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Facing global shortage, Merck commits to meeting patient demand

We know how important it is to get medicines to the people who need them and providing those medicines is at the center of what we do

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Empowering others to speak up about HPV-related cancers

The impact of Gina’s diagnosis inspired her to help others prioritize their health

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The impact of RSV: a father’s story and call for prevention

When his own daughters became sick, one colleague saw firsthand the need to protect kids from RSV

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Biomarker testing may help inform treatment decisions in certain cancers

An oncologist explains why cancer biomarkers may provide more precise information about a person's cancer

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Collaborating to help make cancer care more accessible worldwide

How we’re advancing health equity through partnerships to help patients navigate cancer care

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Finding joy after surviving cervical cancer twice

How one woman embraced life, marriage and motherhood despite her cervical cancer diagnosis

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Stomach cancer: understanding the signs and symptoms

Learn more about stomach cancer risk factors and our commitment to patients

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How you can help slow the threat of antimicrobial resistance

The growing burden of AMR is threatening the return to a world without effective antibiotics

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Staying positive with pulmonary arterial hypertension

From struggling to breathe to advocating for others, one woman with PAH shares her story

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Here for Good: A lifelong mission against HIV

A colleague transformed personal grief and tragedy into a lifelong mission to help persons living with HIV

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Acting early in cancer detection

Diagnosing cancer early, before it has spread, may potentially lead to better outcomes

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Triple-negative breast cancer: risks, signs and symptoms, and diagnosis

Learn about this aggressive type of breast cancer, including risk factors, signs and symptoms

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Sarampión: síntomas y signos

Obtenga más información sobre qué es el virus del sarampión y cómo se propaga el sarampión

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Progress in ovarian cancer research starts with patients

Reflecting on the history of clinical research and our inspiration to continue innovating for ovarian cancer patients

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Endometrial cancer: Understanding the signs and symptoms

Learn more about how you can detect endometrial cancer

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Researching new uses for a therapy that targets cancer cells

Merck scientists are evaluating potential antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) targets across both blood cancers and solid tumors

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Welcome home: Celebrating our new global headquarters

Take a look inside our state-of-the-art reimagined workplace

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Here for Good: Harnessing innovation to reach indigenous communities

We’re hunting for new ways to increase patient access, including using drones to deliver medicines to remote communities

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LGBTQ+: Starting a conversation with a health care provider

Dr. Alix Casler suggests ways for LGBTQ+ individuals to find supportive care

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A colleague enlists artist's help to make peace with her diagnosis

Giving her brain tumor a name helped Gabriela Chiummo face her new reality

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Supermodel Veronica Webb raises awareness of lung cancer screening

Pushing past her fear, Webb learned how important it is to get screened for lung cancer

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VIDEO: Patient with PAH shares her clinical trial experience 

Diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension, Colleen Brunetti knows the importance of participating in clinical trials

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How employees with careers in nursing are critical at Merck

Nurses' clinical expertise and patient experience provide valuable insight across our company

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Supporting colleagues working with cancer

There are so many unknowns after a cancer diagnosis -- whether or not you receive support at work shouldn’t be one of them

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Heart failure: A physician’s perspective

Driven to make a difference -- by Dr. Joerg Koglin, senior vice president and head of general medicine, global clinical development, Merck Research Laboratories

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How early detection of kidney cancer can help save lives

An oncologist and a patient advocate discuss the challenges of renal cell carcinoma and their hopes for the future of cancer care

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VIDEO: Living with pulmonary arterial hypertension

One woman’s story shows the power of knowledge and support for patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)

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5 facts about lung cancer

What everyone needs to know about one of the most common types of cancer

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Debunking type 2 diabetes misconceptions

Learn more about type 2 diabetes

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HPV and related cancers: What you need to know

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a leading cause of certain types of cervical cancer and other cancers in men and women

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Living with type 2 diabetes in uncertain times

One man’s story of finding support for managing his type 2 diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Type 2 diabetes: A patient-centric approach to care

An informative Q&A with Dr. Sam Engel, associate vice president, cardiometabolic and women’s health at Merck Research Laboratories

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Why improving health literacy is important

Many people struggle to understand health information, which can impact health outcomes. What we're doing to help

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3 ways to advance cancer health care equity

Mary-Ann Etiebet, AVP of corporate responsibility, explains why inequity in cancer care is an urgent global health challenge

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The impact of family in managing type 2 diabetes

Family members can play an integral role in supporting their loved ones and helping them manage this chronic disease

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Why you shouldn’t postpone cancer screenings

Our company teams up with the American Cancer Society to raise awareness on cancer screenings and help ensure access for everyone

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How one senior manages type 2 diabetes

Texan Jerry Kreiner shares how taking his type 2 diabetes diagnosis seriously helped him to still be able to do the things he loves today

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Mitos y realidades sobre la enfermedad neumocócica

Analizamos posibles percepciones erróneas sobre la enfermedad neumocócica y su impacto en niños y adultos.

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Podcast: How to bridge diversity gaps in cancer clinical trials

Luther Clark talks with Lazarex Cancer Foundation's Dana Dornsife and Marya Shegog about increasing access among historically underrepresented communities

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When diversity in clinical trials is personal

How Adrelia's passion for diversity in clinical trials started close to home

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Clinical trials & the power of diversity

Advancing science powered by greater diversity in our clinical research