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What doctors wish patients knew about sleep apnea

Sleep apnea often goes undiagnosed but is highly treatable. Three sleep physicians explain how early recognition can protect long-term health. 

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™

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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 affective disorder

Seasonal affective disorder is more than just the winter blues. It is a form of depression linked to changing seasons. Two psychiatrists share more.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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What doctors wish patients knew about chronic venous insufficiency

From swelling to varicose veins, Charles Leithead, MD, of Ochsner Health, explains why patients should not ignore signs of chronic venous insufficiency.

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Population Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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What doctors wish patients knew about ovarian cancer prevention

What is known about risk factors has not translated into practical ways to prevent most cases of ovarian cancer. Three ob-gyns share what to keep in mind.

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Prevention & Wellness
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.

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What doctors wish patients knew about healthy eating

With so many fad diets, it can be hard for patients to navigate what to eat and what to avoid. Three physicians offer advice on healthful eating.

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

Menopause is often accompanied by discomfort, though symptom severity does vary. Three ob-gyns share how to navigate this transformative period.

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Population Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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9 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about RSV infection

Respiratory syncytial virus hospitalizes over 190,000 people in the U.S. each year. Two physicians discuss preventive steps to take.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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What doctors wish patients knew about getting a good night’s sleep

Sleep’s importance to health rivals exercise or healthful eating. Three AMA member sleep medicine physicians share what patients should understand.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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What doctors wish patients knew about breast-cancer prevention

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women in the United States. Two physicians share how you can reduce your risk. 

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™