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Dr. Roger Seheult & Kyle Allred, PA
MedCram = More Understanding in Less Time.
Welcome to the podcast edition of MedCram with Professor Roger Seheult, MD, Kyle Allred, PA, and guest experts in medicine, COVID-19, virology, immunology, public health, and more!
We offer this podcast in addition to our videos and lectures available on MedCram.com and our YouTube channel. These episodes are adapted from video lectures, so references to visual diagrams, charts, and images can be found in our videos, which will be linked in the show notes for each episode.
Welcome to the podcast edition of MedCram with Professor Roger Seheult, MD, Kyle Allred, PA, and guest experts in medicine, COVID-19, virology, immunology, public health, and more!
We offer this podcast in addition to our videos and lectures available on MedCram.com and our YouTube channel. These episodes are adapted from video lectures, so references to visual diagrams, charts, and images can be found in our videos, which will be linked in the show notes for each episode.
Episodes
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May 13, 2021 • 23min
15. New Research: Sialic Acids May Contribute to Inflammation & Disease
Dr. Roger Seheult of MedCram explains new research on Neu5Gc, a sialic acid molecule found in meat and dairy, and how it may contribute to severe COVID-19 symptoms, inflammation, and certain chronic diseases and cancers. Roger Seheult, MD is the co-founder and lead professor at MedCram 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. Interviewer: Kyle Allred, Physician Assistant, Producer, and Co-Founder of MedCram.com This video was recorded on May 13, 2021. THE MEDCRAM WEBSITE: Visit us for videos on over 60 medical topics and CME / CEs for medical professionals: https://www.medcram.com DISCLAIMER: MedCram medical videos and podcasts are for medical education and exam preparation, and NOT intended to replace recommendations from your doctor. #COVID19 #SialicAcid #Neu5Gc

Apr 14, 2021 • 27min
14. Johnson and Johnson Vaccine Pause: A Rare Blood Clot Called Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis (CVST)
Professor Roger Seheult, MD of https://www.medcram.com discusses the association between a rare type of blood clot and the Johnson and Johnson Vaccine, and the decision by the FDA and CDC to recommend pausing the use of the J and J vaccine. Dr. Seheult illustrates cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST), explains the relative risk, treatment, and warning signs of this rare complication. (This video was recorded on April 14, 2021) 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. Interviewer: Kyle Allred, Physician Assistant, Producer, and Co-Founder of MedCram.com. THE MEDCRAM WEBSITE: Visit us for videos on over 60 medical topics and CME / CEs for medical professionals: https://www.medcram.com DISCLAIMER: MedCram medical videos and podcasts are for medical education and exam preparation, and NOT intended to replace recommendations from your doctor. #COVID19 #SARSCoV2 #Coronavirus

Mar 25, 2021 • 55min
13. COVID Variants vs. Coronavirus Vaccines (AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson) + Immunity
Renowned virologist Shane Crotty, PhD joins us to address the most important COVID-19 questions: Should people who’ve been vaccinated or had COVID-19 continue to wear masks and physically distance? How will each vaccine hold up to the SARS-CoV-2 variants? What does the research say about people who’ve already had COVID-19 who get a vaccine? How long will immunity last for the vaccines or COVID-19 infection? Shane Crotty is a Professor at the La Jolla Institute for Immunology, Center for Infectious Disease and Vaccine Research, Crotty Lab. Prof. Crotty also has an academic appointment with the University of California San Diego. See his full bio here: https://www.lji.org/labs/crotty/#overview Prof. Crotty on Twitter: https://twitter.com/profshanecrotty Interviewer: Kyle Allred, Physician Assistant, Producer and Co-Founder of MedCram.com (This interview was recorded on March 23, 2021) Just to clarify at 8:40 in the video: Prof. Crotty is describing a theoretical person when he says "I myself am comfortable getting infected..." He hasn't had COVID, and doesn't have that opinion. He was explaining one end of the spectrum of level of concern for individuals. FIND THIS AND OTHER PROF. CROTTY EPISODES IN VIDEO FORMAT: https://youtu.be/6aOMs1loXN0 (this interview) https://youtu.be/eK0C5tFHze8 (Dec 16, 2020) https://youtu.be/j7xsOsrDmPQ (January 5, 2021) THE MEDCRAM WEBSITE: Visit us for videos on over 60 medical topics and CME / CEs for medical professionals: https://www.medcram.com All coronavirus updates are at MedCram.com ad-free (including more on RNA vaccines, COVID variants, South African Variant, Johnson and Johnson vaccine for COVID 19, and more): https://www.medcram.com/courses/coronavirus-outbreak-symptoms-treatment DISCLAIMER: MedCram medical videos are for medical education and exam preparation, and NOT intended to replace recommendations from your doctor. #COVID19 #Coronavirus #COVID19UK

