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What doctors wish patients knew about Tommy John surgery

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 20, 2023

In the news: Alarming spread of deadly and drug-resistant Candida auris fungus, growing drug shortages, autism spectrum disorder on the rise and more.

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What doctors wish patients knew about improving gut health

A healthy gut is critical. A gastroenterologist offers some handy advice on what to consume, what to avoid, and when to see your doctor.

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The life and death reality for cancer patients facing insurance denials with Debra Patt, MD, PhD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about prior authorization and how it affects cancer patients.

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The life and death reality for cancer patients facing insurance denials with Debra Patt, MD, PhD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about prior authorization and how it affects cancer patients.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 6, 2023

In the news: Fatal opioid poisonings in children, lingering gastrointestinal problems after COVID infection, treatment for statin-intolerant patients and more.

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What doctors wish patients knew about falling U.S. life expectancy

The last time the U.S. experienced a two-year decline in life expectancy was during World War II. Three physicians share more about life expectancy.

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Q&A: How swift communication of mammography results eases anxiety

Some patients wait 30 days for routine mammography results. This Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group physician’s team cut the wait to under an hour.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Feb. 27, 2023

In the news: Overweight, obesity rates could double by 2035, sugar substitute may raise risk for stroke and heart attack, OTC at-home COVID/flu test and more.

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Leana Wen, MD, MSc, on her top public health priorities for 2023

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the top public health priorities from CNN medical analyst Leana Wen, MD, MSc.

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