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After a Hospital Stay for Covid, Patients May Face Months of Rehabilitation
New York Times |
Lekshmi Santhosh was featured in the New York Times describing UCSF’s specialized post-Covid Optimal Clinic where recovering patients receive post-Covid care.
Trump and Covid-19: The health of the president and the constitution
The Times |
Bob Wachter was interviewed on the Oct. 8 podcast “Trump and Covid-19: The health of the president and the constitution” discussing Trump’s health, prognosis, and treatments.
UCSF doc 'rattles' Rachel Maddow with his take on Trump's condition
SF Gate |
Bob Wachter was quoted in an SF Gate article about his appearance on The Rachel Maddow Show where he discussed Trump’s health condition.
Trump 'Roid Rage' Concerns Legit ... Scary Combo with Covid
TMZ |
Bob Wachter was interviewed on TMZ describing how older COVID patients, like Trump, have a decent chance of experiencing cognitive problems and impaired judgement.
Update on Trump’s Health…and Ours (with Dr. Bob Wachter and Senator Chris Murphy)
In the Bubble with Andy Slavitt |
Bob Wachter was interviewed on the In the Bubble with Andy Slavitt podcast about the president’s current medical condition.
Trump could still be infectious with the coronavirus at the next debate
Los Angeles Times |
Peter Chin-Hong, Talmadge King, Chaz Langelier, Annie Luetkemeyer, Bob Wachter and George Rutherford were quoted in a LA Times article about Trump’s health condition.
Is President Trump's Covid-19 case still contagious?
CNN |
Bob Wachter was interviewed on CNN describing how President Trump may still be infectious.
New concerns Covid, treatments are warping Trump's judgment
MSNBC |
Bob Wachter was interviewed on MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow Show about the effects Covid-19 treatments and drugs might have on Trump’s mental health.
Bay Area doctor says Trump’s decisions may be impaired
KRON4 |
Chaz Langelier, Annie Luetkemeyer, Bob Wachter, and George Rutherford were quoted in a KRON4 article discussing how Trump’s decisions may be impaired.
Contradictory and confusing White House statements offer an incomplete picture of Trump’s health
Washington Post |
Bob Wachter was quoted in the Washington Post commenting on Trump’s discharge from the hospital given he required remdesivir and dexamethasone.
Piecing together clues, medical experts suggest Trump could be entering a pivotal phase in his fight against Covid-19.
New York Times |
Talmadge King was quoted in the New York Times about how Trump, upon returning to the White House, used his neck muscles to help him breathe, an indication that his lungs are not getting enough oxygen.
'Are you kidding me?': Pres. Trump's hospital release, Covid-19 tweet sparks outrage, confusion from Bay Area doctor
ABC 7 News |
Bob Wachter was featured on ABC7News answering questions regarding the developments on President Trump and his COVID-19 infection.
Why Doctors Aren’t So Sure Trump Is Feeling Better From Covid-19
New York Times |
Talmadge King was quoted in the New York Times regarding the lack of details about President Trump’s treatment for Covid-19 and how it has left an incomplete picture of his health.
UCSF Grand Rounds: Did Trump leave the hospital too soon? And, was his giddy tweetstorm driven by steroids?
Mission Local |
Peter Chin-Hong, Chaz Langelier, Annie Luetkemeyer, Bob Wachter and George Rutherford were featured in a Mission Local article regarding the Medicine Grand Rounds discussion on President Trump’s positive Covid-19 test results.
'He's in this honeymoon period': UCSF doctor warns what could be ahead for Trump
SF Gate |
Bob Wachter and Peter-Chin Hong were highlighted in a SF Gate article expressing concerns over Trump’s early hospital exit.