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Behavioral health screening opens critical dialogue with patients

Screening can allow physicians to collect additional data, inform decisions on next steps—but it’s just one part of effective behavioral health care.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Dec. 25, 2023

In the news: FDA issue warning on counterfeit Ozempic, contraceptive withdrawal impacts mental health, some carbs help slow weight gain and more.

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Top health tips your psychiatrist wants you to know

Check out this helpful and informative advice from psychiatrists that can help patients improve their mental health and well-being.

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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What doctors wish patients knew about their family health history

Family health history is a big predictor of overall health risk. An Atlantic Health System physician discusses what to know about family health history.

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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AMA offers 10 health recommendations for new year

AMA offers recommendations to help Americans make the most impactful, long-lasting improvements to their health in 2024 and beyond

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AMA Update for Dec. 13, 2023: Rising COVID cases, China pneumonia outbreak and free COVID treatment with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH
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Rising COVID cases, China pneumonia outbreak and free COVID treatment 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 rising COVID-19 cases and free COVID treatment.

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Rising COVID cases, China pneumonia outbreak and free COVID treatment 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 rising COVID-19 cases and free COVID treatment.

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Using biomarkers to predict best treatment for major depressive disorder

In this episode, Jack Gomberg, a 2023 AMA Research Challenge finalist, covers his research on identifying white matter markers for treatment outcomes in major depressive disorder (MDD).

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The nation’s overdose epidemic is growing in complexity

Over 107,000 Americans died of a drug-related overdose last year, but payers have yet to step up to boost access to lifesaving treatment.

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