DKBmed Radio

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...

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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

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/mu...

Please note, this podcast is not accredited and does not provide continuing education credit.    e Cystic 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...

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 connec...

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 *Orga...

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/ev...

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-e...

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...

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/mu...

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/e...

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/multispecia...

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...

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 o...

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.d...

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 &...

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...

Drs. Stella Safo 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.c...

Dr. Paul Auwaerter discusses the COVID-19 Delta variant. Topics: *How dangerous is the Delta variant *Mutations that make the Delta variant concerning *Does mRNA immunization impact fertility? *Is ivermectin an effective COVID-19 treatment? *Monoclonal antibodies that are effective against the Delta variant  Post-test for CME/CE credit:  https://co...

Drs. David Klimpl and Paul Auwaerter discuss the latest recommendations and guidelines for treating COVID-19 patients in and out of the hospital. Topics: *NEW: monoclonal antibody treatment and recommendations for both ambulatory and hospitalized patients *Best practices for managing patients with COVID-19 *Test your knowledge with patient cases!    Post-test for CME/CE credit:  htt...

Dr. Paul Auwaerter gives us an update COVID-19 treatments. Topics: *Monoclonal antibodies for hospitalized patients *More data on JAK inhibitors: tofacitinib and baricitinib *Keeping vaccines updated with variants *Oxford University investigation of ivermectin  Post-test for CME/CE credit:  https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty/6-25-21-epi...

Dr. Paul Auwaerter continues his interview with Dr. Patrick Flume about COVID-19 vaccine trials. Topics: *The challenges of studying a novel virus *Why are COVID-19 vaccine trials so long? *Tips for retaining vaccine trial participants *Determining vaccine safety  Post-test for CME/CE credit:  https://covid19.dkbmed.com/multispecialty/6-23-21-episode/eval    Access our res...

Drs. Charles Vega and Aima A. Ahonkha 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  Treating hospitalized and ambulatory patients  Post-test for CM...

Dr. Paul Auwaerter interviews Dr. Patrick Flume about COVID-19 vaccine trials. Topics: *Vaccine trial goals: preventing symptomatic COVID-19 vs preventing infection *Issues with comparing vaccine trials *The importance of recruiting a representative population (age, sex, race and ethnicity) *What do we know about vaccine safety for immunocompromised people?  Post-test for CME/CE credit:&...

6/9/2021 - COVID-19: In the Pipeline Therapeutics   In this on-demand video webinar, Dr. Paul Auwaerter discusses potential COVID-19 treatments currently in the pipeline. Topics: *Outpatient treatments: inhaled remdesivir, oral antivirals, inhaled budesonide, and monoclonal antibodies *Inpatient treatments: lenzilumab, baricitinib, and dexamethasone *Clinical progression, risk facto...