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If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, understanding the condition can help you manage it. Type 1 and type 2 diabetes have a lot in common, but the differences are important.

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Worried about visiting your doctor? These 7 tips will help you catch up on important care and screenings while keeping you as safe as possible.

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The COVID-19 vaccine means hope that there are brighter days ahead. Dr. Heather Clauss answers some common questions about getting the vaccine, including what side effects they may cause.

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Two COVID-19 vaccines are authorized for use in the U.S. and a few others are on the way. Here are answers to common questions about the differences of each vaccine, from Temple Infectious Disease Specialist Heather Clauss, MD.

Flu season is upon us, but with the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping yourself and your loved ones safe looks a little bit different this year. Here’s what you need to know and what you can do to prepare.

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Treatment options for kidney failure include dialysis and kidney transplant. But how do you know which option is right for you? Dr. Serban Constantinescu guides you through your decision.

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Now more than ever, it’s important to stay healthy. That means keeping up with preventive care and addressing any symptoms or conditions that may have come up over the past few months. Dr. Savoy explains why you should continue seeking care.

At Temple, we don’t believe in a “one-size-fits-all” approach to transplantation. Learn about our expanded heart transplant criteria to help more patients qualify and why we're a nationally recognized leader in transplantation.

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You take an ACE inhibitor or ARB to lower your blood pressure. But you've heard it puts you at greater risk for COVID-19. Dr. Daniel Edmundowicz shares the latest research and what you should do.

The signs and symptoms of spring allergies overlap with some of the symptoms of a COVID-19 infection. Use this helpful table to compare symptoms and tell the difference between the two.

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Know the Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

Is It Safe to Go to the Doctor?

What Do I Need to Know About Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine?

COVID-19 Vaccines: Are There Differences?

Is It Flu or COVID-19?

Kidney Transplant: What You Need to Know Before Surgery

Why It’s Important to See Your Doctor

Helping More Patients Qualify for a Heart Transplant

Do Blood Pressure Meds Cause a Greater COVID-19 Risk?

Spring Allergies vs. COVID-19: Learn the Difference