster reformulation *Should you get a booster now or wait?  Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty/7-28-22-episode/eval   Access our resource center, download webinar slides, and claim credit at https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty  Pr...

Is that MS Diagnosis Accurate?

July 20, 2022 16:19 - 25 minutes - 29.4 MB

Is it true that a significant number of patients being treated for MS may not actually have the disease? What are the red flags — warnings that something about the patient’s condition does not meet the accepted MS diagnostic criteria — that need to be investigated?    Join us in this eMultipleSclerosis Review podcast, as Neuroimmunologist Dr. Gabrielle Macaron from Saint Joseph University’s Hotel Dieu de France Hospital in Beirut, Lebanon, and the Cleveland Clinic’s Mellen Center for Multip...

Nonpharmacologic Symptom Management

July 20, 2022 16:18 - 25 minutes - 29.7 MB

In this Issue: Fatigue. Urinary dysfunction. Constipation. Spasticity and gait problems. Providing relief from these common MS symptoms often requires clinicians to go beyond the prescription pad to recommend nonpharmacologic treatments. What works? What doesn’t? What does the evidence say?  Join us as Dr. W. Oliver Tobin from the Mayo Clinic discusses these questions in this eMultipleSclerosis Review podcast. Take our post-test to claim CME credits. To read a companion newsletter click h...

COVID-19: The Morbidity/Mortality Risk

July 20, 2022 16:17 - 22 minutes - 26.2 MB

Are PLWH at higher risk for increased mortality from COVID-19 infection? How important is it for PWLH to get vaccinated and boosted? Is breakthrough COVID-19 infection more likely to occur among PLWH? What about “long COVID” (PASC)? Join Clinical Research Nurse Diane Kanjilal, manager of the Infectious Disease Clinical Research Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital, as we discuss these questions in this eHIV Review podcast. Take our post-test to claim CME credits. To read a companion new...

COVID-19: Then and Now

July 20, 2022 16:16 - 25 minutes - 29.3 MB

What was it like for a frontline critical care pulmonologist at the very beginning of the COVID-19 epidemic? On the frontlines as the epidemic became pandemic? What’s it like today, with new variants and new in-patient and out-patient treatments? What are the key differences between then and now, what have we learned, and how can we be better prepared for next time?  Join us for this ePulmonology Review Special Edition podcast, as Dr. Brian Garibaldi from the Johns Hopkins’ Division of Pulm...

Pulmonary Exacerbations and IV Antibiotics

July 20, 2022 16:15 - 18 minutes - 21.4 MB

Managing pulmonary exacerbations in people with cystic fibrosis: is there high-grade evidence to support best practices? How helpful is the most current guidance? Does the recent research challenge the current standard of care?   Join us for this eCysticFibrosis Review podcast, as Dr. D.B. Sanders from the Indiana University School of Medicine explains how these questions can affect clinical care.  Take our post-test to claim CME credits. Read this podcast's companion newsletter here. S...

7/6/2022 - COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters

July 07, 2022 21:30 - 17 minutes - 33 MB

Dr. Paul Auwaerter discusses COVID-19 vaccine boosters. Topics: *Should your patients get the booster now or wait? *FDA advisory committee votes to include Omicron component in COVID-19 booster vaccines *COVID-19 case and mortality projections for this winter *Booster timing for children and adults  Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty/7-6-22-episode/eval   Access our resource center, download webinar slides, and claim credit at https://covid19.dkbmed.com/...

Race, Ethnicity, and Cystic Fibrosis

June 21, 2022 17:32 - 22 minutes - 26.3 MB

Race and ethnicity. How do they affect a patient’s ability to receive a timely and accurate cystic fibrosis diagnosis? How do the social determinants of health limit access to appropriate CF treatment and produce poorer outcomes?  That’s what we’re here to talk about today with Dr. Jennifer Taylor-Cousar from National Jewish Health and Children’s Hospital Colorado in this eCysticFibrosis Review podcast.  Take our post-test to claim CME credits. Read this podcast's companion newsletter her...

6/1/2022 - State of COVID-19

June 02, 2022 19:11 - 19 minutes - 35.6 MB

Dr. Paul Auwaerter discusses the current state of COVID-19 including treatment updates. Topics: *Information on new Omicron subvariants *CDC advisory about rebound COVID-19 *Latest treatment information *Post-COVID conditions  Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty/6-1-22-episode/eval   Access our resource center, download webinar slides, and claim credit at https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty  Presenting faculty:   Paul G. Auwaerter, MD, MBA, FIDSA,...

