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Osterholm Update

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A weekly report on the COVID-19 pandemic from infectious disease expert Michael Osterholm, PhD, MPH. Dr. Osterholm is the director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota and has spent a career investigating outbreaks. Since 2005, he has emphasized supply chain and other vulnerabilities and a critical need for pandemic preparedness. In this podcast, Dr. Osterholm dissects the latest COVID-19 news, data, and guidance.

CIDRAP’s Chris Dall, MA, is the cohost of the Osterholm Update and a reporter for CIDRAP News. http://www.cidrap.umn.edu


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In "Good News in a COVID-Indifferent World," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the national and international COVID trends, the latest research on long COVID, and antibiotic-resistant Shigella. Dr. Osterholm also shares the latest "This Week in Public Health History" segment and interviews members of the podcast team. Iron dysregulation and inflammatory stress erythropoiesis associates with long-term outcome of COVID-19 (Hanson et al., Nature Immunology)How Americans view the coronavirus, COVID-19 vaccines amid declining levels of concern (Tyson & Pasquini, Pew Research Center)Spike in extensively drug-resistant Shigella cases reported in UK, Europe (Dall, CIDRAP News)CDC warns of increase in extensively drug-resistant shigellosis (Dall, CIDRAP News)Superbugs & You podcast — new episode coming 3/26!The man in the iron lung (McRobbie, The Guardian)More episodesSupport this podcast
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.Background for CDC’s Updated Respiratory Virus Guidance (CDC)Support this podcast
Episode 151: Harm Reduction

