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Episode 134: Good News

In "Good News," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and internationally, a recent report on the origins of the pandemic, and the VRBPAC decision on monovalent boosters. Dr. Osterholm also shares an update on influenza in the southern hemisphere and shares a moment of joy from one of our listeners.

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June 29, 2023
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Episode 129: Not Out of the Woods Yet

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and around the world, the end of the Public Health Emergency in the U.S., and the recent FDA approval of an additional bivalent booster dose.

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April 20, 2023
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Episode 169: The Most Important Episode I'll Ever Record

In "The Most Important Episode I'll Ever Record," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the latest respiratory virus trends, two human cases of H5N1 in Missouri, and an E. coli outbreak linked to a fast food product. For the first time in his career, Dr. Osterholm also shares comments about the upcoming elections in the United States.

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Simulation study shows best air exchange for cruise ships

… of Fluids . Cruise ships became one of the first sites of COVID-19 outbreaks in the spring of 2020, with hundreds of … strategies for occupied cabins." Infectious disease topic COVID-19 Date Wed, 11/01/2023 - 13:16 Byline Stephanie … Teaser text Cruise ships became one of the first sites of COVID-19 outbreaks in the spring of 2020. …
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GAO: Telework yielded pandemic economic boost, but future impact unclear

… Tom Saunders / Flickr cc Teleworking during COVID-19 generally had a positive impact on worker … various economic sectors. Infectious disease topic COVID-19 Date Mon, 08/14/2023 - 15:19 Byline Lisa Schnirring Teaser text Teleworking during COVID-19 generally had a positive impact on worker …
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US prison population dropped early in pandemic, but not for Black inmates

… US prison populations shows that the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic saw a drop in inmates, but the percentage … form in nearly every other state. Infectious disease topic COVID-19 Date Thu, 04/20/2023 - 15:02 Byline Stephanie Soucheray, MA Teaser text A study shows how the COVID-19 pandemic revealed longstanding racial dynamics in …
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New York to expand its wastewater surveillance network

… was established in August 2021 to help support the state's COVID-19 response, will grow from 125 to 215 and cover 81% of … in the state. In addition to enabling advanced tracking of COVID-19, the network helped NYSDOH detect poliovirus in … monitoring is advancing our tracking of trends for COVID-19 and has been invaluable in identifying polio in …
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Rates of antipsychotic drug prescribing for dementia climbed during the pandemic

… (RR, 1.43; 95% CI, 1.20 to 1.71) after the introduction of COVID-19 restrictions. "Notably, the antipsychotic drug … challenges in care even after the acute phase of the COVID-19 pandemic." Infectious disease topic COVID-19 Date Thu, 01/26/2023 - 14:44 Byline Chris Dall, MA …
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Study: Heart attack drop during pandemic part of ongoing trend

… (AMI) hospital visits dropped so sharply after the COVID-19 pandemic began, and found the reason is likely … success   Some have suggested this decrease is because COVID-19 killed patients who would have had an AMI, but the … in AMI rates was again on track." Infectious disease topic COVID-19 Date Tue, 08/06/2024 - 14:21 Byline Stephanie …
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Study shows evidence of mixed kindergarten developmental trends during pandemic

… US kindergartners immediately prior to and during the COVID-19 pandemic.   Though several studies have shown school … competence all saw significant drops in EDI scores during COVID-19 (2021 to 2023). These scores were significantly … pandemic," the authors concluded. Infectious disease topic COVID-19 Date Tue, 03/11/2025 - 15:30 Byline Stephanie …
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Study finds fewer visits to stroke centers, delayed diagnosis and treatment early in pandemic

… and workflow speeds in the first two waves of the COVID-19 pandemic, finds a study published today in … inefficiencies," they concluded. Infectious disease topic COVID-19 Date Wed, 10/11/2023 - 14:15 Byline Mary Van …
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Machine-learning monoclonal antibody allocation in pandemic could cut hospital cases by a third

… benefit most from treatments. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Byline Stephanie Soucheray, MA Body If drugs and … Forum . The authors of the study explain that during the COVID-19 pandemic, many patients received treatment with … health record data from more than 15, 000 patients with COVID-19 seen in a large healthcare system from October 1 to …
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No increased risk of autism seen in pandemic-era children

