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4 MIN READ

7 steps women should follow to improve blood pressure control

Learn from AMA member physicians about what women should keep in mind to lower their blood pressure and reduce their risk for heart disease.

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Population Care
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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12 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about carpal tunnel syndrome

There’s confusion among some patients who think any hand pain is carpal tunnel syndrome. But it’s not. Two hand surgeons set the record straight.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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9 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about managing anxiety disorders

Everyone experiences anxiety at some point, but it becomes a medical problem when it seriously interrupts your life. Two psychiatrists share more.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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11 MIN READ

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? Three emergency physicians share what to keep in mind.

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Population Care
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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11 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about social isolation

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

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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3 MIN READ

Top health tips that your ob-gyn wants you to know

Check out this terrific advice from obstetrician-gynecologists that can help empower women to take charge of their health.

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Population Care
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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10 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about prior authorization

AMA Immediate Past President Jack Resneck Jr., MD, explains how the cost-control practice delays care. Patients can help the AMA tackle prior authorization.

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Prior Authorization
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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12 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about bariatric surgery

Metabolic and bariatric surgery can help patients with obesity get healthier. Two AMA member obesity specialists share more.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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4 MIN READ

10 things doctors wish women knew to manage their health

Learn from AMA member physicians about some priorities that women patients should keep in mind. Hint: It’s not all about diet and exercise.

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Population Care
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™