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What doctors wish patients knew about skin cancer risk and prevention

Understanding your risk is an important tool in skin cancer prevention. Two dermatologists share more about discerning risk and steps for prevention.

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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What doctors wish patients knew about social media’s toxic impact

From mere FOMO to anxiety and depression, social media platforms can pose harms. Two physicians advise on how to put social media in its place.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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What doctors wish patients knew about COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy

Despite being at higher risk for bad health outcomes, only one-third of pregnant people have been fully vaccinated. Three ob-gyns lay out the facts.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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AMA president urges patients and physicians to reengage

Prevention, chronic disease management and mental health care all dropped off during the pandemic. Now is the time to get them going again.

Infectious Diseases
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8 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about a prediabetes diagnosis

Prediabetes is real, common and reversible, but it can also be confusing to navigate. A family physician takes the time to clear things up.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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12 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about summer skin safety

Too much sun exposure can have damaging effects on skin, but following proper precautions can help. Two physicians offer tips to stay safe in the summer sun.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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6 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about home BP measurement

Nearly half of Americans have high blood pressure. Learn with the AMA about key tips on measuring blood pressure at home.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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6 Min Read

8 coronavirus tips that doctors wish patients would follow

Even as more people get vaccinated against COVID-19, it’s imperative to keep taking these preventive measures to cut risk and help save lives.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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5 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 8, 2021

In the news: CDC issues guidance for people fully vaccinated against COVID-19, USPSTF updates lung cancer screening recommendations, COVID-19 relief package.

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