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What doctors wish patients knew about Tommy John surgery

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Barbara L. McAneny, MD
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Oncology practice network meets patient needs—and saves money too

The National Cancer Care Alliance helps oncologists collaborate on practices that serve patients best, says founder and chair Barbara L. McAneny, MD.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 28, 2023

In the news: Link between gut and Parkinson’s, effectiveness of cancer screenings, OTC Narcan soon to be in stores fake pills getting deadlier and more.

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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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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 14, 2023

In the news: Dementia’s link to air pollution, cancer on the rise among younger Americans, new COVID-19, RSV vaccines rolling out and more.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 7, 2023

In the news: Mental illness on the rise globally, COVID EG.5 variant, sugary beverage linked to liver problems, fewer Americans have long COVID and more.

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What doctors wish patients knew about precision medicine

As precision medicine continues to revolutionize health care, patients must be equipped with the knowledge to navigate this exciting frontier.

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Aspartame, OTC birth control pill, MMR & COVID vaccines with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about over-the-counter birth control pill, MMR and COVID-19 vaccines, and more.

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Public Health
AMA Update
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Aspartame, OTC birth control pill, MMR & COVID vaccines with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about over-the-counter birth control pill, MMR and COVID-19 vaccines, and more.

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What doctors wish patients knew about menopause

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

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