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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™

What doctors wish patients knew about taking naps

Aug 22, 2025 | 10 Min Read
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6 reasons to join the AMA

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

In the news: FDA handling of drug shortage under investigation, congenital syphilis on the rise, childhood vaccine exemptions hit record high and more.

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AMA Update for Nov. 8, 2023: FDA Moderna vaccine update, new sickle cell anemia treatment, plus naloxone & lung cancer screenings
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FDA Moderna vaccine update, new sickle cell anemia treatment, plus naloxone & lung cancer screenings

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest developments in public health.

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FDA Moderna vaccine update, new sickle cell anemia treatment, plus naloxone & lung cancer screenings [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest developments in public health.

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AMA Update Podcast
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Oct. 30, 2023

In the news: HHS information blocking ‘disincentives,’ infant mortality rising, more Americans should get lung cancer screening, fewer teens vaping and more.

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How Henry Ford Health activates patients to spot problems earlier

Systemwide patient data-reporting system tracks cancer outcomes in real time and alerts physicians of urgent health issues.

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Chronic Diseases
Health System Spotlight
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Oct. 9, 2023

In the news: Evidence of “long cold” syndrome found, American Heart Association identifies new condition, stroke deaths projected to rise 50% and more.

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10 physician memoirs that offer inspiring accounts of life in medicine

AMA members outline some of their favorite memoirs that will give medical students and physicians a broader glimpse into life as a doctor. Learn more.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
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Top health tips that your ob-gyn wants you to know

Check out this terrific advice from obstetrician-gynecologists that can help empower women to take charge of their health.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Sept. 4, 2023

In the news: Deadly Vibrio vulnificus infections, 50% of CVD cases linked to modifiable factors, new tool to diagnose autism spectrum disorder and more.

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