5/11/2022 - COVID-19 Omicron Impact on Vaccines

May 12, 2022 15:01 - 17 minutes - 32.2 MB

Dr. Paul Auwaerter discusses the effect of the Omicron variant, including its subvariants, on COVID-19 vaccines. Topics: *Impact of Omicron on mRNA boosters *Analyzing Omicron and BA.2 subvariants *Interpreting CDC vaccine data *Protection level of one-way masking  Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty/5-11-22-episode/eval   Access our resource center, download webinar slides, and claim credit at https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty  Presenting facult...

4/26/2022 - COVID-19 Prevention Update

April 27, 2022 21:15 - 49 minutes - 92.6 MB

Paul G. Auwaerter, MD, MBA, FIDSA and Michael Angarone, DO, FIDSA discuss the latest guidelines for prevention of COVID-19. Topics: *Updates on the BA.2 subvariant *Who should get a second booster? And when? *What conditions and factors place people at higher risk for severe COVID? *Pre-exposure prophylaxis for COVID-19 prevention *Mitigating risk of disease progression    Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty/4-26-22-episode/eval    Access our resource c...

4/6/2022 - New COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines

April 22, 2022 18:52 - 43 minutes - 80.7 MB

Paul G. Auwaerter, MD, MBA, FIDSA and David Klimpl, MD discuss current treatments for patients hospitalized with COVID-19. Topics: *New data on efficacy of available therapies *Immunomodulators for critical care patients *Updated NIH recommendations    Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty/4-6-22-episode/eval   Access our resource center, download webinar slides, and claim credit at https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty  Presenting faculty:   Paul G....

Clinical Uses of LA Injectable ART

April 14, 2022 20:10 - 25 minutes - 29.6 MB

Long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy is expected to improve adherence, reduce patient burden, and lower community viral load. But for which patients is it suitable? Can it be used as pre-exposure prophylaxis? How does the promise of long-acting ART actually mean in practice?</p><p>Join us for this <em>e</em>HIV Review podcast, as Dr. Tanyaporn Wansom, Senior Infectious Diseases Consultant at Chayun Consulting in Bangkok Thailand, takes us to the clinic to answer some of these key qu...

4/13/2022 - COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters & BA.2

April 14, 2022 14:49 - 21 minutes - 39.3 MB

Dr. Paul Auwaerter discusses new vaccine boosters, global impact of the pandemic, and the BA.2 Subvariant. Topics: *New boosters in the future? *Challenges of additional boosters *Cardiac concerns with COVID-19 vaccines? *Collateral effects from the pandemic *Latest news on BA.2 Subvariant  Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty/4-13-22-episode/eval   Access our resource center, download webinar slides, and claim credit at https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispe...

3/30/2022 - COVID-19 BA.2 Subvariant & Boosters

March 31, 2022 15:51 - 18 minutes - 33.5 MB

Dr. Paul Auwaerter discusses the BA.2 Subvariant and the recent authorization from the FDA for second booster dose. Topics: *Virulence of BA.2 vs Omicron and Delta * Therapeutic activity of monoclonal antibodies against BA.2 *Details of approval for booster #2 (4th and 5th dose) *Are there advantages to mixing mRNA vaccines?  Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty/3-30-22-episode/eval   Access our resource center, download webinar slides, and claim credit at...

3/24/2022 - COVID-19 Lessons Learned

March 24, 2022 18:22 - 16 minutes - 29.7 MB

Dr. Paul Auwaerter discusses what we learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics: *Reviewing the timeline of events and variants *What happens next? *Preparing for the future *The new role of monoclonal antibodies  Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty/3-24-22-episode/eval   Access our resource center, download webinar slides, and claim credit at https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty  Presenting faculty:   Paul G. Auwaerter, MD, MBA, FIDSA, Past Presid...

