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Episode 91. Disease X: How to Prepare for the Next Pandemic

Jan 22, 2024

Roger Seheult, MD discusses Disease X, the next pandemic, and explores ways to prepare. Topics include the importance of individual readiness, challenges faced by healthcare systems, the impact of sunlight on disease, possible COVID-19 therapies, the role of interferon in the immune response, and the historical use of hydrotherapy as a treatment approach.

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The World Health Organization (WHO) is focusing on building readiness and preventing the collapse of national healthcare infrastructure to prepare for Disease X, the next potential pandemic.

Sunlight exposure plays a crucial role in preventing and fighting infections, with research showing decreased mortality rates for various diseases, making it a valuable resource in preparing for future pandemics.

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Disease X: A Future Pandemic

Disease X, discussed at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, is a placeholder for a potential future pandemic that could be even deadlier than COVID-19. The World Health Organization (WHO) is focusing on building readiness and preventing the collapse of national healthcare infrastructure. Possible viruses that could cause Disease X include a resurgence of COVID-19, Ebola, Zika virus, crimea incongohamorrhagic fever, MERS, and the SARS virus.

Introduction

2min

Preparing for the Next Pandemic

9min

The Impact of Sunlight on Disease

2min

Possible COVID-19 Therapies and the Role of Sunlight

6min

The Role of Interferon in the Immune Response

8min

Historical Use of Hydrotherapy

6min

Roger Seheult, MD of MedCram explores ways we can prepare for disease X, the next pandemic. See all Dr. Seheult's videos at: https://www.medcram.com/

(This video was recorded on January 20th, 2024)

Roger Seheult, MD is the co-founder and lead professor at https://www.medcram.com

He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine and an Associate Professor at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine.

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