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What doctors wish patients knew about COVID-19 testing

With expiration of the public health emergency, questions linger about how and when to get tested for COVID-19. A pathologist sets the record straight.

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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What doctors wish patients knew about eating disorders

Anorexia, bulimia and other eating disorders affect millions as disordered thoughts wreak havoc on the body. Learn more with the AMA.

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What doctors wish patients knew about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

There is no cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)—aka Lou Gehrig’s disease. But recent advances offer some hope. Learn more.

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What doctors wish patients knew about stopping catastrophic thoughts

When catastrophic thinking sets in, you might feel as though everything is unravelling—ruined. A psychiatrist shares how to stop catastrophizing.

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What doctors wish patients knew about hepatitis A, B and C

Many people with viral hepatitis may be unaware of it. That is why it is vital for patients to understand the ABCs of hepatitis.

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What doctors wish patients knew about improving eye health

Good vision is essential for our daily lives, yet many people overlook eye health. An ophthalmologist shares how patients can keep their eyes healthy.

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What doctors wish patients knew about the shingles virus

If you’ve ever had chickenpox, then the virus that causes shingles is present in your body and can resurface at some point in the future. Find out more.

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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8 MIN READ

Sexually transmitted infections: What doctors wish patients knew

Patients may think they learned all they need to know about sexually transmitted infections in sex ed. Not so, an infectious disease physician explains.

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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What doctors wish patients knew about UTI prevention

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be uncomfortable, but medication and home remedies can help. Two physicians share how to prevent UTIs.

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