Mar 19, 2021 • 55min
12. Children and COVID-19 with Daniel Griffin (Long COVID, Vaccines, School Safety)
Daniel Griffin, MD, PhD answers questions about misconceptions about children and COVID-19: How common are chronic “long COVID” symptoms in children? Are children less likely than adults to get and spread COVID 19? When are coronavirus vaccines for children going to be authorized? Do kids need to wear masks outside? Tips for parents to navigate school, sports, and summer camp during the pandemic? Should children get a cardiac evaluation before returning to sports if they’ve had COVID-19? What is multi inflammatory syndrome? Why do kids typically get less severe COVID-19 disease and what can we learn from their immune systems? Dr. Daniel Griffin is an instructor in Clinical Medicine and an associate research scientist in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics at Columbia University. Dr. Griffin is board-certified in Infectious Disease, Co-Host of This Week in Virology, and Co-Founder of Parasites Without Borders. Full Bio: https://asm.org/Biographies/Daniel-Griffin Parasites Without Borders (A non-profit): https://parasiteswithoutborders.com This Week in Virology: https://www.microbe.tv/twiv/ Interviewer: Kyle Allred, Physician Assistant, Producer, and Co-Founder of MedCram.com (This interview was recorded on March 17, 2021)

Mar 9, 2021 • 52min
11. Stress and COVID 19: Improving The Immune System, Anxiety, and Depression
Professor Seheult, MD details fascinating research and links between stress, anxiety, depression, and our immune systems including: How do Olympic athletes optimize health in preparation for competition? How do stress, anxiety, and depression impact our immunity at the cellular level? What are the implications of this for COVID-19? 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. (This video was recorded on March 8, 2021) THE MEDCRAM WEBSITE: Visit us for videos on over 60 medical topics and CME / CEs for medical professionals: https://www.medcram.com All coronavirus updates are at MedCram.com ad-free (including more on RNA vaccines, COVID variants, South African Variant, Johnson and Johnson vaccine for COVID 19, and more): https://www.medcram.com/courses/coronavirus-outbreak-symptoms-treatment DISCLAIMER: MedCram medical videos are for medical education and exam preparation, and NOT intended to replace recommendations from your doctor.

Feb 25, 2021 • 30min
10. COVID 19 Travel Tips: Flying During Pandemic, Safety, Restrictions (Air Travel During Coronavirus)
Key strategies to travel safely during the COVID 19 pandemic: What are the current COVID 19 travel restrictions for people living in the United States? How safe is air travel/flying during COVID? How do I optimize safety and convenience while traveling or flying during a pandemic? Where can I find the latest coronavirus safety information on COVID travel and restrictions? This presentation by Kyle Allred, PA was recorded on February 23, 2021, at the National Conference on Wilderness Medicine: https://wilderness-medicine.com/ Info on the next National Conf. on Wilderness Medicine is here: https://wilderness-medicine.com/cme-conferences/big-sky-montana-yellowstone/ THE MEDCRAM WEBSITE: Visit us for videos on over 60 medical topics and CME / CEs for medical professionals: https://www.medcram.com All coronavirus updates are at MedCram.com ad-free (including more on RNA vaccines, COVID variants, South African Variant, Johnson and Johnson vaccine for COVID 19, and more): https://www.medcram.com/courses/coronavirus-outbreak-symptoms-treatment DISCLAIMER: MedCram medical videos are for medical education and exam preparation, and NOT intended to replace recommendations from your doctor.

Feb 22, 2021 • 36min
9. Mental Health and Wellness During a Pandemic - Dr. Peter Yellowlees
Dr. Yellowlees discusses strategies for optimal mental health and wellness during the COVID 19 pandemic, and tips for avoiding anxiety, depression, and social isolation. Peter Yellowlees, MD is Professor of Psychiatry and Cheif Wellness Officer at UC Davis Health. He has published seven books and over 200 scientific articles and book chapters. Full bio here: https://health.ucdavis.edu/team/search/1256/peter-yellowlees---general-psychiatry---physician-health-sacramento Interviewer: Kyle Allred, Physician Assistant, Producer / Co-Founder of MedCram.com (This video was recorded on February 19, 2021) THE MEDCRAM WEBSITE: Visit us for videos on over 60 medical topics and CME / CEs for medical professionals: https://www.medcram.com All coronavirus updates are at MedCram.com ad-free (including more on RNA vaccines, COVID variants, South African Variant, Johnson and Johnson vaccine for COVID 19, and more): https://www.medcram.com/courses/coronavirus-outbreak-symptoms-treatment DISCLAIMER: MedCram medical videos are for medical education and exam preparation, and NOT intended to replace recommendations from your doctor #COVID19 #Coronavirus #COVID19UK

