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After 40 years of progress, what’s next for ending the HIV epidemic?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) On June 5, 1981, the first five cases of what would later become known as HIV were officially reported in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s…

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71% of physicians say reducing greenhouse gases will benefit patients

The Lancet has published a warning that rising temperatures will worsen heat and respiratory illness, and spread infectious disease. According to the Washington Post, “Climate change is set to become the ‘defining narrative of human health,’ a top…

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Three HIV screening statistics to reverse by 2030

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Point-of-care HIV tests and over-the-counter self-tests have helped broaden the reach of HIV testing, leading to a steady increase in the proportion of estimated people with HIV…

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2-year anniversary of the 1st social media “infodemic”

According to UC San Diego Health, “the SARS-CoV-2 virus was likely circulating undetected for at most two months before the first human cases of COVID-19 were described in Wuhan, China in late-December 2019.” That estimation…

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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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