… between 16 and 30 months of age. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Byline Stephanie Soucheray, MA Body Children born during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic—with or without exposure to maternal … to a new study in JAMA Network Open . "The scale of the COVID pandemic had pediatricians, researchers, and …
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Transportation, Treasury departments need to prep for infectious disease outbreaks, track aid money, report urges

… and minimize disruptions. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Business Preparedness Byline Mary Van Beusekom, MS … so, according to a new report on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. When tasked with identifying pandemic … disruptions, which were significant in the case of COVID-19," the GAO said in the report. Four key …
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WHA approves new IHR amendments, resets timeline for pandemic agreement negotiations

… on existing IHR mechanisms. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Pandemic Influenza Byline Lisa Schnirring Body On … threat, building on sobering lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic. WHA members also committed to complete … Another amendment addresses equity issues laid bare by the COVID pandemic. It establishes a Coordinating Financial …
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ASP Scan (Weekly) for Apr 24, 2020

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Citing government overreach, Louisiana won't promote vaccination, surgeons general say

… neighboring Texas. Infectious disease topics Anti-science COVID-19 Influenza Vaccines Mpox Byline Mary Van Beusekom, MS … or social media posts urging vaccination against COVID-19, flu, or mpox. 'Offense against personal autonomy'  … (CDC) recommendation that 6-month-old children receive COVID-19 vaccinations "woefully out of touch with reality and …
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Pneumonia outbreak in Chinese kids linked to known pathogens

… experienced, but not unexpected given the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, as similarly experienced in other … experienced, but not unexpected given the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, as similarly experienced in other … by Chinese officials suggests an immunity gap created by COVID-19 lockdowns is likely responsible for the surge in …
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Delays, snags hampered HHS pandemic relief efforts to vulnerable groups

… capacity, and supply challenges. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Byline Mary Van Beusekom, MS Body A new US … to support communities disproportionately affected by COVID-19 was hampered by delayed state acceptance of the … to support particular groups. Funds used for COVID testing, vaccination From March 2020 to March 2021, six …
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Survey: Teleworking parents more stressed than those who worked onsite during pandemic

… or improved mental health. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Byline Mary Van Beusekom, MS Body Forty percent of US parents who worked from home during the COVID-19 pandemic report experiencing more parenting stress, … work and schooling at home, the authors noted. " The COVID-19 pandemic changed work arrangements with more …
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Survey of infection preventionists suggests hospital support led to greater well-being in pandemic

… strong hospital leadership support led to lower levels of COVID-19 pandemic–related burnout—although half reported … 4 years since 2005. The researchers noted that, early in COVID-19, infection preventionists had to grapple with risk … care," the study authors wrote. Infectious disease topic COVID-19 Date Wed, 09/13/2023 - 14:09 Byline Mary Van …
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Cancer diagnoses lagged into year 2 of pandemic

… for lung and cervical cancers.   Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Byline Stephanie Soucheray, MA Body Cancer diagnoses … missed cancer diagnoses in the first 10 months of the COVID-19 pandemic. The new study builds on those findings and …
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US sees no let-up in rising flu activity

… Infectious disease topics Influenza, General COVID-19 Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Byline Lisa … of subtyped samples, 53.7% were H1N1 and 46.3% were H3N2. COVID wastewater detections spike in the Northeast COVID activity remains elevated, but most markers are …
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HHS, NIH announce universal vaccine platform, promote placebo trials for new vaccines

… the universal vaccine project. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Influenza Vaccines Byline Stephanie Soucheray, MA … which were used during Operation Warp Speed to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. In the following 5 years, mRNA vaccines … the ability to make new coronavirus vaccines. Currently, COVID-19 boosters offered each fall are not tested in …
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Episode 152: A Tough Conversation

In "A Tough Conversation," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the new CDC COVID isolation guidelines, a measles outbreak in Florida, and the latest news on avian influenza. Dr. Osterholm also provides an update on influenza and RSV cases in the U.S. and shares the latest "This Week in Public Health History" segment.

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