Coronavirus Pandemic Update 100: Interferon Beta COVID-19 Treatment, and a Retrospective

For our 100th COVID-19 update, Dr. Seheult takes a look back at some of his favorite updates so far. Also, Inhaled Interferon Beta treatment for COVID-19 has generated a lot of press. Dr. Seheult breaks down the results as wait for peer-review and the complete data set. A big thank you to everyone who has supported MedCram on this journey to 100 updates during these challenging times (This video was recorded July 27, 2020).

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[GOLEMUK]

It's a fitting tribute to the dedication and hard work of Dr Seheult and Kyle that they've kept informing and educating us all through this pandemic and all the way to this 100th update. My sincere thanks for shining a light on so many aspects of this pandemic and on healthcare in general.

[AashimGupta]

100th episode with every single one worth it's weight in gold. Amazing. Thanks for all that you do.

[drrichardjohns]

I am a doctor in Australia, I am involved in running a Covid testing clinic and I have watched all your Covid-19 presentations since Update 32. I have recommended your site to many colleagues.
Your 98th episode presented what I agree is potentially a game changer - I have forwarded a link to Update 98 to Australian politicians, including the Australian Health Minister. I am keen to hear of progress with regard to possible FDA approval as this will be likely influence the regulatory bodies here in Australia. I plan to login to the webinar with Dr Michael Mina next week to hear what he has to say.
Widespread (paper test) screening, early treatment, and isolation of the most at risk I think is the most likely scenario to allow an early full re-opening of the economy - nationally and internationally.
Congratulations on your most valuable contribution to the Covid conundrum.

[mandab.]

i don't know that i can pick out any particular episodes that were favorites.. but what i can say is that this series in general did SO MUCH for me in the early months. here was a source of scientific information about covid-19 that was direct and concisely delivered and didn't wildly speculate or politicize. i enjoyed learning about the biology of what happens especially. all delivered in a clear voice and accompanied by neat diagrams.. amazing. it brought me immense relief and helped calm some anxiety. dr. seheult this channel is a real gem and i hope you can see how much some of us (non-medical personnel esp) appreciate it. ❤

[therobin]

I’m an architect and a musician who has always been fascinated by medicine. Your videos are so clear and concise that even I can understand them. Thank you.

[sonoflysystrata]

You and your team are fantastic, I have to say. Best YouTube channel I have ever seen. The depth of the science information and the presentation quality are superb. My favorites were similar to yours - your daily regimen, and the recent story about getting fast tests without too much sensitivity. But also I remember dozens where you took us deep into the chemistry and I will forever remember those.

[lindyadam]

All the best to you...gratitude a hundred times over from this subscriber!

[jamesasimmons]

Congrats on the success of this series. Thank you for putting so much work and time into these videos besides fighting on the front lines. You are a hero to many here!!

[hissingoose]

I really hope there is not a 200th episode on this topic.

[dlamay]

Just when you thought you couldn't be more impressed with someone! My favorite episodes dealt with the processes, procedures, and medications that you take to help avoid getting COVID-19. Keep up the good work by helping us all stay safe!

[heybonbon]

What I have noticed in ALL your videos is that you are a very articulate and eloquent speaker. You know what you want to say and you say it. You don't hem and haw or falter or say uh or um countless times; you like never say that! Very impressive. As a former violinist I really liked the special ending. That part gave me the chills. Keep up the good work, and thank you!

[TheDuron]

Thank you so much for the “some thing different.” I cried. I have been consumed with understanding COVID-19 as much as I can to provide the best patient care I possibly can. I needed a reminder of the beautiful parts of our lives that have been set aside. It’s time to resume some of those. Thank you so much for everything! Your videos were immensely helpful while I was in grad school and continue to be as I begin practicing. I am so grateful to you and your team.

[Dotafunny]

In colombia a doctor was using interferon beta weeks ago in a droplet form under the tongue, so far he had stellar results lowering the death rate to 1/6 the way it was

[cynthiajruggiero]

This is my fav update. Your reference to previous updates is brilliant. Your calm and caring demeanor combined with obvious intelligence and scientific background give me HOPE!

[katherineg]

Thank you for 100 episodes! You've helped me on a professional level (Covid ICU RN) and a personal level (taking hot and cold showers, vitamins, etc.); I feel like I know what is going on. Love the calm way you present the information. Thank you Dr S. and everyone involved. Stay safe!

[liseagnant]

My daily dose if sanity. You and Kyle are family to me. I dearly appreciate everything you do.

[mvelandia]

Thank you Dr. Seheult for being a trusted, impartial and knowledgeable source of information during this crisis. I really like the way that you walk your audience through medical journal papers which are so replete with jargon that they are unintelligible without an expert guide such as yourself. On this 100th COVID-19 MedCram update, I'll take the opportunity to convey my very best wishes for continued health, wisdom and success!

[earnestthompson]

These are 100 of the best videos I have ever seen. I will be using them as an historical reference point when I talk about Coronavirus to others in the future . This is what we thought in the beginning and this is what we found out later. This is how real science works. This is how real medicine works. I believe these concise videos are the kind of work that will or should end up in a museum or libraries in the future after Coronavirus is conquered. I also feel that we are all sort of Seheult’s Soldiers at this point . There as been a sort of bonding around these 100 episodes. Thank you again Team Seheult !

[amielder]

I’m a middle school choir teacher who advocates for the life-long study of music, so THIS has been my favorite episode (with episode 99 — a viable way to make starting school again feel much safer — as a close second). I always tell my students that music is additive: accountants can be singers, plumbers can play the trombone, bakers can be violinists, and doctors can be organists. Thanks for sharing — you are a gifted teacher who easily explains the difficult, technical processes that surround this virus.