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Dec 31, 2021

New Jersey Offers Free COVID-19 Testing As Cases Soar At the Holiday Season

Rapid tests are selling out amid the Omicron surge, but New Jersey is stepping up with the offer of free at-home COVID saliva tests. — As the year comes to a close, the coronavirus continues to ravage the globe. Throughout the many months of the pandemic, countries around the world have encountered multiple waves, and along with them, new variants of COVID-19. These genetic variants add complexity to the containment of the virus, with some…

Covid-19

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New Jersey Offers Free COVID-19 Testing As Cases Soar At the Holiday Season
New Jersey Offers Free COVID-19 Testing As Cases Soar At the Holiday Season
Covid-19

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ILLUMINATION

·Dec 7, 2021

Can You Get a Sunburn in the Winter?

Dr. James Goydos answers this and more winter skincare concerns and shares how to protect against melanoma this season. — This article was previously posted on Dr. James Goydos’ Hubpages. Winter is coming. It’s not just a memorable phrase from Game of Thronesbut is a great reminder about the season change. One can never be too prepared when it comes to the weather. Changes in weather can come with all…

Melanoma

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Can You Get a Sunburn in the Winter?
Can You Get a Sunburn in the Winter?
Melanoma

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BeingWell

·Nov 24, 2021

Melanoma Knows No Season

Sunscreen isn’t just for the summer. — The nights are getting longer, and the days are getting shorter and cooler as the clocks have gone back for part of the world. As many enjoy the transition into autumn and the coming winter months, it is easy to forget how we remain vulnerable to the sun, despite it…

Cancer

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Melanoma Knows No Season
Melanoma Knows No Season
Cancer

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Oct 20, 2021

New Jersey Enforces Public Health Measures As State Ranks Among Highest With COVID-19 Deaths

New Jersey requires mask mandates in schools, vaccinations for childcare workers, and more measures to help slow the spread. This article was previously published on Dr. James Goydos’ Newsbreak. Throughout the pandemic, the world has seen many approaches undertaken to help contain the pandemic. Some of the earliest measures to help slow the spread have their roots in history, such as those taken to fight the Black Death. …

New Jersey

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New Jersey Enforces Public Health Measures As State Ranks Among Highest With COVID-19 Deaths
New Jersey Enforces Public Health Measures As State Ranks Among Highest With COVID-19 Deaths
New Jersey

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BeingWell

·Oct 4, 2021

New Podcasts Share the Important Topic of Satisfaction and Well Being in Healthcare

Dr. James Goydos shares a collection of podcasts which address finding meaning and satisfaction in medicine and reducing physician burnout. — September 30th is International Podcast Day. Podcasts have expanded in popularity in recent years, with now over 2 million podcasts and 48 million episodes available worldwide. One of the many benefits of the Internet is the ability to bring targeted information to a wide audience with a few simple keystrokes…

Podcast

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New Podcasts Share the Important Topic of Satisfaction and Well Being in Healthcare
New Podcasts Share the Important Topic of Satisfaction and Well Being in Healthcare
Podcast

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ILLUMINATION

·Oct 1, 2021

Self Care Is Skin Care

Dr. James Goydos, physician and surgical oncologist shares the importance of adding skin care to our self care routine. — Self-care is on the rise. A survey by research company OnePoll found that approximately three quarters of Americans surveyed were more conscious of needing self-care in 2020. Analysis of Google Search Trends showed a 250% increase in self-care related searches between 2019 and 2020. …

Self Care

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Self Care Is Skin Care
Self Care Is Skin Care
Self Care

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ILLUMINATION

·Sep 22, 2021

When Do Americans Get Their Freedom Back?

COVID-19 precautions are meant to preserve public health, not impinge on our freedoms. — “When do we get our freedom back?” It is the question that plagues many in the United States, as they have misconstrued the concept of freedom, diverting it from its intended meaning. There is nothing political or sinister about the steps needed to contain this pandemic. There is a rich…

Coronavirus

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When Do Americans Get Their Freedom Back?
When Do Americans Get Their Freedom Back?
Coronavirus

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The Shortform

·Sep 14, 2021

First Case Of Mu Variant In Nebraska — The Variant Is Now In All 50 States

As the world continues to grapple with the novel coronavirus, the virus continues to mutate. Mu, the newest of several SARS-CoV2 variants, has now been identified in Nebraska. Nebraska marks the final state in the United States to record a case of the variant. To date, the variant is now in every state in the country. While much is still unknown about the mutation, including its potential resistance to existing vaccines, it is being monitored. The mutation is currently considered a “variant of interest” (VOI) by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Coronavirus

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First Case Of Mu Variant In Nebraska — The Variant Is Now In All 50 States
First Case Of Mu Variant In Nebraska — The Variant Is Now In All 50 States
Coronavirus

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BeingWell

·Sep 13, 2021

Rates of Skin Cancer in New Jersey Higher Than the National Average

Melanoma isn’t just a risk in the ‘Sunshine State’. — If you asked the average person where the highest rates of skin cancer were in the United States, the expected response would be in states known for their sunshine. Given we now understand the link between excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UV) and some forms of skin cancer, the assumption…

Skin Cancer

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Rates of Skin Cancer in New Jersey Higher Than the National Average
Rates of Skin Cancer in New Jersey Higher Than the National Average
Skin Cancer

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ILLUMINATION

·Sep 3, 2021

How Your Next Vacation Can Dispel Fear and Mistrust

It can broaden your perspective of the world and those who live differently than in your backyard. — I come from a blue-collar family and vacations were always a way to let my hard-working parents unwind and spend time with the kids. The destination wasn’t as important as the journey with the only requirements for a good vacation spot were that it wasn’t too far away, it wasn’t…

Vacation

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How Your Next Vacation Can Dispel Fear and Mistrust
How Your Next Vacation Can Dispel Fear and Mistrust
Vacation

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James Goydos, MD

James Goydos, MD

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Dr. James Goydos — Professor, Surgeon, Clinical Trial Lead. Helping patients see that melanoma isn’t a death sentence. https://jamesgoydos.com

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