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A person with short hair, wearing a stethoscope around their neck and adjusting their glasses, looks confidently at the camera—an embodiment of dedication in the era of AHCA.

US Doctors weigh in on the American Health Care Act

Physicians on the Sermo social network are not strangers to discussing healthcare policy – they’ve collectively evaluated parental leave policies, the presidential candidates’ perspectives on the ACA, regulating drug prices, how to curb the opioid…

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Doctors think FDA should regulate vitamins and supplements

In the United States, the vitamin/supplement industry is regulated quite differently than the pharmaceutical industry. Prescription drugs are required to go though rigorous testing with ample evidence that the drug is effective and safe. The…

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Open Letter to the Child of a Doctor

~ By Valerie A. Jones, MD (of obdoctormom.com) It was the end of my 3rd year in ob-gyn residency. I was 39 weeks pregnant with you and doing a hysterectomy, my gravid abdomen being utilized…

An illustration of a chromosome showcasing a double helix DNA structure, set against a soothing blue background, subtly highlights the intricacies associated with Fragile X syndrome.

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New Insight and Understanding of Fragile X

Fragile X-associated disorders (FXD) are among the most common inherited causes of intellectual disability. A new supplement dedicated to FXD was published in Pediatrics on June 1st. Funded by the CDC, this supplement contains some…

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Sermo discussions – discussing mental health with patients

May is Mental Health Month, which is dedicated to “spreading the word that mental health is something everyone should care about.” Mental health issues are far more prevalent than most people realize – 1 in…

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Doctors discuss the golden age of medicine and practices

~ By a Pediatrician in Australia Societal attitudes, scientific progress and an increased understanding of how the human body works in lay people, have transformed the way Medicine has been practiced over the years. Each…

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Sunscreen Myths Busted By a Dermatologist

~ By a dermatologist in Italy When it comes to sunscreens, what are your patients really worried about? Summer is here and parents are worried about sun protection. Or are they? Interestingly, there is a…

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Colorful History of a Miracle Drug (Sulfanilamide)

A history-loving doctor on Sermo has launched a Page called Medical History Tour! His page is dedicated to exploring places, persons and events of interest in the history of medicine, seeking out the intersections of…

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Struggling with the Reality of Physician Assisted Suicide

~ By a doctor in Canada specializing in Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, and Family Medicine Like everything else in life there are a lot of controversial gray areas in medicine that I struggle with. Recently…

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Understanding the Complexities of Syphilis

April is STD Awareness Month. Over the month, the CDC will be presenting a series of posts around this year’s theme, “Syphilis Strikes Back” to help inform you about real-life implications for your practice and…

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Congenital Syphilis Surges in the U.S.

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Syphilis Strikes Back: An Overview of Syphilis in the United States

April is STD Awareness Month. Over the next month, the CDC will present a series of posts around this year’s theme, “Syphilis Strikes Back”, to help inform you about real-life implications for your practice and…

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