Sermo Blog: Amplifying the power of physicians' voices

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Is the Goldwater Rule Out of Date? Doctors Weigh-In

One of the most infamous physician polls ever to be fielded ran when Senator Barry Goldwater was campaigning to be president in 1964. Due to his demeanor and political stances, his mental health quickly became…

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When It Gets Tough, Physicians Support Each Other

The journey of becoming a doctor is an arduous one. Successfully graduating from medical school and then completing a residency are some of the biggest challenges an individual can face and accomplishments they can achieve…

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Trick or Treat Yo’ Self, But Thank Your Doctors!

A trip to the emergency room is easily the scariest thing that could happen on Halloween… but fear not! Doctors will be there when you need them, even on holidays. In a poll that is…

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How Physicians Can Boost Their Online Reputation

In today’s Internet culture, we rate everything. We rate the restaurants we frequent, we rate the shows we watch, we rate our friends, and we rate our physicians. 80 percent of Americans use the Internet…

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Patient Cases

Patient Case: Survived after 20 Minutes Underwater

Shared by a German Doctor Recently, a German doctor posted this case on Sermo. Generally, when a patient struggles and is submerged underwater, death will take 3-4 minutes. However, this Sermo physician shares an amazing…

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Talc & Cancer: Sermo Doctors Spill Their Opinion

Recently, Johnson & Johnson has been ordered to pay $417 million dollars to a woman who says she developed ovarian cancer after using Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder, bringing renewed attention to the safety of.talc,…

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How Much Does A Doctor Exercise?

Doctors always emphasize to their patients the importance of exercise: We’ve all heard from our doctors that we should get at least 30 minutes of physical activity each day. It’s considered an effective form of…

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Doctor, Does High-School Start Too Early?

When it comes to picking the optimal start time for secondary schools, there has been a significant amount of debate. On one hand, widespread adolescent sleep deprivation and the importance of sleep on the developing…

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Doctors share their personal experiences with fainting

Syncope, a temporary loss of consciousness caused by a fall in blood pressure, is more commonly known as fainting. Fainting can have a number of causes such as anxiety, intense emotional stress, hunger, etc., however…

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Going on a New Diet? Tell Your Doctor First…

Popular diet trends come and go, but there is always a new one on the rise. When a new diet starts gaining popularity, it can accrue a substantial following, with fans promising it as the…

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In the Wake of an Emergency, Doctors Will Be There

Lately it seems like there has been an endless stream of bad news, from natural disasters to horrific displays of human violence against others humans. However, during times of extreme crises, boundaries and divisions between people…

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Talking to Your Pets: Crazy Or Normal? Ask a doctor’s opinion…

Many people with a dog, cat, hamster, fish, or really any pet, can relate to the tendency of talking to your animal. Telling your pet how much you love them, that they’re a “good boy,”…

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