Adolescents & Young Adults: Engaging the Vulnerable 20%

March 22, 2022 14:53 - 19 minutes - 22.2 MB

Twenty percent of new HIV diagnoses occur among adolescents and young adults. They’re a population underserved by HIV prevention resources, with lower retention in HIV care. Their awareness and uptake of PrEP has been and remains low. What can their clinicians do to more effectively help these vulnerable young people?   Join Dr. Luis Rubio from University of California San Francisco as we explore these and other important issues in this eHIV Review podcast.  Take our post-test to claim CME...

3/16/22 - COVID-19 Testing part 2 - interview with Dr. Manabe

March 16, 2022 20:06 - 19 minutes - 36.1 MB

Dr. Paul Auwaerter continues his interview with Dr. Yuka Manabe about COVID-19 testing. Topics: *Future trends in infectious disease diagnostics *Closing the loop with at-home testing *Will treatment replace testing in the future? *Addressing equity of access to diagnostics  Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty/3-16-22-episode/eval     Access our resource center, download webinar slides, and claim credit at https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty  Prese...

3/1/2022 - Improving Access to COVID-19 Treatment

March 15, 2022 14:57 - 52 minutes - 96.7 MB

Stella A. Safo, MD, MPH and Charles Vega, MD discuss how health care providers can improve access to COVID-19 treatment for people from racial/ethnic minority groups. Topics: *Who is receiving treatment for mild to moderate COVID-19? *How the social determinants of health affect COVID-19 risk *Examining COVID-19 outcomes by race and ethnicity *Improving access to treatment   Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty/3-1-22-episode/eval   Access our resource cen...

3/9/2022 - COVID-19 Testing - interview with Dr. Manabe

March 09, 2022 21:54 - 20 minutes - 37.5 MB

Dr. Paul Auwaerter interviews Dr. Yuka Manabe about COVID-19 testing. Topics: *Evaluating COVID-19 testing methods on reliability, speed, and scale *Impact from the Omicron and other variants on testing *Differences between sample types: nasal swab vs saliva *Multiplex and the future of testing *The practical role of serology  Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty/3-9-22-episode/eval     Access our resource center, download webinar slides, and claim credit ...

2/16/2022 - New Monoclonal Antibody + Variant Updates

February 16, 2022 22:19 - 16 minutes - 30.2 MB

Dr. Paul Auwaerter discusses therapeutics, vaccines, and more about emerging variants of COVID-19. Topics: * Changes to NIH recommendations for mild to moderate COVID-19 * New monoclonal antibody: bebtelovimab  * Monoclonal antibody evasion in omicron sublineages * Revisions to booster dose schedules for immunocompromised people   Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty/2-16-22-episode/eval Access our resource center, download webinar slides, and claim credi...

2/3/2022 - Omicron Impact on COVID-19 Treatment

February 09, 2022 16:16 - 57 minutes - 107 MB

Stella Safo, MD, MPH and Michael Angarone, DO, FIDSA discuss how the Omicron variant is impacting COVID-19 treatment decisions. Topics: *Are monoclonal antibodies effective against Omicron and other variants? *Prevalence of the Omicron variant *What are the other variants of concern? *Bob is 70 with lung cancer and SARS-CoV-2 positive - how can you treat him? *Addressing racial inequities      Credit available: 1.0 of AMA, ANCC, AAPA, or ACPE    Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid...

2/2/2022 - COVID-19 Cautious Optimism

February 02, 2022 22:42 - 13 minutes - 25.2 MB

Dr. Paul Auwaerter discusses reasons to be cautiously optimistic about the future of COVID-19. Topics: *The best ways to stay protected from COVID-19 *Why Omicron is still dangerous *Danger of COVID-19 vs. seasonal flu *What we know about the BA.2 variant *Pros and cons of the Novavax vaccine  Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty/2-2-22-episode/eval    Access our resource center, download webinar slides, and claim credit at https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multi...

1/25/2022 - Treating COVID-19 Caused by Omicron

January 26, 2022 21:27 - 1 hour - 114 MB

Paul G. Auwaerter, MD, MBA, FIDSA and Charles Vega, MD discuss the latest in COVID-19 treatment news including the Omicron variant. Topics: *Effective treatments for COVID-19 caused by Omicron variant *New antiviral, and other new and in-the-pipeline treatments *Assessing impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable populations and inequities by race/ethnicity *Q&A  Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty/1-25-22-episode/eval Access our resource center, download webinar ...

