5 Pairs of Commonly Confused Medical Specialties
Orthopedists vs. podiatrists, ophthalmologists vs. optometrists, and more.
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Allie Volpe
Allie Volpe is a writer based in Philadelphia. She has contributed to Rolling Stone, The Washington Post, Playboy, The Cut and more.
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Vaccine Photos Could Be Better. Here’s How.
Images of people getting shots probably won't persuade needle-phobes to roll up their sleeves.
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“That’s Totally Me”: The Rise of the Meme Self-Diagnosis
Memes about medical conditions, circulating on Instagram, TikTok and other sites, are making people wonder, "Do I have that?"
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Does Getting an IUD Hurt?
Don't let the horror stories scare you. For most people, IUD insertion is NBD. Here's what to know.
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What to Expect at Your First COVID-Era Teeth Cleaning
From increased PPE to spit-minimizing tools and techniques, dental care has been modified with pandemic safety in mind.
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Our Therapists Are Talking About the Pandemic Nonstop, Too
Mass crises frequently find their way into talk therapy. The coronavirus is on another level.
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Is ‘Quarantine Skin’ a Thing?
Experts say our new reality may be to blame for the reemergence of rosacea, eczema, acne, atopic dermatitis and other skin conditions.
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Doctors, Patients and the Empathy Equation
Patients value empathy in the exam room. Doctors think they display a lot of it. Patients feel otherwise.
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