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What doctors wish patients knew about sciatica

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2023 AMA Research Challenge winner Jesse Kirkpatrick and AMA President Jesse M. Ehrenfeld, MD
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Research on bile duct cancer detection earns $10,000 prize

A third-year medical student’s research on the detection of cholangiocarcinoma earned top prize at 2023 AMA Research Challenge. Learn more.

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Succeeding in Medical School
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Why MRI-guided radiation therapy is “a paradigm shift”

Learn how magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)–guided radiation therapy at Baptist Health South Florida can help patients with pancreatic cancer.  

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Health System Spotlight
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Jan. 22, 2024

In the news: Mortality risk for sedentary workers, blood test for Alzheimer’s disease, rising rates of cervical cancer among younger women and more.

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Massive study uncovers how much exercise is needed to live longer

What is the ideal amount of physical activity that can help individuals live longer? Learn more about what the ideal exercise volume per week is.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Jan. 15, 2024

In the news: Flu activity sees dip across the U.S., cancer is incidence on the rise, a daily multivitamin could help slow memory loss and more.

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8 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about Medicare annual wellness visits

Medicare annual wellness visits prioritize prevention. But don’t mistake them for annual physicals. Two physicians set out to clear up confusion.

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Developing an early diagnostic test for bile duct cancer

In this episode, Jesse Kirkpatrick, a 2023 AMA Research Challenge finalist, covers his research in developing an early diagnostic test for a rare cancer.

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Making the Rounds Podcast
AMA Update for Jan. 2, 2024: How the administrative burden of prior authorization puts patients at risk with Fumiko Chino, MD
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How the administrative burden of prior authorization puts patients at risk with Fumiko Chino, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the risks prior authorization has for patients.

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How the administrative burden of prior authorization puts patients at risk with Fumiko Chino, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the risks prior authorization has for patients.

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Prior Authorization
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