The Long COVID Clinical Podcast

We are currently conducting a study of the educational impact of this podcast and highly welcome your voluntary participation. To participate, please visit: ⁠https://redcap.link/lcpod⁠ In this episode, hosts Anita Chopra, Andrew Schamess, Aaron Friedberg, and Carissa Lee are joined by Dr. Michal Tal to discuss groundbreaking immunoengineering research that could redefine Long COVID diagnosis. Dr....

In this episode of the Long COVID Clinical Podcast, hosts Drs. Anita Chopra, Andrew Schamess, and Aaron Friedberg are joined by Dr. Michael Brode, medical director of the post-COVID-19 program at UT Health Austin, to discuss the complexities of long COVID management in the primary care setting. Dr. Brode explains how systemic inflammation and autoimmunity may contribute to symptoms like brain fog...

In this episode of the Long COVID Clinical Podcast, hosts Dr. Anita Chopra, Dr. Aaron Friedberg, and Carissa Lee are joined by Dr. Alba Azola, a rehabilitation physician and leading expert on long COVID at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Azola delves into the intricacies of autonomic nervous system dysregulation in long COVID and how it can manifest in diverse symptoms such as brain fog, POTS, and temperature...

In this episode of the Long COVID Clinical Podcast, hosted by Drs. Anita Chopra, Tiffany Walker, Andrew Schamess, and Aaron Friedberg, Dr. Michael Peluso shares groundbreaking insights into long COVID research. Dr. Peluso is an infectious disease physician and leader of the Long-term Impact of Infection with Novel Coronavirus (LIINC) study at UCSF. The discussion highlights the persistent presence...

This episode of the Long COVID Clinical Podcast, hosted by Drs. Anita Chopra, Andrew Schamess, and Aaron Friedberg, features Dr. Nisha Viswanathan, internist and director of the long COVID Program at UCLA. The discussion delves into the complex relationship between long COVID and dysautonomia, including the distinctions between orthostatic intolerance, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (PO...

In this episode of the Long COVID Clinical Podcast, hosted by Drs. Tiffany Walker, Anita Chopra, and Aaron Friedberg, the team welcomes Dr. Abby Cheng, an expert in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Dr. Cheng discusses the development and impact of the AAPMR's comprehensive guidance on long COVID, emphasizing the importance of multidisciplinary approaches to treatment. The conversation cov...

This episode of the Long COVID Clinical Podcast, hosted by Drs. Anita Chopra, Andrew Schamess, and Aaron Friedberg, features Dr. Hector Bonilla, an infectious disease specialist from Stanford University School of Medicine. The discussion centers on the innovative use of repurposed medications like low-dose naltrexone and Abilify in treating long COVID and ME/CFS. Dr. Bonilla shares insights into t...

This episode of the Pediatric Long COVID Podcast, hosted by Drs. Anita Chopra and Andrew Schamess, features Dr. Laura Malone, Director of the Pediatric Post-COVID-19 Rehabilitation Clinic at the Kennedy Krieger Institute. The discussion centers on the unique manifestations of long COVID in children, highlighting differences in symptoms compared to adults, such as neurological and gastrointestinal...

This episode of the Long COVID Clinical Podcast, hosted by Drs. Anita Chopra and Andrew Schamess, delves into the phases of COVID-19 infection, underlying mechanisms, diagnostic biomarkers, and novel therapeutics with Dr. Daniel Griffin, a renowned infectious disease specialist and host of the "This Week in Virology " podcast. The discussion covers the progression and diagnosis of long COVID, path...

In this episode of the Long COVID Clinical Podcast, hosted by Drs. Anita Chopra, Andrew Schamess, and Tiffany Walker, physician-scientist Dr. Linda Geng discusses the complexities of diagnosing and treating long COVID, the overlap with other infection-associated chronic conditions, and ongoing research efforts. Her clinical and research expertise sheds light on the heterogeneity of long COVID and...

This episode of the Long COVID Clinical Podcast, hosted by Drs. Anita Chopra, Andrew Schamess, and Aaron Friedberg, features Dr. Nikhil Kamat in a discussion of hematological complications in long COVID. Dr. Kamat, a clinical assistant professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine, shares his expertise on microclots and immune dysregulation, revealing why current diagnostics often m...

In this episode of the Long COVID Clinical Podcast, hosts Andrew Schamess and Anita Chopra discuss recent research on Long COVID at Ohio State University. They are joined by Dr. Amal Amer, a Professor of Microbial Infection and Immunity, and Dr. Heba Amer, who works in Dr. Amal's lab. Dr. Amal shares her personal experience with Long COVID and details her research on the inflammasome and caspa...

This episode of the Long COVID Clinical Podcast, hosted by Drs. Anita Chopra, Tiffany Walker, Andrew Schamess, and Aaron Friedberg, features Dr. Andrew Ayers, a specialist in allergy and immunology. The discussion focuses on the immunological processes involved in long COVID, including immune dysregulation, immune deficiency, and the role of mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS). Dr. Ayers explains...

In this episode of the Long COVID Clinical Podcast, we engage with Dr. Iman Majd, an expert in integrative medicine, to discuss the complexities of long COVID. They explore various symptoms, including fatigue and brain fog, and delve into integrative approaches that combine conventional and alternative treatments. Dr. Majd emphasizes the importance of personalized care, the role of supplements and...

In this episode of the Long COVID Clinical Podcast, Dr. Hector Bonilla discusses the similarities and differences between Long COVID and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME-CFS). He shares insights from his clinical and research journey, emphasizing the importance of understanding the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management strategies for these post-viral conditions. The conv...

In this episode of the Long COVID Clinical Podcast, the focus is on subjective cognitive impairment, commonly known as brain fog, in long COVID patients. The guests, Susan Bowman-Burpee and Katlyn Schultz, discuss the typical presentation of brain fog and the initial steps in managing patients with this symptom. They emphasize the importance of taking a comprehensive history, conducting a physical...

Dr. Jana Friedly discusses post-exertional malaise in long COVID patients and the muscle abnormalities observed. She emphasizes the importance of pacing, prioritizing, positioning, and planning (the four Ps) in managing post-exertional malaise. Dr. Friedly also mentions the potential role of SSRIs in treating long COVID symptoms, the challenges of disability claims, and the need for healthcare pro...

This episode of the Long COVID Clinical Podcast focuses on dysautonomia and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) in long COVID. The hosts, Tiffany Walker and Anita Chopra, discuss the challenges of diagnosing and managing POTS in long COVID patients. They are joined by Dr. Cindy Shibao, an autonomic disorder specialist, who provides insights into the diagnosis and treatment of POTS. Th...

In this episode, the hosts discuss the diagnosis and management of long COVID with Dr. Fernando Carnavali, an expert in the field. They cover topics such as recognizing long COVID symptoms, ordering diagnostic tests, addressing emotional distress in patients, and the proposed definition of long COVID. They also highlight the underrepresentation of minoritized groups in long COVID research and emph...

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