Infection and inflammation of urine and internal organ
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8 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about UTI prevention

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be uncomfortable, but medication and home remedies can help. Two physicians discuss UTIs and how to manage symptoms.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™

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.

AMA Update for Jan. 17, 2025: Why lifestyle medicine is growing so fast and the benefits of a lifestyle medicine certification
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13 Min Read

Why lifestyle medicine is growing so fast and the benefits of a lifestyle medicine certification

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about lifestyle medicine.

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Public Health
AMA Update
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13 Min Read

Why lifestyle medicine is growing so fast and the benefits of a lifestyle medicine certification [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about lifestyle medicine.

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Public Health
AMA Update Podcast
Woman wearing headphones, listening to podcast
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4 Min Read

What podcasts you should be listening to this year

Physicians of different specialties from AMA Health System Program member organizations share eight podcasts to add to your playlist. 

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series

Respiratory learning CME

Browse CME from the American Thoracic Society designed to improve care for pulmonary diseases, critical illnesses and sleep-related breathing disorders.

Annabelle S. Volgman, MD
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6 Min Read

Looking beyond hormone therapy to help menopausal women

New treatments are expanding options for addressing menopausal symptoms, but more education and research are needed.

Population Care
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5 Min Read

AMA offers 10 health recommendations for new year

With the new year approaching, the AMA is offering 10 recommendations to help make the most impactful, long-lasting improvements to health in 2025 and beyond.

Press Releases
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5 Min Read

10 must-read bioethics articles published in 2024

On topics such as drug shortages and inpatient psychiatric care, a variety of bioethics articles published this year have caught readers’ attention. 

Ethics
Virginia Skiba, MD
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5 Min Read

What it's like to specialize in sleep medicine: Shadowing Dr. Skiba

Virginia Skiba, MD, of Henry Ford Health, started her career in neurology but switched to sleep medicine after about a decade. Find out why.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
An empty bed
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5 Min Read

Use these strategies to manage sleep deprivation in residency

To perform at your best on the night shift, resident physicians should follow the evidence on what works. One tip: Drink your java at the right time. 

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Medical Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency