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What doctors wish patients knew about long COVID

Even mild SARS-CoV-2 infection can lead to long COVID. And with the transmissibility of the Omicron variant, patients may be concerned about the condition.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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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 Wish Patients Knew™
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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 Wish Patients Knew™
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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 Wish Patients Knew™
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What doctors wish patients knew 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 Wish Patients Knew™
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What doctors wish patients knew about social media’s toxic impact

From mere FOMO to anxiety and depression, social media platforms can pose harms. Two physicians advise on how to put social media in its place.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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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 Wish Patients Knew™
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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 Wish Patients Knew™
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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 Wish Patients Knew™