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What doctors wish patients knew about cystic fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis treatments are improving patients’ quality of life. Three physicians from University of Iowa Health Care share more about cystic fibrosis.

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Population Health
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. 

Learn on AMA Ed Hub™
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What doctors wish patients knew about social isolation

Social isolation is a growing epidemic that can dangerously affect mental and physical health. Five physicians share how to combat social isolation. 

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Behavioral Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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What doctors wish patients knew about food allergies

Milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, wheat, soy and sesame are the “Big Nine” food allergies. Two allergists share more about food allergies.

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

One organ donor can save up to eight lives. Veronica Loy, DO, a transplant hepatologist at Rush University System for Health, discusses organ donation.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™

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.

Join the Movement
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13 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about stress management

Whether it is using a stress ball or practicing yoga, stress relief is key. Brian Chaney, MD, of Baptist Health, offers tips for relief from stress.

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Behavioral Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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14 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about which cold medicines work

Do cold medicines even work? What about other remedies? It depends. Two physicians clarify which cold medicines work and how to find relief.

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Population Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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15 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about the shingles virus

If you’ve ever had chickenpox, then the virus that causes shingles is present in your body and can resurface at some point in the future. Find out more.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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10 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about essential tremor

Essential tremor is often mistaken for Parkinson’s disease, but management is distinctly different. Efstathios Kondylis, MD, of Henry Ford Health, shares more.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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What doctors wish patients knew about polio

There is no cure for polio, but it can be prevented. Danielle Grant, MD, of Texas Children’s Pediatrics, shares more about polio vaccination.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™