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Learning More About the Coronavirus [Episode 144]
Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Jill Enders are joined by Dr. John Morley, of St. Louis University’s Division of Geriatric Medicine, to break down the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, as it relates to the most vulnerable: seniors and those with compromised immune systems.
He talks about the differences between the current pandemic
and past epidemics (7:38), as well as lifestyle suggestions for seniors, as
they remain vulnerable to the Coronavirus (9:24). They all discuss the impact
that isolation-inspired mental health problems may have on physical health,
such as a rise in heart disease or diabetes (13:26).
Dr. Morley answers the question of whether or not St. Louis
University is involved in any type of cure or vaccination efforts for
Coronavirus (26:00) and also expresses caution when discussing the popularized
existing treatments of hydroxychloroquine. (28:56).
Dr. Morley examines the advantages and disadvantages of the
United States health care system, as opposed to many socialized forms of
medicine in Europe or Asia (32:45).
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Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Jill Enders are joined by Dr. John Morley, of St. Louis University’s Division of Geriatric Medicine, to break down the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, as it relates to the most vulnerable: seniors and those with compromised immune systems.
He talks about the differences between the current pandemic
and past epidemics (7:38), as well as lifestyle suggestions for seniors, as
they remain vulnerable to the Coronavirus (9:24). They all discuss the impact
that isolation-inspired mental health problems may have on physical health,
such as a rise in heart disease or diabetes (13:26).
Dr. Morley answers the question of whether or not St. Louis
University is involved in any type of cure or vaccination efforts for
Coronavirus (26:00) and also expresses caution when discussing the popularized
existing treatments of hydroxychloroquine. (28:56).
Dr. Morley examines the advantages and disadvantages of the
United States health care system, as opposed to many socialized forms of
medicine in Europe or Asia (32:45).