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What Doctors Want Patients to Know™

What doctors want patients to know about West Nile virus

Sep 4, 2026 | 8 Min Read
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What doctors want patients to know about West Nile virus

Most West Nile virus infections cause no symptoms, but some can lead to severe illness. Mosquito-bite prevention remains the best defense.

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What Doctors Want Patients to Know™

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14 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about health wearables

What are wearables? Learn how smartwatches, fitness trackers and smart rings can support health, affect anxiety and help guide talks with your physician. 

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What doctors want patients to know about sodium consumption

Sodium isn’t just lurking in heavily salted snacks. Two physicians discuss where sodium resides and which choices to make to avoid it in excess.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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What doctors want patients to know about dry eyes

Dry eye disease can cause burning, tearing and blurry vision. Learn what triggers symptoms, which treatments help and when to seek care.

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What Doctors Want Patients to Know™

Engaging caregivers CME

Enhance patient care with caregiver inclusion education and training from UCSF Caregivers As Partners in Care Teams.

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What doctors want patients to know about mosquito bites

Mosquito bites spark immune reactions from itchy bumps to Skeeter syndrome and severe illnesses, but prevention and knowing warning signs can reduce risks.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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This superbug's toll exceeds 3,400. How to protect your loved ones.

The Candida auris fungus is spreading. Here’s what to know about the superbug, who’s most at risk, symptoms and what your next steps should be.

Infectious Diseases
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12 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about brain aneurysms

Brain aneurysms can be life-threatening but are usually treatable. Learn brain aneurysm warning signs, risk factors, treatment options and when to seek care.

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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What doctors want patients to know about tickborne illnesses

Tickborne illnesses can start with a single bite. Know the signs, prevention steps and when to call a doctor to protect your health.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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What doctors want patients to know about hand, foot and mouth disease

Hand, foot and mouth disease is a common childhood infection that can cause fever, mouth sores and a distinctive rash on the hands and feet.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™