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A person in pajamas is sitting on a bed, using chopsticks to eat from a takeout container while looking at a laptop, reflecting on pandemic weight amidst the comfort of cozy routines.

50% of doctors gained “pandemic weight”

While quarantining in place was meant to keep us healthy and safe, there are real side effects emerging. In addition to the mental health toll, a new study suggests that adults gained an average of…

A syringe poised near two AstraZeneca vaccine vials held by a gloved hand, with additional vials blurred in the background. Some physicians express concerns as they oppose the vaccine's widespread use.

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Physicians oppose AstraZeneca vaccine halt

In the midst of a third wave of the coronavirus sweeping across Europe, safety concerns prompted Germany, France, Spain and Italy to temporarily halt the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine from being administered last week. However, according…

A doctor in a white coat and stethoscope sits at a desk, expertly navigating data management by viewing a laptop and taking notes on a notepad, ensuring the best practices in healthcare are followed.

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3 data management best practices in healthcare

Today’s patients are highly savvy when it comes to taking a more active approach in their wellbeing through services such as wearable heart monitors, home genetic testing, and using mobile health apps to connect to…

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Raising awareness for kidney health

On World Kidney Day, Sermo doctors discuss the disease-centric approach of managing kidney disease, which often leaves the patients feeling discontented and not in control of their treatment. In addition, doctors agree that this year,…

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Honoring women In medicine

International Women’s Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 to commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women. This year, Sermo physicians from around the world celebrated the female trailblazers who…

People in protective gear conduct COVID-19 tests at a community testing site, with several patients waiting at tables in a gymnasium setting, highlighting the vital connections between proactive testing and the ongoing vaccine efforts to combat the pandemic.

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Doctors say patients use connections to skip vaccine line

Since the first covid-19 vaccines began rolling out, there have been examples and anecdotal evidence that some people are skipping the line—spotlighting health inequities and ethical concerns. According to NPR, “A national health care provider…

A young person in a black tank top adjusts their surgical mask outdoors, amidst trees and a blurred bus, mindful of the mental health challenges this routine signifies.

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Doctors witness mental health toll on young people

School closures, curfews, and social lockdowns are threatening to drag into the spring and even summer, alarming health experts—Sermo physicians included—about the mental health of young people. The New York Times reported that “Faced with…

A doctor in a white coat conducts a routine cardiovascular screening, using a stethoscope to examine an older man in a blue shirt and tie. Both wear masks, adhering to COVID precautions. The medical office is equipped with charts and necessary equipment.

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Cardiovascular screening must be routine for COVID patients

February is American Heart Month—which has become more pressing than ever during the pandemic. According to the American Heart Association, “A growing number of studies suggest many COVID-19 survivors experience some type of heart damage,…

A pregnant woman receives a COVID vaccine in her arm from a healthcare worker wearing blue scrubs and gloves. Both are wearing masks, ensuring the process is safe for pregnancy.

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Sermo physicians say COVID vaccines are safe for pregnancy

The World Health Organization recently said on its website that ‘we don’t have any specific reason to believe there will be specific risks that would outweigh the benefits of vaccination for pregnant women.’ And the…

A person wearing a face mask and winter coat is standing on a bus, holding onto a pole, as more people embrace vaccines to stay safe.

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Doctors recommend wearing masks even after vaccine

As coronavirus vaccines are being administered around the globe, many are wondering when—or if—life can go back to normal. Scientists at Columbia University just released a new model that shows millions of people will continue…

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