May 19, 2021
Carl Fichtenbaum, MD, of the Division of Infectious Diseases at the UC College of Medicine, was cited as a source for an article published by NPR on whether people who have gotten vaccinated for COVID-19 should have their antibodies tested.
May 21, 2021
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May 25, 2021
Carl Fichtenbaum, MD, of the UC College of Medicine Division of Infectious Diseases was interviewed by two local TV stations for a story they did on myocarditis and COVID-19 vaccines. An advisory committee to the CDC is looking into reports that some teenagers and young adults who have received the COVID-19 vaccine have experienced heart inflammation. They’re reviewing these cases to see if there’s a possible connection.
January 19, 2022
The recent surge in COVID-19 is driving the number of cases to record highs in the course of the pandemic. The impact is being felt at area hospitals who continue to battle the pandemic. In a story published by WKRC-TV, Carl Fichtenbaum, MD, of the Division of Infectious Diseases at the UC College of Medicine, said that the surge is putting a lot of stress on healthcare providers.
January 13, 2022
UC President Neville Pinto thanks the UC community for its continued resilience, while also looking ahead to an encouraging 2022.
January 11, 2022
With COVID-19 cases surging thanks to the omicron variant, many people are turning to self-administered tests to see if they have the virus. Some who do their own research about the tests online, may find a wide variety of theories on the best way to administer the tests. In an article published by Cincinnati.com, Carl Fichtenbaum, MD, of the Division of Infectious Diseases at the UC College of Medicine answers some questions about how to make the most of a home COVID-19 test.
January 10, 2022
Forbes highlights the University of Cincinnati's multidisciplinary telehealth drone designed to deliver medical care and supplies within a person's home.
January 7, 2022
A surge in cases of COVID-19 can cause more than just physical problems. For some survivors of COVID, the mental toll can include bouts of post traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. in a story produced by WCPO, Maria Espinola, PsyD, assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at the UC College of Medicine stressed the importance of maintaining a connection to family and friends.
January 6, 2022
More and more people who contract COVID-19 are experiencing symptoms for an extended period of time. In a story on this produced by WVXU, Richard Becker, MD, professor and director, UC Heart, Lung and Vascular Institute and UC Division of Cardiovascular Health and Disease, who runs a long COVID clinic at UC Medical Center, said some patients are seeing symptoms last as long as a year and a half.
January 4, 2022
With COVID-19 cases surging in Ohio at the close of 2021, Carl Fichtenbaum, MD, of the Division of Infectious Diseases at the UC College of Medicine was quoted in an article in Newsweek urging people not to attend New Year's Eve parties.
January 3, 2022
The University of Cincinnati's Dr. Mary Mahoney and Dr. Louito Edje spoke with the Cincinnati Enquirer about the importance of keeping up with preventive health care screenings.
January 3, 2022
Jennifer Wall Forrester, MD, of the Division of Infectious Diseases at the UC College of Medicine was interviewed by NPR for a story on the impact the latest COVID-19 surge is having on hospitalizations in Ohio.
December 15, 2021
As the holiday season approaches, a new COVID-19 variant has come knocking on the door, potentially disrupting plans for many. The omicron variant was discovered at the end of November, and researchers are still studying it to better understand its transmissibility as well as the effect of vaccines on neutralizing the virus. Experts say the omicron variant appears to spread far faster than other COVID variants. They remain unsure if it leads to less severe symptoms than other variants. Despite the rise of the new variant, experts say it’s still possible to celebrate over the holidays. But they stress that it is best to take safety measures to protect everyone’s health while enjoying holiday traditions. In a story published by Healthline, one of the experts quoted on staying safe during holiday gatherings is Carl Fichtenbaum, MD, of the Division of Infectious Diseases at the UC College of Medicine.
December 10, 2021
Parosmia is a post-COVID-19 condition that can make once-pleasant foods and scents smell and taste disgusting, in some instances like sewage, garbage or smoke. The condition is being reported in increasing numbers. HuffPost published a story on parosmia, citing the case of a 20-year-old woman who has posted several TikTok videos on her experiences with the condition. One of the experts cited in the article is Ahmad Sedaghat, MD, PhD, associate professor and director of the Division of Rhinology, Allergy and Anterior Skull Base Surgery in the UC College of Medicine.
December 10, 2021
CCM Musical Theatre has a tradition of welcoming their first-year students with a showcase. However, for the class of 2024, the pandemic had other plans. Determined to make this performance happen, faculty and students adapted to create a virtual performance entitled, “Wake Up,” in which newcomers were featured monologues and performances shot in various locations across Cincinnati.
November 30, 2021
A new study by UC researcher Nancy Jennings shows how media use for "tweens" changed during COVID-19 lockdowns
November 29, 2021
Over the Thanksgiving weekend, the World Health Organization gave the name omicron to the newest identified version of SARS-CoV-2 and called it a variant of concern. There is still much to be learned about this latest variant and how potentially dangerous it is. In a story on the variant, Cincinnati.com interview Carl Fichtenbaum, MD, of the Division of Infectious Diseases at the UC College of Medicine.
November 18, 2021
Should pediatricians give COVID-19 vaccines "off label" as they can with other drugs