On the third anniversary of COVID-19 in the U.S., Dr. Patterson talks with Dr. Bowling about how surveillance of COVID has changed, what the numbers mean, whether masking is still needed, and the consequences of the end of the federal emergency declaration. Course Faculty: Jan E. Patterson, MD, MS, MACP FIDSA, FSHEA, CHCP Professor of Medicine/Infectious Diseases and Pathology Associate Dean for Quality & Lifelong Learning Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine UT Health San Antonio Jason Bowling, MD Associate Professor of Medicine/Infectious Diseases Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine UT Health San Antonio   Claim CME - https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/EventID/10092741 CME Information - https://uthscsa.edu/medicine/education/cme/covid-minutes-podcast/episode-12

This podcast discusses updates in outpatient strategies for COVID-19 patients. Information on what outpatients with COVID-19 should be receiving is explained. Approved therapies for COVID-19 and who benefit most from these therapies as well as agent that should not be used or discussed in this podcast.  Future strategies and agents on the horizon for COVID-19 are also discussed.  This educational activity is designed to meet the educational goals of physicians and other healthcare professionals specializing in infectious diseases, family and community medicine, internal medicine, emergency medicine, and all those involved with the management of patients with coronavirus.  Course Faculty: Jan E. Patterson, MD, MS, MACP FIDSA, FSHEA, CHCP Professor of Medicine/Infectious Diseases and Pathology Associate Dean for Quality & Lifelong Learning Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine UT Health San Antonio Jason Bowling, MD Associate Professor of Medicine/Infectious Diseases Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine UT Health San Antonio   Claim CME - https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/EventID/10091688/   CME Information - https://www.uthscsa.edu/academics/medicine/covid-minutes-podcast-episode-11

This podcast discusses COVID and the consequences of COVID in children.  It also discusses the efficacy of the vaccine in children as well as the reasons why children should be vaccinated. Dr. Barton explains MISC and cardiac abnormalities in children.  Differences in dosing of approved pediatric vaccines and prospects of vaccines are discussed. This educational activity is designed to meet the educational goals of physicians and other healthcare professionals specializing in infectious diseases, family and community medicine, internal medicine, emergency medicine, and all those involved with the management of patients with coronavirus.    Claim CME - https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/EventID/10091075/   CME Information - https://www.uthscsa.edu/academics/medicine/covid-minutes-podcast-episode-10

This podcast discusses the thrombotic complications of COVID-19 and describe the effects of COVID-19 on the heart. It will also compare and contrast the types of myocarditis related to COVID-19. This educational activity is designed to meet the educational goals of physicians and other healthcare professionals specializing in infectious diseases, family and community medicine, internal medicine, emergency medicine, and all those involved with the management of patients with coronavirus.    Claim CME - https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/EventID/10087975/   CME Information - https://www.uthscsa.edu/academics/medicine/covid-minutes-podcast-episode-9

The podcast addresses the rates of COVID vaccinations by state, in the US and worldwide. Where are we with vaccinations and are we still at risk from COVID surges.  Will also identify the risks for recurring surges of COVID and to list some reasons to increase vaccination rates.   Claim CME - https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/EventID/10087662/   CME Information - https://www.uthscsa.edu/academics/medicine/covid-minutes-podcast-episode-8

This podcast addresses the lingering symptoms that occur and remain after an episode of COVID.  Common problem experienced by patients with PASC are discussed and recommendation for common symptoms are provided.    Claim CME - https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Login?formname=regLoginLive&EventID=10087224   CME Information - https://www.uthscsa.edu/academics/medicine/covid-minutes-podcast-episode-7

Dr. Phil Ponce reflects on the progression of COVID treatments one year in, and discusses the biggest advances in the treatment for COVID-19 over the past year.  Lessons learned from the ACT2 trial study are discussed as well as lessons learned from other trials.  Preliminary studies on monulpiravir, and oral antiviral drug, is also discussed.

This episode describes monoclonal antibodies bamlanivimab and casirivimab/imdevimab and the FDA Emergency Use Authorization for these agents. Criteria for use, including patients who are eligible and not eligible for this therapy are discussed, and potential benefits of therapy.  The Regional Infusion Center, a unique collaboration between the Regional Advisory Council, San Antonio Fire and EMS, and local hospitals, is described and discussed.

This podcast discusses the latest updates on vaccine trials to include the development processes used for the leading vaccine candidates.   Strategies for the development of these vaccines is discussed and the timeline for vaccine distribution is also outlined. Finally, Dr. Taylor discusses what our world will look like once vaccines are available.     This educational activity is designed to meet the educational goals of physicians and other healthcare professionals specializing in infectious diseases, family and community medicine, internal medicine, emergency medicine, and all those involved with the management of patients with coronavirus.

This is a conversation with Dr. Ruth Berggren, Professor of Medicine/Infectious Diseases and Director, Center for Medical Humanities and Ethics at UT Health San Antonio, regarding outpatient management strategies for COVID-19.  General recommendations are discussed, as well as the use of monoclonal antibodies and the off-label use of supplements and medications for which there is some preliminary data. This educational activity is designed to meet the educational goals of physicians and other healthcare professionals specializing in infectious diseases, family and community medicine, internal medicine, emergency medicine, and all those involved with the management of patients with coronavirus.

This podcast discusses testing strategies and updates as well as prevention strategies for COVID-19 to include PCR testing, antigen testing and the role of antibody testing.  COVID-19 infection control and lessons learned is also discussed.  This educational activity is designed to meet the educational goals of physicians and other healthcare professionals specializing in infectious diseases, family and community medicine, internal medicine, emergency medicine, and all those involved with the management of patients with coronavirus.

This podcast discusses new and emerging therapies for COVID-19 to include the efficacy of the antiviral remdesivir and it use in COVID-19 patients as well as other candidate treatments currently being studied for COVID-19 hospitalized patients.  The potential role of monoclonal antibodies in COVID-19 treatment is also discussed. This educational activity is designed to meet the educational goals of physicians and other healthcare professionals specializing in infectious diseases, family and community medicine, internal medicine, emergency medicine, and all those involved with the management of patients with coronavirus.