Dr. Dan O’Brien MD avails via Zoom/Skype/Phone/St. Louis/CT
Intro: President Trump just stunned the world by admitting to taking the controversial anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine as a preventative measure against getting COVID-19. Is this a wise or foolish choice? Helping us answer this question is Dr. Dan O’Brien, MD.
Q&A:
Dr. Dan question #1: Do you believe that President Trump taking hydroxychloroquine the risks out weight the benefits?
Dr. Dan answer: Yes, according to the data hydroxychloroquine has many side effects including cardiac arrest because of the increase risk of tachycardia (increased heart rate) because of QT prolongation and also retinal side effects related to vision could cause a major problem. This can be especially dangerous if your in a vulnerable population taking this medication.
Dr. Dan question #2: Do you believe there is other motives that President Trump is thinking of regarding taking the medication?
Dr. Dan answer: Yes, research has shown that he may have family ties to the parent company who makes hydroxycholorquine, and we saw how share prices took off with Moderna regarding their recent advances with a potential new vaccine. Also, it appears any good news regarding the economy reopening and news of scientific advances like medical therapies being tried the market tends to react in a favorable manner to those manufactured medical companies.
Dr. Dan question #3: When did taking hydroxychloroquine first start being a treatment option?
Dr. Dan answer: When clinical trials were not present early on during the pandemic hydroxychloroquine was temporary used. This drug is typically used for patients with autoimmune conditions like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis.
Dr. Dan question #4: Does the scientific literature support the use of hydroxychloroquine?
Dr. Dan answer: No, according to the scientific literature like the Journal of the Medical Association and New England Journal of Medicine it shows that the drug does not fight the virus.
Dr. Dan question #5 : What does the FDA think about hydroxychloroquine?
Dr. Dan answer: The FDA is very cautious from a clinical trial standpoint and which means White House officials must be careful when advocating this medication to the President
Dr. Dan question #5 : Where may we get more information on you and general health tips?
Answer: Dr. Dan answer: At DrDanMd.com or on Twitter @DrDanMd1
About Dr. Dan O’Brien:
Dr. Dan is a medical expert for ‘the here and now’ but he’s also a Medical Futurist, with specialized knowledge in telemedicine, digital health, robotic technology, gene editing, augmented reality, software technology and A.I.
A physician and professor with a passion for innovative healthcare technologies and public health, Dr. Dan is a popular medical expert with appearances on national Talk Shows including ABC, NBC, CBS, Sinclair Broadcasting, Scripts News, Fox News, and Fox Television.
Dr. Dan understands the need to improve quality of care, cost, and access in healthcare. As a Chief Medical Officer for multiple healthcare startups and an award-winning scientific and academic leader, Dr. Dan brings substantial experience in public health and healthcare management.
An award-winning scientific and academic leader, Dr. Dan has worked with several biotech and pharmaceutical companies on increasing awareness, education, and research in many diagnostic and therapeutic fields, including in the biotechnology industry.
Not only is Dr. Dan is a medical expert for the here and now, but he’s also a medical Futurist, with specialized knowledge in nanobots, remote surgery and medical apps with algorithms that can be used in early detection as well as using AI to project the likely spread of disease.
Dr. Dan has an extensive physician network including relationships with key opinion leaders around the world. He has completed his clinical rotations at Emory University in Atlanta, GA and also has completed a certificate of participation from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He has an MBA in healthcare management, and a B.A from the University of Notre Dame.
Dr. Dan MD Sample Interviews:
KXAN-TV NBC May 5, 2020 Medical expert Dr. Dan MD shows benefits to first authorized at-home COVID-19 testhttps://www.kxan.com/news/coronavirus/medical-expert-shows-benefits-to-first-authorized-at-home-covid-19-test/
ABC-TV WZZM Grand Rapids, Michigan
Will Sports make a post-COVID-19 comeback?
WBAL-TV Will Sports make a post-COVID-19 comeback?
https://www.wbaltv.com/amp/article/will-sports-ever-return-to-normal/32195653
WCBM Radio interview with Dr. Dan MD exposing Fr. Fauci for involvement in $7.4 million funding for Wuhan virus lab! https://omny.fm/shows/podcasts/c-e-interview-dr-dan-obrien-5-4-20
WRVA Radio interview: https://newsradiowrva.radio.com/media/audio-channel/dr-dan-obrien-april-30-2020
Dr. Dan on CBS Television:
https://mycbs4.com/sports/pro-sports/when-will-sports-return
WJLA ABC Television ch 7/ March 5, 2020
Doctor warns stress can increase your risk for coronavirus, flu https://wjla.com/news/nation-world/doctor-warns-stress-can-increase-your-risk-for-coronavirus-flu
Vanessa Borge, Fox Channel 11 LA/ March 18, 2020
Children are less likely to get severely ill and die from the new coronavirus
