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10 Min Read

The effects of obstructive sleep apnea on respiration muscle systems

In this episode of Making the Rounds, Srujith Medharamelta, a 2023 AMA Research Challenge finalist, covers his research submission on obesity and muscles of respiration.

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Making the Rounds Podcast
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5 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Nov. 13, 2023

In the news: Life expectancy gap grows, semaglutide reduced CV risk for patients with obesity, unsafe eyedrops removed from Amazon and more. 

Publications & Newsletters
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2 Min Read

AMA urges insurance coverage parity for emerging obesity treatment options

AMA will urge health insurers to provide coverage of available FDA-approved weight-loss drugs, including GLP-1 medications

Press Releases
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12 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about bariatric surgery

Metabolic and bariatric surgery can help patients with obesity get healthier. Two AMA member obesity specialists share more.

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

What doctors want patients to know about anti-obesity medication

Over 40% of Americans have obesity and biological realities make weight loss hard to sustain. Learn more with two obesity medicine physicians.

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

With U.S. obesity rate over 40%, 3 treatment keys for doctors

The AMA recognized obesity as a disease a decade ago, yet the epidemic has worsened. Learn how physicians can address obesity like any other condition.

Chronic Diseases
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8 Min Read

Questions patients may have about weight-loss drugs

The rise in popularity of Wegovy, Ozempic and other anti-obesity medications, has led to more questions among patients with obesity or type 2 diabetes.

Behavioral Health
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4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of June 12, 2023

In the news: “Treatment-resistant depression” tied to medication side effects, obesity’s irreversible impact on brain, youth suicide and homicide rates and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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4 Min Read

For patients with obesity, brain’s pathways tell the tale

With a condition as stigmatized as obesity, physicians must bring an understanding of the brain science behind weight loss and weight gain.

Chronic Diseases