1/19/22 - COVID-19 Omicron Update

January 19, 2022 21:58 - 19 minutes - 36.5 MB

Dr. Paul Auwaerter discusses the COVID-19 Omicron variant. Topics: *Impact on treatment and current spread of Omicron *News on pre-exposure prophylaxis for COVID-19 prevention *With limited supply, how are patients at high risk for severe disease being treated? *Testing for Omicron  Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty/1-19-22-episode/eval   Access our resource center, download webinar slides, and claim credit at https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty  ...

12/14/2021 - Addressing COVID-19 Inequities

December 15, 2021 19:48 - 55 minutes - 104 MB

Stella Safo, MD, MPH and Aimalohi Ahonkhai, MD, MPH discuss what we can do to address COVID-19 inequities. Topics: *New monoclonal antibody to be used to prevent infection *Latest news on the potential new oral medication *The effect of Omicron on minority populations *Explaining COVID-19 health disparities *Structural barriers to health care and vaccine access    Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty/12-14-21-episode/eval     Access our resource center, ...

12/7/2021 - The Latest COVID-19 Treatments

December 08, 2021 22:40 - 52 minutes - 98 MB

Michael Angarone, DO, FIDSA and Charles Vega, MD discuss the latest COVID-19 treatment guidelines and recommendations. Topics: New treatments for COVID-19 Assessing impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable populations and disparities by race/ethnicity Treating patients hospitalized with COVID-19 Live Q&A Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty/12-7-21-episode/eval   Access our resource center, download webinar slides, and claim credit at https://covid19.dkbmed.co...

12/1/2021 - COVID-19 Omicron Variant

December 01, 2021 21:18 - 15 minutes - 29.5 MB

Dr. Paul Auwaerter discusses the COVID-19 variant Omicron. Topics: *Why scientists are concerned about Omicron *More transmissible than Beta and Delta? *Impact on vaccines and treatment *Origin and detection of Omicron *Holiday travel recommendations  Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty/12-1-21-episode/eval   Access our resource center, download webinar slides, and claim credit at https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty  Presenting faculty:   Paul G. ...

11/17/2021 - Variants Impact on COVID-19 Treatment

November 19, 2021 17:25 - 46 minutes - 84.8 MB

Shmuel Shoham, MD and Willa V. Cochran, MSN, CRNP discuss how variants are impacting COVID-19 treatment decisions. Topics: *Where are the variants of concern in the US? *Projecting future variant spread *Which monoclonal antibodies are effective for particular variants *Facilitating treatment with monoclonal antibodies  Credit available: 1.0 of AMA, ANCC, AAPA, or ACPE    Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty/11-17-21-episode/eval     Access our resource...

11/10/2021 - COVID-19 Current and Future Treatments

November 10, 2021 22:09 - 15 minutes - 28 MB

Dr. Paul Auwaerter discusses current and future COVID-19 treatments. Topics: *Treatments currently in the pipeline *Oral therapies for COVID-19 *Will the current vaccines require periodic boosters? *Possible requirements for oral antiviral use  Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty/11-10-21-episode/eval   Access our resource center, download webinar slides, and claim credit at https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty  Presenting faculty:   Paul G. Auwaer...

“Living Well with MS" Meets eMultipleSclerosis Review

November 08, 2021 14:00 - 50 minutes - 57.8 MB

Please note, this podcast is not accredited and does not provide continuing education credit.  eMultiple Sclerosis Review Program Director Michael Kornberg, MD discusses on-going MS research with host Geoff Allix on his UK “Living Well with MS” podcast.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

11/2/2021 - Breaking Barriers to COVID-19 Equity

November 03, 2021 20:19 - 52 minutes - 97.1 MB

Aimalohi Ahonkhai, MD, MPH and Charles Vega, MD discuss what we can do to address COVID-19 inequalities. Topics: *Structural barriers to health care and vaccine access *Tools to reduce inequities *Real COVID-19 patient stories *The latest data on medications to prevent and treat COVID-19, including a potential new oral medication    Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty/11-2-21-episode/eval     Access our resource center, download webinar slides, and clai...

