Infectious Disease

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…

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…

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…

  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…

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…

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…

  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,…

  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…

  With the rapid spread of the Omicron variant, Roger Seheult, MD of MedCram explains what questions to ask if you or a loved one are hospitalized with COVID-19 or another respiratory illness.    How to Navigate COVID 19 Hospitalization (or any respiratory illness) In this update video, Roger Seheult, MD of MedCram explains what…

  Professor Roger Seheult, MD of MedCram, examines Paxlovid, how it works, and its efficacy against severe disease and hospitalization. He also takes a look at monoclonal antibodies and how they interact with the Omicron variant and can assist with avoiding hospitalization and severe illness.    Pfizer COVID 19 FDA Authorized Pill “Paxlovid” Explained In…

    As new COVID-19 variants continue to emerge, Professor Roger Seheult, MD, breaks down the latest information on the Omicron variant and examines its spread in South Africa.   Omicron: New COVID Variant  In our 142nd update, Dr. Seheult discusses the new Omicron variant (B1.1.529), discovered in South Africa. He notes that Omicron has…