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10 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about sciatica

A sharp, shooting pain that starts in your lower back can be a sign of sciatica. Kevin Taliaferro, MD, of Henry Ford Health, discusses sciatica care.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
Michael Suk, MD, at the 2024 Interim Meeting
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8 MIN READ

Heartbreaking Medicare cuts start to hit home in Congress

Following AMA advocacy, House majority backs stabilizing 2025 payment. Now a big push from physicians in every specialty, and from across the country, is needed.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
UPDATED
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2 MIN READ

Business of the AMA House of Delegates Interim Meeting

Download PDFs and access information submitted for consideration at the AMA House of Delegates Interim Meeting.

Interim Meeting
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4 MIN READ

Myth or fact? Doctors must take lunch in the break room

Many physicians would be happy to save time and eat or snack at their desks. Do food-safety rules in health care permit that?

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Sustainability
Fighting for Physicians
Doctor applies bandage to patient's arm following an immunization
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5 MIN READ

6 reasons patients avoid flu vaccination

Concerns about safety and effectiveness are among the justifications patients offer to avoid getting a flu shot. Here is how physicians can respond.

Public Health
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8 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about ultraprocessed foods

The poor nutrient quality of ultraprocessed foods—high sodium, sugar and saturated fat levels, and low fiber content—is a recipe for poor health.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
AMA Update for Nov. 6, 2024: New ACIP recommendations: COVID vaccine frequency for seniors and RSV vaccine safety concerns
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14 MIN READ

New ACIP recommendations: COVID vaccine frequency for seniors and RSV vaccine safety concerns

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about new ACIP recommendations for COVID, RSV and more.

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Public Health
AMA Update
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5 MIN READ

5 things to do if you aren’t getting enough residency interviews

Have patience, understand the context and work your network. Learn from an expert about other moves to make if your interview count’s on the low side. 

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Preparing for Residency
The Road to Residency
Mailbox filled with envelopes
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5 MIN READ

First step to a saner inbox: Set clear patient expectations

No, the page-long symptoms list with the dreaded “Thoughts?” closer isn’t the best use of the patient portal. Learn how to head off such messages.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians