Episode 14 - ME/CFS Updates wtih Dr. Hector Bonilla
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This episode of the Long COVID Clinical Podcast, hosted by Drs. Anita Chopra, Andrew Schamess, and Aaron Friedberg, features Dr. Hector Bonilla, an infectious disease specialist from Stanford University School of Medicine. The discussion centers on the innovative use of repurposed medications like low-dose naltrexone and Abilify in treating long COVID and ME/CFS. Dr. Bonilla shares insights into the overlap between these conditions, highlighting symptoms such as fatigue and brain fog, and explores how these symptoms can be managed with off-label therapies. He explains the science behind targeting immune pathways and the potential of these drugs to reduce inflammation and improve patient outcomes. The episode also covers Dr. Bonilla’s clinical trials, dosing protocols, and the promising results seen in patients. It concludes with practical strategies for clinicians and patients, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based approaches in managing chronic illness.
Edited and Produced by Christopher Chiu and Carissa Lee