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As opioid use disorders increase, physicians offer solutions

As the opioid epidemic remains a devastating issue for patients and their families, a study published Tuesday in JAMA highlights the need to enhance access to treatment to curb the rising toll opioid use disorders are taking on the country.

Behavioral Health
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2 Min Read

New journal JAMA Cardiology to debut in 2016

As cardiovascular disease remains the No. 1 cause of death and disability worldwide, a new medical journal will premiere early next year to serve the global cardiology community. JAMA Cardiology will premiere as the 12th journal in the JAMA Network.

Chronic Diseases
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4 Min Read

Top 9 takeaways from heart health tweet chat

How can physicians partner with their patients to ensure a healthy heart environment? The AMA hosted a vibrant tweet chat on World Heart Day when primary care physician Michael Rakotz, MD, sat down with leading cardiologist Clyde Yancy, MD.

Chronic Diseases
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4 Min Read

New data: Diabetes, prediabetes affect 1 in 2 adults—but there's hope

A study reveals that roughly one-half of the U.S. adult population has either diabetes or prediabetes, the precursor of type 2 diabetes. The study also highlights an upward trend in the prevalence of diabetes. Here’s a breakdown of what the numbers look like.

Chronic Diseases
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2 Min Read

3 of 4 adults have hearts older than their age: How to talk about heart “age”

CDC researchers determined that the average heart age for men is 8 years older than their actual age, and the average heart age for women is 5 years older. Heart age is highest among African Americans. Patients can calculate their heart age online. Here are resources to help you talk with patients about heart health

Prevention & Wellness
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5 Min Read

5 ways to boost diversity in the medical community

How can physicians and educators band together to help increase diversity in the medical community? A recent report from Academic Medicine outlines key diversity solutions.

Medical School Diversity
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2 Min Read

Physicians discuss racial bias and health in JAMA Viewpoint

A Viewpoint in JAMA, titled “Racial bias in health care and health: Challenges and opportunities,” discusses the potential contribution of societal racial bias to disparities in health care and health status. The physician authors look at what can be done to approach these interconnected issues.

Health Equity
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5 Min Read

Where to publish: Top journals for physicians in training

Getting published as a physician in training can build your CV and reputation. Here’s a list of top journals that accept submissions from trainees. Knowing where to submit your research is half the battle of breaking into medical publishing.

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Research in Residency
Thriving in Residency
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How one program achieved resident wellness, work-life balance

Maintaining wellness during training as a medical resident can seem like a challenge. A Stanford program uses several unique activities to boost work-life balance. See how feeling your way through a maze while blindfolded improves the health and happiness of surgical residents.

Resident Wellness