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What doctors wish patients knew about Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s disease often begins with a tremor and the biggest risk factor is aging. Isaac Goldszer, MD, of Henry Ford Health, discusses what to know.

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With STIs on rise among older adults, here’s what doctors can do

Don’t be afraid to talk with patients 65 or older about safer sex practices. Vaccination options also can help prevent STIs.

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RSV vaccines: Questions patients may have and how to answer

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season often starts in the fall and peaks in winter. RSV vaccines are available to help reduce risk for severe illness.

Public Health
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What doctors wish patients knew about pneumonia

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs with severity that should not be underestimated. Abdul M. Khan, MD, a pulmonologist at Ochsner Health, shares more.

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Neurological disorders CME

Neurological disorders affect a large percentage of the American public. Learn the latest treatments and methods of diagnoses while earning CME credits at your own pace.

Learn Now on AMA Ed Hub™
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AMA offers 10 health recommendations for new year

With the new year approaching, the AMA is offering 10 recommendations to help make the most impactful, long-lasting improvements to health in 2025 and beyond.

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Hospital at home saves lives and money: CMS report

Innovative Medicare program set to expire at year’s end, but the evidence backs extending it to help patients recover in the comfort of home.

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AMA Update for Nov. 15, 2024: Practicing medicine in your hometown and the challenges facing rural health care with Marshfield Clinic interim CEO
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Helping patients in your hometown and improving rural health care with Marshfield Clinic interim CEO

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the challenges facing rural health care.

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Improve older adults' care

Virtual simulations from the American Geriatrics Society CME on AMA Ed Hub™ provide realistic clinical encounters to improve elderly patient care.

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Helping patients in your hometown and improving rural health care with Marshfield Clinic interim CEO [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the challenges facing rural health care.

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2024 Interim Meeting
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Boost aging patients’ meaningful access to health tech

Telehealth and other tech solutions can promote better health outcomes. They need to be available and usable by all patients, says the AMA.

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