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Doctors say abortion is essential to healthcare

Recently, Dr. Alan Braid discussed with the Washington Post his experience performing abortions and his opinion on the new Texas abortion ban—which he deems extreme. Here’s what Dr. Braid has to say, according to the Washington Post,…

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Sermo discussions – suicide rates between female & male

September is Suicide Prevention Month. With mental health problems soaring since the start of the pandemic, raising awareness is more essential than ever. In countries around the world, women are more likely to be diagnosed…

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7 tips for new doctors

Part of becoming a doctor is learning how to cope with the immense pressure that comes with the job. Fortunately, getting advice from those who have gone before—as well as other members of the health…

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Waning vaccine effectiveness is a concern

As countries around the world, including the United States, are announcing their approval of booster shots to combat waning COVID-19 immunity, the World Health Organization is asking countries not to give out COVID-19 boosters until…

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90% of physicians support vaccine requirements

National Immunization Awareness Month is held every August to highlight the importance of vaccinations for people of all ages. This year, raising awareness is more critical than ever as the Covid-19 Delta variant rapidly spreads across the globe. Governments and…

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75% of doctors support vaccine requirements

As cases of the coronavirus surge in certain parts of the US, the US federal government is upping tactics to boost vaccination rates. According to CNN, “As of Sunday, only 49.1% of Americans have been fully vaccinated…That’s nowhere…

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A person dies every 30 seconds from a hepatitis illness

World Hepatitis Day is an opportunity to bring the world together under a single theme—to raise awareness for the global burden of viral hepatitis and to influence real change. In 2021 the theme is “Hepatitis…

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Doctors weigh in on COVID booster shot

Some COVID-19 vaccine companies may apply for a change to their emergency use authorizations from a two-dose to a three-dose label. Drugmaker Pfizer said last Thursday it is seeing waning immunity from its coronavirus vaccine and cited…

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The future of telehealth

The pandemic—as unwanted and devastating as it was—revolutionized the delivery of health care. Out of necessity, it moved telemedicine off the sidelines and into a starring role—not just for COVID-19, but also for a wide…

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Colleges should require vaccinations this fall

Universities and colleges are dealing with logistical and political issues as they try to create safe campus for returning students in the fall. According to the Washington Post, “Schools surmounted crises of the past year through…

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Physicians fear the Delta variant

The dangerous Delta variant of the coronavirus is rapidly spreading through the U.S. and may become the dominant strain within weeks. According to a report by N.P.R., “At a White House briefing on COVID-19 on Tuesday,…

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