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Four strategies to provide gender-affirming care for your transgender patients

Many people face barriers that affect their access to health care, particularly individuals seeking HIV prevention and care services. These barriers include discrimination, inadequate housing or employment, or a lack of health insurance. For transgender…

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Physicians discuss the health impact of extreme heat

In a recent poll of 430+ global Sermo physicians, 83% responded that their country or region is experiencing a heat wave or has recently experienced a heat wave. And 90% said they see negative health impacts…

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Doctors call for urgent action against gun violence

On May 24, 19 children and two adults were killed after a mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. This devastation came nearly a decade after the Sandy Hook shooting that left 20…

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Naomi Judd’s death spotlights mental health crisis

On April 30, 2022, Naomi Judd’s daughters Wynonna and Ashley announced that their mother had died. The Associated Press reported their joint statement, “Today we sisters experienced a tragedy. We lost our beautiful mother to…

An elderly person sits in a wheelchair outside, surrounded by lush trees and plants, wearing a floral patterned dress, gazing thoughtfully to the side. Their serene presence is a gentle reminder of life before Alzheimer's medication like Aduhelm became essential companions in their journey.

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89% of US neurologists have efficacy concerns about Alzheimer’s medication Aduhlem

Alzheimer’s medication Aduhelm (Aducanumab) has been making headlines at the rate of a Hollywood celebrity. Aduhelm has been plagued by bad news since its controversial debut almost a year ago. Recent headlines include Medicare strictly…

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Sermo physicians discuss the power of the hormone Oxytocin

The Neurotransmitter oxytocin has long been touted as “the love hormone” because it is released during hugging, sexual activity, childbirth, and breast feeding. But a new study takes it a step further, and actually links…

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Global physicians discuss Alopecia and treatment options

Jada Pinkett Smith first revealed she was diagnosed with the medical condition alopecia in 2018. In December, Pinkett Smith shared a video on Instagram explaining that she shaved her head due to her recent hair…

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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,…

Mother, once pregnant, now lies in bed holding her newborn baby on her chest, with a hand gently touching her head.

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“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,…

Partially hiding behind their brown jacket, the person is enveloped by the lush green leaves, as if seeking refuge from a looming diagnosis in the air.

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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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