Episode 151: Harm Reduction

2024-02-2201:11:43

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss COVID isolation guidelines, the BA.2.87.1 variant, and the importance of measles and other rare public health threats. 
In "A Family Discussion," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the latest SARS-CoV-2 variant, consider the current and future challenges accessing Paxlovid, and explore new long COVID research. Dr. Osterholm also revisits last episode's discussion on changing public health guidelines and celebrates some canine heroes in the "This Week in Public Health History" segment. Viral afterlife: SARS-CoV-2 as a reservoir of immunomimetic peptides that reassemble into proinflammatory supramolecular complexes (Yue Zhang, PNAS)Minnesota hospitals say 65,000 days of care were avoidable if patients had somewhere to go (Jeremy Olson, Star Tribune)Have a Paxlovid Prescription? Low Cost Options Available (Minnesota Department of Health)Find COVID-19 Medications (Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, HHS)Homeless man leaves puppies at N.C. shelter with heart-tugging note (Cathy Free, Washington Post)
In "A Period of Transition," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the latest COVID-19 trends in the U.S. and around the world, a recent study on long COVID, and the rise of measles cases in the United States. 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. Persistent complement dysregulation with signs of thromboinflammation in active long COVID (Cervia-Hasler et al., Science)Lighting up long COVID (Eric Topol, Ground Truths)Follow up, funding critical on long COVID (Jill Burcum, Star Tribune)Does Paxlovid prevent long COVID? Maybe, experts suggest (Stephanie Soucheray, CIDRAP News)
In "No Time to Quit," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the JN.1 variant, Paxlovid uptake, and COVID-19 vaccine disinformation. Dr. Osterholm also provides an update on influenza and RSV transmission and shares the latest "This Week in Public Health History" segment. Opinion: The U.S. is facing the biggest COVID wave since Omicron. Why are we still playing make-believe? (Eric Topol, LA Times)Paxlovid Cuts Covid Death Risk. But Those Who Need It Are Not Taking It (Christina Jewett, New York Times)COMMENTARY: What can masks do? Part 1: The science behind COVID-19 protection (Brosseau et al., CIDRAP)
In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the JN.1 variant, the rising levels of SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater, and the low uptake of the COVID-19, RSV, and influenza vaccines. Dr. Osterholm also shares his thoughts on hospital capacity issues in the U.S. and shares the latest "This Week in Public Health History" segment. Support this podcast
In "A Seasonless Virus," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the latest COVID-19 trends in the U.S. and around the world, provide an update on influenza and RSV activity, and review two recent studies on long COVID. Dr. Osterholm also answers a listener question on fomite transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and celebrates a recent event in public health history. Report underscores financial pressure of long COVID on families (CIDRAP News)5% of COVID-infected US veterans still had symptoms up to 1 year later (CIDRAP News)SARS-CoV-2 disease severity and transmission efficiency is increased for airborne compared to fomite exposure in Syrian hamsters (Nature Communications, Port et al)High prevalence of multidrug-resistant infections reported in Ukraine hospitals (CIDRAP News)As we near the end of the year, please consider CIDRAP in your charitable giving. To contribute to this podcast and everything we do here at CIDRAP, visit CIDRAP.umn.edu/support.
In "The Hospital Capacity Crisis," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and around the world, the reclassification of the BA.2.86 variant as a variant of interest, and the surge in pediatric pneumonia hospitalizations in China. Dr. Osterholm also provides an update on influenza and RSV in the U.S. and shares a moment of joy from one of our listeners. Update on SARS-CoV-2 Variant BA.2.86 Being Tracked by CDCFree at-home COVID testsCan’t Think, Can’t Remember: More Americans Say They’re in a Cognitive Fog (Francesca Paris, New York Times)
In "A Slow Motion Tsunami," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and around the world, the latest data on influenza and RSV, and potential funding cuts to a federal HIV program. Dr. Osterholm also answers two ID Queries and shares his thoughts on the importance of antimicrobial resistance awareness.Superbugs & You PodcastIsolated and Lonely in a Nursing Home During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic: A Deadly Combination for My Mom (Debra Goff, Clinical Infectious Disease)Sara Josephine Baker (Harvard Square Library)
In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss national and international COVID trends, the low uptake in the latest COVID vaccine, and share thoughts about which infectious agents have pandemic potential. Dr. Osterholm also answers an ID query about influenza vaccination and shares a moment of joy from one of our listeners.
In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the latest national and international COVID trends, an intranasal COVID vaccine candidate, and some recent findings on long COVID. Dr. Osterholm also answers an ID Query about the timing of COVID booster doses and shares two historic public health moments in our new "This Week in Public Health History" segment.
In "One Huge Puzzle," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and around the world, the rollout of the updated mRNA vaccines, and two recently published studies on long COVID. Dr. Osterholm also shares his thoughts on the updated Novavax vaccine and answers an ID Query about COVID vaccine side effects. A one-way ticket. A cash-stuffed teddy bear. A dream decades in the making. (Carolyn Johnson, Washington Post)A scientific hunch. Then silence. Until the world needed a lifesaving vaccine. (Carolyn Johnson, Washington Post)‘A deadly societal force’: A Q&A with author Dr. Peter Hotez on the anti-science movement. (Mary Van Beusekom, CIDRAP News)Do you ‘matter’ to others? The answer could predict your mental health. (Francine Russo, Scientific American)
In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and around the world as they reflect on infectious disease challenges of the past, present, and future. Dr. Osterholm also shares his thoughts on the CDC's new vaccine recommendations and answers an ID query about outdoor transmission of SARS-CoV-2.CDC advisers make universal COVID vaccine recommendation (CIDRAP News, Schnirring)Closing in on Zero: Adapting to Complexity and Risk on the Path to End Polio (GPEI Independent Monitoring Board)U.S. STI Epidemic Showed No Signs of Slowing in 2021 - Cases Continued to Escalate (CDC Newsroom)Global Tuberculosis Report 2022 (WHO)Outbreak of Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis - Kansas, 2021-2022 (CDC MMWR)Outdoor Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and Other Respiratory Viruses: A Systematic Review (J Infect Dis., Bulfone et al)A Timeline of HIV and AIDS (hiv.gov)
In "Time for a Mindset Change," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the rise in COVID activity in the U.S. and around the world, a recent study on COVID in white-tailed deer, and a survey on vaccine hesitancy in pet owners. Dr. Osterholm also provides an update on avian and human influenza and shares a moment of joy from one of our listeners. Amy's moment of joy
In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and around the world, the latest research on long COVID, and the recently approved RSV vaccine for infants.Long-term long COVID (Eric Topol, Ground Truths)COVID-19, a disease with tricks up its sleeve, hasn’t fallen into a seasonal pattern — yet (Helen Branswell, STAT)Leonard's beautiful place
Episode 137: Variant Soup

