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Episode 19 - Long COVID Management with Dr. Michael Brode

Episode 19 - Long COVID Management with Dr. Michael Brode

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In this episode of the Long COVID Clinical Podcast, hosts Drs. Anita Chopra, Andrew Schamess, and Aaron Friedberg are joined by Dr. Michael Brode, medical director of the post-COVID-19 program at UT Health Austin, to discuss the complexities of long COVID management in the primary care setting. Dr. Brode explains how systemic inflammation and autoimmunity may contribute to symptoms like brain fog and fatigue. He highlights innovative research, including skin biopsies indicative of nerve damage in many patients, and discusses potential treatments like IVIG. Dr. Brode's insights provide a comprehensive view of long COVID as a systemic neuroimmunological disease, underscoring the need for targeted interventions and the potential for transformative patient outcomes.


Edited and Produced by Christopher Chiu and Carissa Lee

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