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What Doctors Want Patients to Know™

What doctors want patients to know about atrial fibrillation

Sep 16, 2026 | 12 Min Read
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What doctors want patients to know about atrial fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) causes your heart to beat faster than it should. Learn the signs and risk, how AFib is treated and when to talk to your physician. 

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What doctors want patients to know about blood cancer

Blood cancer includes types such as leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Several are treatable, though patients should be aware of risks, symptoms and when to seek medical help.

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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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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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Can you get enough protein without meat?

Find out why protein is essential for building and maintaining muscle, supporting your organs and helping your body function at its best.

Prevention & Wellness

Engaging caregivers CME

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

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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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95% of people aren't getting enough fiber. Are you?

What's one nutrition recommendation most doctors agree on? Eat more fiber.

Prevention & Wellness
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Should babies eat peanuts? An allergist busts common myths

Board-certified allergist Zachary Rubin, MD, explains how and when to safely introduce common allergy foods, including peanuts, eggs, dairy, wheat, soy, sesame, tree nuts, fish and shellfish.

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Chronic Diseases
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Can growing up with pets help prevent allergies?

Veterinarian Courtney A. Campbell, DVM, DACVS-SA discusses studies that indicate children who are exposed to pets early in life may be less likely to develop certain allergies, eczema and hay fever.

Chronic Diseases