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Sermo discussions – insights about medicine in cinema

In a recurring Sermo community column, an Italian psychiatrist shares insights about medicine in cinema in a weekly series called MediCine. His latest column focuses on the television show Lie to Me, and its factual basis…

A doctor in a white coat attentively listens to a patient in an office setting, holding a pen and papers while addressing common SMBG myths.

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SMBG Myths and Misconceptions

~Dr Edward Chao Testing blood glucose helps both the patient, physician, and any member of the individual’s health care team – from nurses to dietitians to diabetes educators. I discuss with patients that these readings…

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Cancer of Unknown Primary

Dr. Parvez Dara, an Oncologist from the U.S., explores the nuances of determining the primary source of a cancer. Ever wonder why 5 percent of metastatic cancer the primary site is never found? There is…

A child in a doctor's coat with a stethoscope holds a sphygmomanometer, smiling at the camera. The scene evokes childhood memories of dreaming to heal, set against a crisp white background.

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Childhood memories of wanting to be a doctor, Part II

We recently asked doctors on Sermo to share with us some of their childhood memories of wanting to become a doctor when they grew up. It turns out that many of them knew from a…

In an office strewn with binders, papers, a laptop, and a coffee mug, a woman in a white coat succumbs to the sleep challenges many doctors face.

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Sleep vs. Schedule: Doctors face challenges in getting enough sleep

The National Sleep Foundation recommends adults get seven to nine hours of sleep per night. According to a recent Sermo poll, just over half of global doctors – 51 percent – report getting more than…

Bar chart from the poll shows 95% for "Yes" and 5% for "No".

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Poll: Difficult Discussions with Patients

Sermo recently shared new poll data concerning difficult conversations between doctors and patients. Details about the polls included can be found below, and the full release can be read here. Do you feel comfortable recommending that…

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Childhood memories of wanting to be a doctor, Part I

When you are a kid, so many grown-ups ask you that timeless question: What do you want to be when you grow up? Some kids dream of being an astronaut or a teacher or a…

A US physician in a white coat sits at a desk, looking concerned while reviewing documents related to the opioid crisis. Shelves with files and plants are in the background.

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U.S. physicians discuss curtailing opioid prescriptions

Between a rock and a hard place: New Sermo study shows that more than half of U.S. physicians are curtailing opioid prescriptions in light of opioid crisis This week, Felice Freyer of The Boston Globe…

A doctor in a white coat holds a sign with the word "OBESITY" in bold green letters, highlighting the long history of obesity awareness and its impact on public health.

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The History of Obesity – The last 100 Years in the US

The first 2 posts in this 3 part series covering the history of obesity discussed global views of obesity from the Stone Age to 1910, a time in history when fatness or obesity was viewed…

A painting of several women bathing and sitting by a stream in a lush, wooded landscape, subtly hints at the history of obesity through the portrayal of diverse body types, celebrating beauty in all forms.

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The History of Obesity – The Renaissance to 1910

The first post in this 3 part series on the history of obesity discussed the view of obesity from the Stone Age to the Renaissance, when fatness or obesity was viewed as beautiful, healthy, and…

A historical portrait of a seated figure wearing traditional attire and a black hat against a plain background subtly reflects the history of obesity through the figure's fuller build.

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Sermo discussions – the history of obesity

Today we’ll begin a 3-part series on the history of obesity from a historical perspective, from the Stone Age to current day, across cultures and throughout the world, contributed from a Sermo physician. If you’re…

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