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5 Min Read

Understanding when HRT makes sense in menopause

Melissa Joy Tracy, MD, of Rush University Medical Center, explains why hormone-replacement therapy (HRT) might be right for some women.

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Advancing public health

The AMA leads the charge on public health. Our members are the frontline of patient care, expanding access to care for underserved patients and developing key prevention strategies.

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13 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about asthma

Asthma can be life-threatening if you don’t get treatment. Two physicians, from Bayhealth and Rush University System for Health, share more.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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9 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about managing anxiety disorders

Everyone experiences anxiety at some point, but it becomes a medical problem when it seriously interrupts your life. Two psychiatrists share more.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
AMA Update for March 7, 2025: Menopause and cardiovascular disease and using HRT to treat menopause symptoms (index only)
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14 Min Read

Menopause and cardiovascular disease and using HRT to treat menopause symptoms

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the link between menopause and cardiovascular disease.

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Hypertension
AMA Update

Evaluate Musculoskeletal Pain CME

Learn to evaluate, treat and manage musculoskeletal pain for patients young and old while earning CME credits.

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14 Min Read

Menopause and cardiovascular disease and using HRT to treat menopause symptoms [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the link between menopause and cardiovascular disease.

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Hypertension
AMA Update Podcast
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11 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about prostate cancer

When found early, prostate cancer is a curable disease, but men’s risk of prostate cancer varies. Two physicians share what to keep in mind.  

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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5 Min Read

Putting a spotlight on lifestyle medicine to prevent chronic disease

Dr. Michael Suk, an orthopaedic surgeon, is one of a growing number of physicians finding value in lifestyle medicine. The first pillar: Get off the couch.

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Atrial fibrillation CME

Learn the latest about the epidemiology, prevention, detection, diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation.

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11 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. Anjali Patel, DO, a cognitive neurologist at Atlantic Health System, shares more. 

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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10 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s disease often begins with a tremor and the biggest risk factor is aging. Isaac Goldszer, MD, of Henry Ford Health, discusses what to know.

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Population Care
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™