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What doctors want patients to know about sepsis

Sepsis can quickly become life-threatening. Learn the warning signs and symptoms of sepsis, who is at risk and when to seek medical care.

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Prevention & Wellness
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.

Join the Movement
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13 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about high cholesterol

Sorting through the good, the bad and the ugly about high cholesterol can be confusing. Understanding your overall risk, and not just one number, can help.

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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5 Min Read

Know your normal: What to watch for with gynecologic cancers

You know your body best. When something changes, keeping track of it and speaking up can make a difference.

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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10 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about helmet safety

From bicycles to e-bikes and scooters, the right helmet matters. Learn how proper fit can help prevent traumatic brain injuries and other head trauma.

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Prevention & Wellness
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 lifestyle medicine

Lifestyle medicine is based on the concept that several common chronic conditions could be prevented with simple and sustainable behavior adjustments.

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

What doctors want patients to know about atrial fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) causes your heart to beat faster than it should. Learn the signs and risk, how AFib is treated and when to talk to your physician. 

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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Dr. Beachgem: Are your child’s sleep habits normal?

Sleep changes at every age and stage of childhood, and understanding what's normal can help parents know when to seek support.

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

10 female physicians who raise their voices for women’s health

These AMA members are advancing women’s health through patient education, advocacy and better care across the lifespan.

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

What doctors want patients to know about blood cancer

Blood cancer includes types such as leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Several are treatable, though patients should be aware of risks, symptoms and when to seek medical help.

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™