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10 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about skin cancer risk and prevention

Understanding your risk is an important tool in skin cancer prevention. Two dermatologists share more about discerning risk and steps for prevention.

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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10 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about breakthrough COVID infections

The rapid spread of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant has led to more fully vaccinated patients acquiring COVID-19. Learn why that happens and how boosters help.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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10 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about the COVID-19 Omicron variant

The quick speed of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant’s spread has left many patients with questions. One infectious disease physician aims to clear things up.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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6 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about high blood pressure

While almost half of all adults have high blood pressure, many don’t know they have this condition. A family physician shares what is important to know.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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3 Min Read

Explore these tips to manage COVID-19 pandemic-related stress

Learn what doctors wish their patients knew about dealing with phenomena such as pandemic anger, COVID fatigue, coronasomnia, social rust, and more.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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10 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about which COVID-19 test is best

Which COVID-19 test should you use? The answer depends. A pathologist explains the advantages and limitations of the available COVID-19 tests.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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9 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy

Despite being at higher risk for bad health outcomes, only one-third of pregnant people have been fully vaccinated. Three ob-gyns lay out the facts.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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8 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about physician burnout

Physician burnout was a cause for concern before COVID-19 multiplied the stress on doctors. Here’s what patients can do to ease pandemic strains.

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Physician Health
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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12 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Two physician experts explain what patients should know about the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine and what to expect with booster shots.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™