Everybody has different experiences of pain, along with varying pain tolerances. In hospitals, pain is often measured by a visual scale of faces illustrating differing levels of discomfort. While doctors are often the ones mediating…
It has been frequently argued that cell phones could be a cancer risk due to the fact that they emit radio waves. The results of multiple studies have led to the conclusion that cell phone use…
Recently, a company in Japan decided to incentivize their non-smoking employees with extra days off. The company made this decision after finding that nearly one third of their employees stepped away from their desks multiple times…
With the New Year in full swing, many people often reflect on their past year, specifically the events that stood out to them most. In the spirit of reflection, we asked physicians… What was your…
When it comes to illness, diet and lifestyle are often seen as prevention efforts, whereas drugs and medicine are seen as cures. However, recent reports have been suggesting that lifestyle changes, such as changes in diet, can not…
The World Health Organization reported that about 10 percent of all medications in low and middle income countries are substandard or completely fake. These medications can range from vaccines, to cancer drugs, to contraceptives, and WHO estimates…
With the New Year comes an increase in the number of cases of influenza virus. Every winter in the United States and other countries with cold temperatures, a sharp increase in cases of the flu…
The Sermo team wishes you all a happy and healthy New Year! ‘Tis the season for many to create a list of New Year’s Resolutions, and pinpoint personal goals to focus on in the New…
3 out of 10 Americans (29%) having at least one tattoos, but few realize the unregulated elements of their ink. The FDA has traditionally not exercised regulatory authority for many color additives for pigments used in tattoo…
With the holiday season in full swing, the entire team at Sermo is wishing you a festive and jolly time with your friends and family! In preparation for the holidays, we asked doctors: What’s your…
“Man Flu” – “a condition shared by all males wherein a common illness is presented by the patient as life threatening. Also known as chronic exaggeration” – has been the punch line of jokes for…
Shared by an American physician specializing in internal medicine. A 65-year-old patient comes in with a rash on both knees, with severe pruritis, and a burning sensation. The patient had her left knee replaced earlier…