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What doctors wish patients knew about Tommy John surgery

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What doctors wish patients knew about kidney disease prevention

Kidney disease can be prevented, and even reversed in its early stages. An endocrinologist shares necessary steps to take to protect your kidneys.

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Obesity, weight loss treatments, set point theory & more with Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about redefining obesity as a brain disease rather than a consequence of poor health choices.

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Obesity, weight loss treatments, set point theory & more with Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about redefining obesity as a brain disease rather than a consequence of poor health choices.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Feb. 13, 2023

In the news: children missing out on vital nutrition, early indicators of CVD and cognitive ability, COVID-19’s link to diabetes, FDA drug approvals and more.

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Diet patterns that can boost longevity, cut chronic disease

Following any of these healthy eating patterns can cut the risk of early death by 20%, says a study of nearly 120,000 people over three decades.

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

In the news: USPSTF recommendations on BP screening for pregnant patients, vitamin D may help prevent T2D, new school nutrition standards and more.

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What doctors wish patients knew about heart-disease prevention

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in the U.S. But it doesn’t have to be. That’s why knowing the steps for preventing heart disease is key.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Jan. 30, 2023

In the news: FDA food safety shakeup, COVID PHE to end in May, policy drafted to ease blood donation restrictions for gay and bisexual men and more.

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Q&A: How this cardiologist raced 13.1 miles—and saved 2 lives

Steven Lome, DO, didn’t think his skills as a cardiologist would be used running a half marathon, but they were when two racers had heart attacks.

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