Bedside Rounds
The 1889 Russian Flu was the first influenza pandemic in an increasingly globalized world. In this episode, the second of a two-parter on how hydroxychloroquine became a great hope in COVID-19, we’ll talk about how quinine became the standard of care for influenza. Along the way, we’ll discuss the astrological origins of the flu, the nosological difficulties of identifying past pandemics, conspiracy theories about previous global coronavirus outbreaks, the media panic over the Russian Flu, first year law school cases about Carbolic Smoke Balls, and the first studies into quinine’s efficacy in influenza.
First, listen to the podcast. After listening, ACP members can take the CME/MOC quiz for free.
CME/MOC:
Up to 1
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™ and MOC Points
Expires July 13, 2023
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Cost:
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Bedside Rounds
Bedside Rounds is a medical podcast by Adam Rodman, MD, about fascinating stories in clinical medicine rooted in history. ACP has teamed up with Adam to offer continuing medical education related to his podcasts, available exclusively to ACP members by completing the CME/MOC quiz.

Contributors
Adam Rodman, MD, ACP Member - Host
Reviewers
Joshua Allen-Dicker, MD, MPH, ACP Member
Andrea Cedfeldt, MD, FACP
David Feinbloom, MD, FACP
Marisa Jupiter, MD, ACP Member
Geeda Maddaleni, MD
Jarred McAteer, MD
Gabe Pajares Hurtado, MD
Jorge Rodriguez, MD
Jordan Talan, MD
Editorial Board
Zahir Kanjee, MD, ACP Member
Eileen E. Reynolds, MD, MACP
Anjala Tess, MD
Allyson Dyar
Those named above unless otherwise indicated have no relationships to disclose.
Release Date: July 13, 2020
Termination Date: July 13, 2023
CME Credit
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American College of Physicians and Bedside Rounds. The American College of Physicians is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American College of Physicians designates each enduring material (podcast) for 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ABIM Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Points
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 1 medical knowledge MOC Point in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
How to Claim CME Credit and MOC Points
After listening to the podcast, complete a brief multiple-choice question quiz. To claim CME credit and MOC points you must achieve a minimum passing score of 66%. You may take the quiz multiple times to achieve a passing score.