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Physicians discuss aphasia symptoms and treatments 

The renowned and celebrated film actor Bruce Willis is stepping away from acting. His family announced over social media that he has aphasia, and it is reportedly impacting his cognitive abilities.   According to Johns Hopkins Medicine,…

“I Didn’t Know I Was Pregnant”

In 2009, TLC released a TV show called “I Didn’t Know I was Pregnant” revolving around stories of women who didn’t realize they were pregnant until they moment of childbirth. While this may sound ridiculous,…

The smells that lead to diagnosis

There are times when a doctor must use multiple senses to determine diagnosis. A Hungarian doctor recently shared on Sermo some of the strange smells that can lead to diagnosis. Have you noticed that there…

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Visibility Matters: PrEP is for Women

By The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) While many people can benefit from PrEP, the majority of women who could benefit from PrEP aren’t currently receiving prescriptions for it.  You can help change…

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Doctors report severe staffing shortages at hospitals

In some cities in the US, hospitals are experiencing severe staffing shortages. In Atlanta, six major hospital systems in the area reported 100% to 200% increases in Covid-19 hospitalizations.   As CNN reports, “US hospitals have been dealing…

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Doctors report soaring rates of kids’ mental health issues

A severe mental health crisis is affecting children in the U.S., according to a number of mental health experts. The pandemic has accelerated and exacerbated mental health problems in young people—including overdoses, suicidal thoughts, loneliness, stress, grief, anxiety, depression and other emotional troubles. These problems have…