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HCPs play an even bigger role in driving vaccine rates among older adults than you might think

Since the 1960s, regular influenza vaccines have been recommended by public health officials. This is especially important for the older population since they are at a higher risk of serious flu and flu-related complications. …

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Doctors say pathological lying should be a mental disorder

Pathological lying has been recognized since the 1800s, although it has never received a great deal of medical attention. But that may be about to change. According to CNN, “Psychiatrists have recognized pathological lying as…

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Listen up! Social listening in healthcare

Have you been noticing your social media habits grow over the past couple of years? Well, you’re not alone! Online conversations produce enormous amounts of data—globally in 2021, over 4.26 billion people were using social…

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Physicians discuss the ending of the COVID health emergency

The White House plans to end the Covid-19 public health emergencies on May 11, which means that many Americans may have to start paying for Covid-19 testing and treatments out of pocket. This transition may…

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Sermo physicians share their best hangover remedies

When it comes to avoiding or treating a hangover, myths and old wives’ tales abound. From following the rule, “liquor before beer, you’re in the clear,” to taking an NSAID before bed, to attempting “hair…

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Could ChatGPT transform or hurt healthcare?

ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence chatbot—GPT stands for “Generative Pretrained Transformers”—platform that is designed to understand, interpret, and manipulate human language. Since its release in November 2022, this tool has experienced enormous momentum and an…

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Doctors discuss the most contagious COVID strain yet—XBB.1.5

The WHO is warning that the new omicron subvariant—XBB.1.5—is the most transmissible strain to date. This new variant has already become the dominant strain in parts of the United States, especially the Northeast. Scientists and…

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Can fruit flies make you sick?

We have all seen those black bugs flying around decayed fruit and asked ourselves, what exactly are these tiny flies, and do they pose a health risk? Fruit flies are an annoying and often disgusting…

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Off-label use of Ozempic impacts drug supply and availability for diabetes patients

Social media can cause health tips to go viral—spiking the popularity and increasing the demand for certain products. These trends can be either positive or detrimental. This phenomenon is the cause behind the sudden short…

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Doctors concerned melatonin is not fully regulated by FDA

Is melatonin FDA approved? Melatonin has long been touted as a natural sleep remedy. But this over-the-counter supplement is not herbal—it’s a hormone. And it’s not fully regulated by the US FDA. Studies have found…

In a clinical setting, an HCP in blue scrubs talks with an older patient holding a glass of water, addressing concerns amid the Adderall shortage.

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What the U.S. Adderall shortage means for HCPs and patients

In November, the FDA announced an Adderall shortage in the U.S. The shortage is expected to last between 30 to 60 days and is being blamed in part due to surging demand and manufacturing delays. …

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