Episode 137: Variant Soup

2023-08-1001:04:59

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss national and international COVID trends, record dengue outbreaks around the world, and the updated timeline for the new COVID booster shots. Dr. Osterholm also answers an ID query on leprosy in Florida and shares a moment of joy from one of our listeners.Content Warning: This week's dedication and closing include discussion about suicide awareness and prevention. For listeners who would prefer to avoid this topic, we recommend skipping 3:35-6:28 and 1:00:34-1:03:32. Resources for suicide loss survivorsNAMI Family Support Group
In "Perspective and Humility," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and internationally, a recent study on recombinant flu vaccines, and respiratory protection in healthcare settings.UN Report: Global hunger numbers rose to as many as 828 million in 2021 (WHO)From Asymptomatic COVID to Long COVID: Major Advances in Genetic Underpinnings (Eric Topol, Ground Truths)A common allele of HLA is associated with asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection (Augusto et al., Nature)Genome-wide Association Study of Long COVID (Lammi et al., MedRxiv)Genetic Risk Factors for Severe and Fatigue Dominant Long COVID and Commonalities with ME/CFS Identified by Combinatorial Analysis (Taylor et al., MedRxiv)Vaccine effectiveness of recombinant and standard dose influenza vaccines against influenza related hospitalization using a retrospective test-negative design (Zimmerman et al., Vaccine)
Episode 135: More to Learn

Episode 135: More to Learn

2023-07-1301:04:36

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss recent studies on the neurologic effects of COVID-19, the newly approved RSV vaccine, and locally acquired malaria cases in Florida and Texas.Studies add to picture of how COVID can affect the brain long term (Van Beusekom, CIDRAP News)Elise's moment of joySupport this podcast
Episode 134: Good News

Episode 134: Good News

2023-06-2901:06:18

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.What I need to tell America before I leave the CDC (Rochelle Walensky, New York Times)CIDRAP's Chronic Wasting Disease pageSupport this podcast
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ID18796672

Dr. Osterholm. As the chair of the board of health in my county, I have listen to your podcast every week as a way to get real information that I need in order to make decisions for not only our community but also my organization. Time in again, your podcast has provided guidance that I needed in a sea of misinformation. During the recent episode, you were talking about N95 masks for children and how cloth face coverings are just a decoration. That seems so odd to me, and I can tell you that out of all the adults and kids who have worn a face covering in the last two years, very few have warn an N95. And yet in 2020 the rate of flu was so small, and I know that was combined with all the shutting down of the community, but what I hear you saying is that these cloth face coverings are not worth anything. And if that’s all people will wear, then what’s the point? It seems like schools have been able to stay open despite the fact the kids are just wearing a cloth face covering. Are you lit

Feb 13th
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Edman Thunder

soon the update will be "mandated COVID booster program to save humanity.... this time!" what's next to mandate? how long will the dirty unvaccinated be tolerated? can we start rounding them up soon? tune in next week to find out!

Dec 9th
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Mior Zaiga Sariman

aSw

Nov 12th
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Mark Perloe

Please comment on the EU travel restriction for US residents. Do travel restrictions work?

Aug 31st
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Spencer Williams

In the states and in Canada why did the case count go down so much over the last few months? Thanks.

Jul 22nd
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primuscus

The UK has been in lockdown from Nov 5th, that's 5 months not 2,relaxing lockdown from april

Mar 10th
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Janet R

Thank you for these very informative, honest and factual podcasts. Whilst I am listening from the UK, what you have been saying is relevant to all of us and it's been helpful to cut through the noise of the media. Thank you again.

May 8th
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