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What doctors want patients to know about lupus

Lupus is a complex autoimmune disease with varied symptoms. Early diagnosis and ongoing care can help patients manage flares and protect long-term health.

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Population Health
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™

Help Move Medicine

Medicine doesn’t stand still, and neither do we. AMA members don’t just keep up with medicine—they shape its future.

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What doctors want patients to know about pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is a challenging form of cancer. It is notoriously difficult to detect early and often requires treatment across physician specialties. 

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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5 prompts to help patients get the most out of AI chatbots

AI tools cannot replace your doctor, but they can help patients learn, compare and prepare for care. Dive deeper with the AMA.

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Digital
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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What doctors want patients to know about ALS

There is no cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)—aka Lou Gehrig’s disease. But recent advances offer some hope. Learn more.

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Population Health
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™

Improve key communication skills

Professionalism and Communication Education from Drexel University offers CME modules for health care professionals, developed by leading educators. 

Learn on AMA Ed Hub™
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What doctors want patients to know about concussions

Concussions shouldn't be brushed off as just a bump on the head. Recognizing signs early and knowing when to seek care can help with concussion recovery.

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Injury & Violence
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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What doctors want patients to know about motion sickness

From car rides to roller coasters, motion sickness can strike fast. Knowing the common triggers and symptoms of motion sickness are key to prevention.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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11 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about swimmer’s ear

Don’t let your summer fun be derailed by painful swimmer’s ear, aka otitis externa. Three pediatricians dive deeper on what to know about swimmer’s ear.

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Population Health
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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15 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about Lyme disease

An early sign of Lyme disease is a bullseye rash from a tick bite. But symptoms can worsen if left untreated. Three infectious diseases physicians share more.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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7 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about injectable peptides

Growing interest in injecting peptides is fueling questions about safety and risks. Patients should look past the hype and talk with a physician first. 

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™