“Good Nurse/Bad Nurse” Meets eHIV Review

November 01, 2021 13:00 - 19 minutes - 22.8 MB

Please note, this podcast is not accredited and does not provide continuing education credit.  Clinical Nurse Educator and eHIV Review Program Director Justin Alves joins RN Tina Vinsant on her popular “Good Nurse/Bad Nurse” podcast to tell the story of HIV hero nurse Mary Magee.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

10/27/2021 - COVID-19 Vaccine and Treatment Hesitancy

October 27, 2021 18:56 - 19 minutes - 36.8 MB

Dr. Paul Auwaerter interviews Dr. David J. Malebranche about how we can address patient concerns and hesitancy with COVID-19 vaccines and treatments. Topics: *Addressing vaccine hesitancy with patients *Communicating the benefit of monoclonal antibodies *Storytelling as a means of addressing patient concerns  Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty/10-27-21-episode/eval   Access our resource center, download webinar slides, and claim credit at https://covid19...

CF Patient Advocacy - eCystic Fibrosis Review bonus episode

October 25, 2021 17:36 - 26 minutes - 29.8 MB

Please note, this podcast is not accredited and does not provide continuing education credit.    eCystic Fibrosis Review Program Director Donna Peeler, RN, is a Clinical Nurse at the Johns Hopkins Cystic Fibrosis Center in Baltimore. Recently she interviewed Ella Balasa, an adult with cystic fibrosis in Richmond Virginia, who has been working in CF Patient Advocacy.    Their discussion exchange focused on what clinicians and their patients with CF, as well as the parents of pediatric pat...

CF Patient Advocacy -eCystic Fibrosis Review Special

October 25, 2021 17:36 - 26 minutes - 29.8 MB

Please note, this podcast is not accredited and does not provide continuing education credit.    eCystic Fibrosis Review Program Director Donna Peeler, RN, is a Clinical Nurse at the Johns Hopkins Cystic Fibrosis Center in Baltimore. Recently she interviewed Ella Balasa, an adult with cystic fibrosis in Richmond Virginia, who has been working in CF Patient Advocacy.    Their discussion exchange focused on what clinicians and their patients with CF, as well as the parents of pediatric pat...

10/20/2021 - COVID-19 Health Care Impact

October 20, 2021 21:57 - 24 minutes - 45.9 MB

Dr. Paul Auwaerter interviews Dr. David J. Malebranche about the many impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on health care. Topics: *Impact on shutting down clinics in Atlanta during the pandemic *Communication failures during the pandemic *How the pandemic has created opportunities to improve health care systems *Impact of the pandemic on drug use *The importance of personal connections, especially for people living with HIV  Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialt...

10/13/2021 - COVID-19 Post-Traumatic Growth

October 13, 2021 20:22 - 16 minutes - 30.5 MB

Arron Berry, RN, BSN, CCRN, PHRN, CFRN discusses post-traumatic growth (positive psychological change resulting from a struggle with traumatic or highly challenging life circumstances) in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics: *Post-traumatic stress symptoms vs post-traumatic growth *What can be gained from post-traumatic growth? *How to facilitate post-traumatic growth *Organizations becoming more resilient through post-traumatic growth  Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19....

10/9/2021 - Update on COVID-19 Treatment

October 11, 2021 21:06 - 52 minutes - 97.6 MB

Drs. Paul Long and Paul Auwaerter discuss the latest news on COVID-19 treatments for patients in and out of the hospital. Topics: *How variants (such as the Delta variant) impact treatment decisions *Test your knowledge with patient cases *The latest treatment guidelines and recommendations *Q&A  Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/hospitalists/10-9-21-episode/eval  Access our resource center, download webinar slides, and claim credit at https://covid19.dkbmed.com/hospi...

10/1/2021 - Seeking COVID-19 Equality

October 05, 2021 16:45 - 55 minutes - 103 MB

Aimalohi Ahonkhai, MD, MPH and Charles Vega, MD discuss what we can do to address COVID-19 inequalities. Topics: *Vaccination inequalities *How social determinants of health determine COVID-19 risk *How variants are impacting treatment decisions *Real COVID-19 patient stories    Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty/10-1-21-episode/eval     Access our resource center, download webinar slides, and claim credit at https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty  ...

9/29/2021 - COVID-19 Child Health

September 29, 2021 21:18 - 20 minutes - 37.2 MB

Dr. Paul Auwaerter continues his interview with Dr. Maddy Travers as they discuss child health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics: *Advice for parents considering vaccinating their children *Explanation for the rise in COVID-19 pediatric cases *Risk of Delta variant for children *Common questions from parents  Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty/9-29-21-episode/eval   Access our resource center, download webinar slides, and claim credit at https://covid...

