Osterholm Update

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October 05, 2023Episode 141: One Huge Puzzle
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)
59 min
September 21, 2023Episode 140: Challenges of the Past, Present, and Future
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)
1 hr 7 min
September 07, 2023Episode 139: Time for a Mindset Change
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
1 hr 8 min
August 24, 2023Episode 138: More Confusing Times
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
1 hr 3 min
August 10, 2023Episode 137: Variant Soup
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 survivors
NAMI Family Support Group
1 hr 5 min
July 27, 2023Episode 136: Perspective and Humility
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)
50 min
July 13, 2023Episode 135: More to Learn
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 joy
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1 hr 5 min
June 29, 2023Episode 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.
What I need to tell America before I leave the CDC (Rochelle Walensky, New York Times)
CIDRAP's Chronic Wasting Disease page
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1 hr 7 min
June 15, 2023Episode 133: No Simple Answers
In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss national and international COVID trends, a study on metformin and long COVID incidence, and the use of N95 respirators for protection against wildfire smoke. Dr. Osterholm also answers a COVID query on booster doses and shares a moment of joy from one of our listeners.
Outpatient treatment of COVID-19 and incidence of post-COVID-19 condition over 10 months (COVID-OUT): a multicentre, randomised, quadruple-blind, parallel-group, phase 3 trial (Bramante et al., Lancet Infectious Disease)
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54 min
June 01, 2023Episode 132: Looking in the Windows
In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the latest data on long COVID, bivalent boosters, and mpox. Dr. Osterholm also shares the feedback we've received from our listeners on what this podcast will look like going forward.
COVID is coming back in China; lockdowns are not (Buckley, New York Times)
Development of a definition of postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (Thaweethai et al., JAMA)
Mary Ellen Carter - Tommy Makem & Liam Clancy
51 min

About 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.