Feb 13, 2021 • 28min
8. COVID 19 and Pregnancy: Vaccines, Fertility, & Breastfeeding with Dr. Viki Male
Dr. Victoria Male explains key issues related to COVID and pregnancy including coronavirus vaccine safety, fertility questions, breastfeeding, antibodies, and more. See more on the research related to these topics in Dr. Seheult's video here: https://youtu.be/qDfnkNhpXiw Victoria Male, PhD is a Faculty of Medicine at Imperial College in London and Lecturer in Reproductive Immunology. Dr. Male's PhD was at the University of Cambridge on natural killer cells in human pregnancy. Full bio: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/people/v.male Interviewer: Kyle Allred, Physician Assistant, Producer / Co-Founder of MedCram.com THE MEDCRAM WEBSITE: Visit us for videos on over 60 medical topics and CME / CEs for medical professionals: https://www.medcram.com All coronavirus updates are at MedCram.com ad-free (including more on RNA vaccines, COVID variants, South African Variant, Johnson and Johnson vaccine for COVID 19, and more): https://www.medcram.com/courses/coronavirus-outbreak-symptoms-treatment DISCLAIMER: MedCram medical videos are for medical education and exam preparation, and NOT intended to replace recommendations from your doctor. #COVID19 #Coronavirus #COVID19UK

Jan 16, 2021 • 43min
7. Ventilation & Filtration: Prevent COVID 19 + Optimize Health (Air purifiers, HEPA filters)
Harvard Prof. Joseph Allen explains how the air in our homes, workplaces, and schools is contributing to disease, poor mental function, and putting us at higher risk for COVID-19. The good news? Solutions can be as simple as opening a window. Joseph G. Allen is Associate Professor of Exposure Assessment Science at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the Director of the Harvard Healthy Buildings Program. See his full bio here: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/joseph-allen/ Interviewer: Kyle Allred, Physician Assistant, Producer / Co-Founder of MedCram.com THE MEDCRAM WEBSITE: Visit us for videos on over 60 medical topics and CME / CEs for medical professionals: https://www.medcram.com All coronavirus updates are at MedCram.com ad-free (including more on RNA vaccines, COVID variants, South African Variant, Johnson and Johnson vaccine for COVID 19, and more): https://www.medcram.com/courses/coronavirus-outbreak-symptoms-treatment DISCLAIMER: MedCram medical videos are for medical education and exam preparation, and NOT intended to replace recommendations from your doctor. #COVID19 #Coronavirus

Jan 6, 2021 • 40min
6. Coronavirus Mutations and COVID 19 Vaccine Implications with Shane Crotty, PhD (SARS CoV 2 Variants)
Professor Shane Crotty, Ph.D. explains recent coronavirus mutations and how they might impact COVID 19 vaccines and transmission. COVID-19 research of Prof. Crotty and his team was published Jan. 6, 2021, in the prestigious Journal Science: https://science.sciencemag.org/content/early/2021/01/05/science.abf4063.full Prof. Shane Crotty is a Professor at the La Jolla Institute for Immunology, Center for Infectious Disease and Vaccine Research, Crotty Lab. Prof. Crotty also has an academic appointment with the University of California San Diego. See his full bio here: https://www.lji.org/labs/crotty/#overview Prof. Crotty on Twitter: https://twitter.com/profshanecrotty Interviewer: Kyle Allred, Physician Assistant, Producer and Co-Founder of MedCram.com THE MEDCRAM WEBSITE: Visit us for videos on over 60 medical topics and CME / CEs for medical professionals: https://www.medcram.com All coronavirus updates are at MedCram.com ad-free (including more on RNA vaccines, COVID variants, South African Variant, Johnson and Johnson vaccine for COVID 19, and more): https://www.medcram.com/courses/coronavirus-outbreak-symptoms-treatment DISCLAIMER: MedCram medical videos are for medical education and exam preparation, and NOT intended to replace recommendations from your doctor. #COVID19 #Coronavirus #COVID19UK