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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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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 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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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
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What doctors wish patients knew about hepatitis A, B and C

Many people with viral hepatitis may be unaware of it. That is why it is vital for patients to understand the ABCs of hepatitis. Two physicians share more.

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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 donating blood

Only 3% of people donate blood yearly. Navneet Majhail, MD, of the HCA Healthcare Sarah Cannon Cancer Network, explains the impact of blood donation. 

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What doctors wish patients knew about ankle sprains and strains

One wrong step can lead to a twisted ankle. Aly M. Fayed, MD, of University of Iowa Health Care, shares more about these common ankle injuries. 

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What doctors wish patients knew about Wilson disease

Wilson disease is a rare, inherited disorder that commonly damages the liver and brain. Two Ochsner Health physicians share more about Wilson disease.

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What doctors wish patients knew about family immunizations

Vaccines save millions of lives each year. Two infectious diseases physicians discuss the key role they should play for the loved ones in your family.

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What doctors wish patients knew about healthy New Year’s resolutions

This new year, look beyond diet and exercise and add health goals to your resolution list. AMA member physicians share health-related resolutions to add.

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