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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™

Advancing public health

The AMA leads the charge on public health. Our members are the frontline of patient care, expanding access to care for underserved patients and developing key prevention strategies.

AMA Update for March 7, 2025: Menopause and cardiovascular disease and using HRT to treat menopause symptoms (index only)
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Menopause and cardiovascular disease and using HRT to treat menopause symptoms

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the link between menopause and cardiovascular disease.

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Hypertension
AMA Update
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14 Min Read

Menopause and cardiovascular disease and using HRT to treat menopause symptoms [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the link between menopause and cardiovascular disease.

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Hypertension
AMA Update Podcast
Two male figures with doctor, surrounded by symbols representing prostate cancer
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What doctors wish patients knew about prostate cancer

When found early, prostate cancer is a curable disease, but men’s risk of prostate cancer varies. Two physicians share what to keep in mind.  

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™

Atrial fibrillation CME

Learn the latest about the epidemiology, prevention, detection, diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation.

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Putting a spotlight on lifestyle medicine to prevent chronic disease

Dr. Michael Suk, an orthopaedic surgeon, is one of a growing number of physicians finding value in lifestyle medicine. The first pillar: Get off the couch.

Public Health
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What doctors wish patients knew about Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. Anjali Patel, DO, a cognitive neurologist at Atlantic Health System, shares more. 

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
Two figures stand next to a human brain alongside health care icons
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10 Min Read

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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Population Care
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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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.

Press Releases
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9 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about peripheral artery disease

Also known as peripheral vascular disease, this condition causes leg pain, cramping and numbness. Charles Leithead, MD, of Ochsner Health shares more.

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Hypertension
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™