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What Doctors Want Patients to Know™

What doctors want patients to know about lifestyle medicine

Sep 18, 2026 | 10 Min Read
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13 Min Read

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™
Robert Maynard, MD, featured on "Health vs. Hype" AMA podcast
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6 Min Read

7 things patients should know about VO2 max

This episode of the "Health vs. Hype" AMA podcast introduces listeners to what a VO2 max measurement is and why their score could be important to know.

Prevention & Wellness
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13 Min Read

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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4 Min Read

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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2 Min Read

AI chatbots for health: How to use them safely and effectively

Use 5 easy prompts from the AMA to learn, simplify and prepare for care. Learn more.

Digital
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12 Min Read

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™
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10 Min Read

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™
Jason Mitchell, MD, featured on "Health vs. Hype" AMA podcast (episode 3)
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5 Min Read

9 things patients should know about taking creatine

The "Health vs. Hype" AMA podcast explores what creatine is, its association with bodybuilders, and whether it's safe for the general public.

Prevention & Wellness
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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
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