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What doctors wish patients knew about injectable peptides

Growing interest in injecting peptides is fueling questions about safety and risks. Patients should look past the hype and talk with a physician first. 

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™

Improve key communication skills

Professionalism and Communication Education from Drexel University offers CME modules for health care professionals, developed by leading educators. 

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What doctors wish patients knew about seasonal allergies

Seasonal allergies shift with spring blooms, summer grasses and fall weeds. Khurram Naqvi, MD, of Northwest Permanente, shares how to manage symptoms.

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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What doctors wish patients knew about cervical cancer prevention

Cervical cancer kills more than 4,000 Americans each year, but these deaths can be prevented. Getting vaccinated against HPV and screened can be a lifesaver.

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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What doctors wish patients knew about appendicitis

There’s a pain in your abdomen. Is it something as simple as gas or is it appendicitis? Four physicians share what to keep in mind about appendicitis.

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Help Move Medicine

Medicine doesn’t stand still, and neither do we. AMA members don’t just keep up with medicine—they shape its future.

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What doctors wish patients knew about managing food allergies

Once a food allergy is diagnosed, learning how to avoid triggers, recognize warning signs and when to seek medical care are key. Two physicians share more.

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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10 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about iron deficiency

One in three women under 50 is iron deficient, affecting about 10 million people in the U.S. Two physicians discuss iron deficiency and how to address it. 

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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What doctors wish patients knew about rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is a debilitating disease characterized by painful inflammation and joint deformities. Two rheumatologists share more about RA. 

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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What doctors wish patients knew about the deadly risk of stroke

During a stroke, every second counts. That is why it is important to know and recognize symptoms of a stroke early. Two physicians share more.

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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What doctors wish patients knew about bronchitis

Bronchitis inflames airways, causing cough and fatigue. Jonathan Stoever, MD, a pulmonologist at Confluence Health, explains bronchitis symptoms and care.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™