COVID-19
COVID-19 Updates – Why do some people get repeated infections: The Why and What You Can Do
In this 161st update video, Roger Seheult, MD of MedCram discusses an update on Covid-19 and the innate immune system. Overall, the numbers of Covid-19 have declined but there is a new and what appears to be a more infectious subvariant of Omicron named BA2.12.1. It appears to be on the rise in the…
Read MoreThe truth behind masks on planes
Droplet vs Aerosol Transmission In this video, Roger Seheult, MD of MedCram analyzes the effectiveness of masks on planes. The federal government has had a mask mandate for almost the past two years; however, this mask mandate was struck down by Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle on April 18, 2022. The decision to wear a mask…
Read MoreThe Vitamin D Paradox in COVID-19 and Why It Predicts But Doesn’t Always Protect
In this update video, Roger Seheult, MD of MedCram discusses the vitamin D paradox in Covid-19 and why it can predict but not always protect against disease severity. The question of why low levels of vitamin D are associated with increased severity in Covid-19 but then prospective studies with vitamin D supplementation do not show…
Read MoreIvermectin Together Trial results from NEJM
In this update video, Roger Seheult, MD of MedCram discusses the results from the Together Trial from NEJM on ivermectin. Dr. Seheult reports that since Covid-19 began, there have been many studies trying to determine a low-cost and effective treatment for Covid-19. One trial that showed success included the UK Recovery Trial which touted the…
Read MoreCovid-19 and telogen effluvium (hair loss)
In this update video, Roger Seheult, MD of MedCram discusses telogen effluvium or hair loss associated with Covid-19. Hair loss can occur with any serious viral illness. The hair loss that occurs can range from mild but can also be dramatic and enough to cause concern. He cites an article by Amanda Mull that discusses…
Read MoreChronic Blood Clots Can Be Missed!
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension In this video, Roger Seheult, MD of MedCram discusses chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. He discusses a letter to the editor from the study in ERJ which shows that there is an association between COVID-19 and venous thromboembolism. He notes that a small subset of patients with venous thromboembolism (blood clots in…
Read MoreHow to Distinguish Myocardial Infarction from Pericarditis on ECG
COVID 19 and Heart Conditions In this video, Roger Seheult, MD of MedCram discusses the Lancet study regarding Covid 19 and myocardial infarction (heart attack). The study finds that COVID 19 is an associated risk factor for myocardial infarction. He notes COVID 19 vaccines have also had an increased risk in associated pericarditis. Myocardial Infarction…
Read MoreCan vaccines helps with long COVID?
Can vaccines help with long COVID? In this video, Roger Seheult, MD of MedCram analyzes a preprint study from Nature on the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccination of patients with long COVID symptoms. He notes he has personally been encountering more patients with long COVID symptoms in his clinic. The study involves a cohort of…
Read MoreMonoclonal Antibodies for COVID-19 Update: EUA Revoked
Monoclonal Antibodies for COVID 19 Update: EUA Revoked In this 148th update video, Roger Seheult, MD of MedCram discusses the FDA decision to limit emergency use authorization (EUA) for some monoclonal antibody interventions in the presence of the Omicron variant. There are currently 3 monoclonal antibody infusions that have previously been given emergency authorization for…
Read MoreThe Case for Sunlight in COVID 19 Patients: Oxidative Stress
The Case for Sunlight in COVID 19 Patients: Oxidative Stress In this 147th update video, Roger Seheult, MD of MedCram presents the case for sunlight as a treatment for COVID-19. Historically, respiratory viral infections peak when days are shortest and COVID-19 is following that same pattern with higher infection rate surges and lower vitamin D…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Updates – Vitamin D and Long COVID: A Case Report
Long COVID-19 and Vitamin D In this 146th update video, Roger Seheult, MD of MedCram analyzes the case of an 11 year old female with long COVID confirmed by PCR, SARS-CoV-2 in the GI tract, and evidence of vitamin D deficiency. This case report, from JPGN, provides details on the symptoms experienced, treatments provided,…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Updates – Sunlight: Optimize Health and Immunity (Light Therapy and Melatonin)
In our latest update, Professor Roger Seheult, MD, breaks down the latest information on how sunlight affects humans. From how the body utilizes sunlight to manage its circadian rhythm, to melatonin and cortisol production, to getting adequate infrared (IR) exposure daily. Join Dr. Seheult for practical tips on how our relationship to light can…
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