Kansas City, Kan- Dr. Steve Stites and Dr. Mario Castro discussed long COVID, noting its impact on millions worldwide. Dr. Castro highlighted five ongoing treatment trials: Recover Vital, Recover Neuro, Recover Energize, Recover Sleep, and Recover Autonomic. These trials aim to address symptoms like fatigue, cognitive issues, and dysautonomia.
Dr. Steve Stites, Chief Medical Officer, The University of Kansas Health System
- Dr. Steve Stites Steve emphasizes the importance of science, faith, and hope in addressing long COVID and other chronic illnesses.
- He discusses the broader implications of long COVID and its impact on patients' lives, noting millions of people worldwide suffer from long COVID.
Dr. Mario Castro, Division Chief of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, The University of Kansas Health System
- Dr. Castro discusses the various long COVID treatment trials being conducted at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
- The trials focus on different aspects of long COVID, such as viral persistence, brain fog, exercise capacity, sleep disorders, and dysautonomia.
Jill Von Fange, Program Manager, Turning Point: Community Resource of The University of Kansas Health System
- Turning Point offers over 370 different programs and classes, including support groups and activities for patients and caregivers.
- Services are available to anyone, regardless of their location or affiliation with The University of Kansas Health System.
Dr. Dana Hawkinson, Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control, The University of Kansas Health System
- Dr. Hawkinson discusses the current measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico, primarily affecting unvaccinated individuals.
- The conversation highlights the importance of vaccination in preventing the spread of measles and other infectious diseases.
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