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Doctors “Use Heart for Every Heart” on World Heart Day

On Thursday, September 29, physicians from around the world honored and observed World Heart Day by sharing powerful pictures of their hands making a heart shape. They also discussed cardiovascular disease (CVD) and this year’s theme: “Use…

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Sermo physicians honor world marrow donor day

September 17 was World Marrow Donor Day (WMDD)—a global initiative designed to thank all blood stem cell donors worldwide, and to raise awareness around the importance of registering as a stem cell donor and the…

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Physicians alarmed by rise of polypharmacy in children

Health experts are becoming increasingly concerned by the rise of polypharmacy—the use of two or more drugs together, usually to treat a single condition—among adolescents. A.D.H.D. medication prescriptions have steadily increased over the last 20…

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Physicians say organ transplant system should be overhauled

A new confidential review revealed that the transplanting of kidneys, livers, hearts and other vital organs to patients currently depends on out-of-date technology. And 86% of Sermo physicians agree that the archaic aspects of the…

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Four strategies to provide gender-affirming care for your transgender patients

Many people face barriers that affect their access to health care, particularly individuals seeking HIV prevention and care services. These barriers include discrimination, inadequate housing or employment, or a lack of health insurance. For transgender…

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Physicians discuss the health impact of extreme heat

In a recent poll of 430+ global Sermo physicians, 83% responded that their country or region is experiencing a heat wave or has recently experienced a heat wave. And 90% said they see negative health impacts…

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Doctors call for urgent action against gun violence

On May 24, 19 children and two adults were killed after a mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. This devastation came nearly a decade after the Sandy Hook shooting that left 20…

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Naomi Judd’s death spotlights mental health crisis

On April 30, 2022, Naomi Judd’s daughters Wynonna and Ashley announced that their mother had died. The Associated Press reported their joint statement, “Today we sisters experienced a tragedy. We lost our beautiful mother to…

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89% of US neurologists have efficacy concerns about Alzheimer’s medication Aduhlem

Alzheimer’s medication Aduhelm (Aducanumab) has been making headlines at the rate of a Hollywood celebrity. Aduhelm has been plagued by bad news since its controversial debut almost a year ago. Recent headlines include Medicare strictly…

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Sermo physicians discuss the power of the hormone Oxytocin

The Neurotransmitter oxytocin has long been touted as “the love hormone” because it is released during hugging, sexual activity, childbirth, and breast feeding. But a new study takes it a step further, and actually links…

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