COVID-19

Since early 2020, the COVID-19 Pandemic continues to change how healthcare operates and how people go about their day to day lives. Understanding the implications of these changes and how to ensure self and community wellness in light of them are critical going forward and creating a considerate and compassionate future of care.

Free Associations Podcast | August 10th, 2021

Do birthdays cause COVID?

Matt and guest hosts Bertha Hidalgo and Rachel Widome review a study on whether COVID transmission was more likely after a birthday, they discuss teaching epidemiology online, and Matt is pretty shocked by how much a journal costs.

Free Associations Podcast | June 29th, 2021

MDMA for PTSD?

Matt, Chris, and Don discuss a study on the effectiveness of MDMA for treatment of PTSD, they look at whether electronic passports for COVID vaccination are ethical and legal, and Matt goes into the history of peer review.

Free Associations Podcast | June 1st, 2021

A new drug for weight loss?

Matt, Chris, and Jess examine a study of using a diabetes medication for weight loss for obesity, they discuss whether Africa needs unique solutions to COVID-19, and Jess is a bit sheepish.

Free Associations Podcast | April 6th, 2021

The self-controlled podcast

Matt, Chris, and Jess examine a study that looks at whether opioids increase the risk of fractures, they discuss what is likely to happen with measles when COVID is over, and Matt worries about lawsuits.

Free Associations Podcast | March 9th, 2021

Would you take half a vaccine?

Matt, Chris, and Don examine a study that looks at whether smaller doses of yellow fever vaccine do just as well, they discuss whether one of the COVID vaccines is related to allergic reactions, and Chris gives us his best take on vaccines.

Free Associations Podcast | February 9th, 2021

Cannabis in the driver's seat

Matt, Chris, and Jess examine a study that looks at whether cannabis reduces the ability to drive well, they discuss whether COVID is affecting just the elderly, and Jess shows us she’s an animal lover.

Free Associations Podcast | November 17th, 2020

Vaccine misinformation blues

Matt, Chris, and Don examine a study that looks at whether social media micro-influencers can increase flu vaccine uptake, they discuss an alliance of western states to review COVID vaccine safety data, and Chris gets batty.

Webinar | November 5th, 2020

Well-Being During Quarantine

There are so many reasons why day-to-day living is much more challenging than usual right now.  In this session, Ilana explores practical, realistic ways to take care of yourself and prioritize well-being during this time of unknowns and instability.

Free Associations Podcast | October 20th, 2020

Will convalescent plasma cure COVID?

Matt, Chris, and Jess discuss a study on whether plasma from those who have recovered from COVID can be used to treat people with COVID, they explore whether masks might actually help make people immune to SARS-CoV-2, and Jess has the solution to forgetting your mask at home (though maybe not for everyone).