9/22/2021 - COVID-19 Maternal Health

September 22, 2021 22:07 - 16 minutes - 31.1 MB

Dr. Paul Auwaerter interviews Dr. Maddy Travers about maternal health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics: *Is it safe to get the COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy? *Elevated risk of COVID-19 for pregnant mothers *Clarifying whether or not the COVID-19 vaccines impact fertility *Passing on immunization to newborn children  Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty/9-22-21-episode/eval   Access our resource center, download webinar slides, and claim credit at h...

9/15/2021 - COVID-19 Variants Explained

September 15, 2021 21:51 - 23 minutes - 43.6 MB

Dr. Paul Auwaerter explains what we currently know about COVID-19 viral variants. Topics: *The most concerning variants *Delta Plus and Mu variants explained *Vaccine efficacy against disease caused by variants *New recommendation for concurrent flu and COVID-19 vaccination  Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty/9-15-21-episode/eval   Access our resource center, download webinar slides, and claim credit at https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty  Present...

8/24/2021 - Addressing COVID-19 Disparities

August 26, 2021 14:23 - 51 minutes - 96.6 MB

Drs. Charles Vega and Dinora Chinchilla discuss ways we can address the COVID-19 health outcome disparities. Topics: *Real COVID-19 patient stories *COVID-19 health outcomes based on ethnicity and socioeconomic status *How social determinants of health determine COVID-19 risk *How to better treat minority patients  Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty/8-24-21-episode/eval   Access our resource center, download webinar slides, and claim credit at https://co...

8/18/2021 - COVID-19 Ventilation Management

August 18, 2021 17:54 - 19 minutes - 35.7 MB

Arron Berry, RN, BSN, CCRN, PHRN, CFRN discusses oxygenation and ventilation management for COVID-19 patients. Topics: *Benefits of high flow nasal cannula *Safely using lung protective ventilation *Growing popularity of pulmonary vasodilators *Risk of generating aerosols with ventilation instruments?  Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty/8-18-21-episode/eval  Access our resource center, download webinar slides, and claim credit at https://covid19.dkbmed.c...

8/11/2021 - Latest News on COVID-19 Treatments

August 13, 2021 15:01 - 53 minutes - 99.5 MB

Drs. Paul Long and Paul Auwaerter discuss the latest news on treating COVID-19 patients in and out of the hospital. Topics: *Test your knowledge with patient cases *Efficacy and safety of treatment options *The latest treatment guidelines and recommendations      Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/hospitalists/8-11-21-episode/eval  Access our resource center, download webinar slides, and claim credit at  https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty  Presenting faculty:...

8/4/2021 - Delta Variant Burning Questions

August 04, 2021 19:59 - 19 minutes - 35.2 MB

Dr. Paul Auwaerter answers your burning questions about the COVID-19 Delta variant. Topics: *The impact of the Delta variant on masking and social distancing guidance *Risk of hospitalization and death for unvaccinated vs. vaccinated people *New FDA authorization for monoclonal antibody therapy *How do labs test for the Delta variant?  Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty/8-4-21-episode/eval   Access our resource center, download webinar slides, and claim ...

7/28/2021 - Delta Variant Part 2

July 27, 2021 20:24 - 13 minutes - 26 MB

Dr. Paul Auwaerter discusses the COVID-19 Delta variant. Topics: *Where and why the Delta variant is spreading *Do we need vaccine booster doses to protect against variants? *Treatments: oral antiviral molnupiravir and steroids *Data on vaccine effectiveness against the Delta variant  Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty/7-28-21-episode/eval   Access our resource center, download webinar slides, and claim credit at https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty...

7/23/2021 - Q&A

July 23, 2021 15:25 - 14 minutes - 27.6 MB

Dr. Paul Auwaerter answers your COVID-19 questions. Topics: *Can you tell if a patient has the Delta variant? *Expectations for the flu this year *Explaining questions of remdesivir efficacy *What if a patient misses a mRNA vaccine dose?  Post-test for CME/CE credit: https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty/7-28-21-episode/eval   Access our resource center, download webinar slides, and claim credit at https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty  Presenting faculty:   Paul G. Auwaerter, MD...