Gilman Wolsey Podcast

23: Heart Attacks, Stroke, Pulmonary Embolism, and Amputations - Blood clots and the Possible Effect of Coronavirus on Red Blood Cells

Dr. Gilman Wolsey provided updates on current trends with Coronavirus. He then describes how Covid infection is likely causing blood clots and illness such as amputated arms or legs, heart attack, stroke, or pulmonary embolism. We then discuss why it is unlikely that corona virus is able to attack the red blood cells. Recorded April 30, 2020. Update on the latest numbers from the Diamond Princess Cruise ship. Current US Coronavirus trends. The death projections for covid deaths continue to be off. Does anyone really know what's going on? What is blood made up from. All about Red Blood Cells and what makes them different from other cells in your body. Why COVID is likely not able to infect and copy itself within redblood cells What is the likely origin of thinking that coronavirus could infect and impair red blood cells. What are the things that incrase blood clot (thrombosis) formation, and how coronavirus could lead to blood clotting complications. The Veterans Hospital Administration study of Hydroxychloroquine, and why the results do not tell us anything meaningful.

22: All About COVID Antibody Testing - Results from Antibody Testing Studies and What These Results Mean

Dr. Gilman Wolsey discusses antibody testing for coronavirus (COVID19). What are antibodies? How do Corona virus antibody tests work and what do test results mean? Recorded on April 22, 2020. What are IgM and IgG antibodies that the current COVID antibody tests detect. How if the COVID antibody test performed. What do the results of the antibody test mean. There are three conpleted studies from Stanford, University of Southern California (USC), and Mass General in Chelsea. What are the results of these studies and what do the results mean. How are policy makers using this information, it seems many are making the wrong interpretation of the results and what they should mean for lockdown policy decisions.

21: Walter Moriscenelli - An Insiders View of What is Happening In Lombardi Italy due to COVID-19

Walter Moriscenelli is an Italian freelance writer living in Lombardi Italy. He joins host Dr. Gilman Wolsey to discuss what is happening in Lombardy to give insights and perspective as someone living in one of the areas most impacted by Coronavirus on earth. Recorded on April 12, 2020.

20: Yujin Vasquez - Experience Living Overseas away from Family during the Pandemic, Business Risks and Opportunity, and the Current State of Real Estate Investing during COVID

Yujin Vasquez is an entrepreneur in information technology. He currently lives in Jordan (Persian Gulf) for an IT contract. He is also growing a real estate empire providing rental housing in the US. We discuss the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on Jordan, the current business environment, real estate investing issues and opportunities, and general principles for success in life. Recorded April 11, 2020. What the current situation and policies in Jordan (Persian Gulf) to fight COVID. Using masks should be a very strong recommendation to help fight COVID. The struggles living overseas with family in the USA with the pandemic raging. Peoples perspective seems to be related to people around them being impacted. Differing attitudes between people in the US and Jordan. COVID is serious, but it is equally concerning that we can’t have a discussion about the impact to freedom and liberty without being accused of not caring about lives. Both are important and the goal should be to find the right balance for both. The impact of this pandemic on renters and owners of rental properties. There are many landlords that have limited reserves to keep paying the bills for their properties if they are not receiving rents. The bailouts of businesses will likely encourage businesses to operate in reckless irresponsible ways in the future. There are likely to be opportunities for real estate investment in the near to mid term. There is growing risk in the residential and commercial real estate markets and the problems of 2008 may occur again. Even commercial rental tenants are starting to stop paying their rent. This is likely to be a domino effect throughout the rental industry. There are individuals and businesses who are capable of paying their rents or bills that are using the pandemic as an excuse to not pay their bills. As a landlord or service business it is impossible to know who realistically can and cannot pay the bills. Good decisions tend to lead to good outcomes, bad decisions tend to lead to bad outcomes. The balance of good to bad decisions is highly related to success or failure. If you have questions, information, or have unique insights you can discuss with us on the podcast - please email mailto:covid@gilmanwolsey.com

19: Shep Wolsey - Managing a small business through the economic shutdown from the COVID pandemic

Shep Wolsey is the owner and founder of Shep Studio, a unique high end boutique hair salon located in Provo Utah. His salon has been recognized as the top salon in the USA by Salon Today. Shep is discussing with Dr. Gilman Wolsey his perspective on the challenges and outlook for small businesses during this COVID pandemic. Recorded April 9, 2020. A description of Shep Studio and their business model. The impact of COVID regulations in Utah today. How business clients are reacting to inconsistencies in regulations between the state and local governments. Getting back to work may be hard in significant part due to programs that give workers incentive not to work even when they may be able to. The business landscape will likely be different when companies ultimately reopen. Taking care of employees in the short term while trying to preserve the company in the long term so there is work for them in the future. The predicament of very young businesses trying to survive this downturn right after they open. One of the keys to recovery with established businesses is the ongoing loyalty of their existing clients. After the shutdown ends the recovery is almost certain to be a slow prolonged ramp up not an instant return to normalcy. Coping with staffing and overstaffing if business does not rebound quickly. The approach to dealing with clients and their changing financial situation. Businesses may have to make changes to help support their clients who have been long term supporters. Reflecting on things during times of trouble gives an opportunity to reevaluate everything and make long lasting changes that should result in long term improvement to a business. This experience may be the beginning of a new normal, a test run for things in the future. Government intervention in the economy as a whole functioning is a new risk paradigm we have to keep in mind. The “new” government intervention in the economy makes the business environment more risky and challenging than ever. Running a business on the edge so that in crisis the only way to survive is a government handout is a recipe for ultimate failure. There is always risk in life just to live. We all have to accept some risk to live a meaningful life. The question is how much risk is acceptable risk. Should it be the governments place to tell people what risks with their lives they can or cannot take? We are as likely in hindsight to believe that this pandemic was handled completely wrong as we are to believe that the quarantines and economic shutdown were justified given the costs. The risk for businesses to accept deferred payment terms to suppliers and vendors. The single most important focus for businesses is to make decisions that will allow the business to survive so there is something to return back to when this is all over. If you have questions, information, or have unique insights you can discuss with us on the podcast - please email mailto:covid@gilmanwolsey.com