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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of April 15, 2024

In the news: Few Americans get 8 hours of sleep a night, health care top target for cyberattacks, 340B program dispute resolution and more.

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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.

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What doctors wish patients knew about snoring

About 25% to 50% of adults snore regularly. But it can be more than just a nuisance for your bed partner. A sleep medicine physician shares more.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Sleep doctors’ orders: Use standard time 365 days a year

It’s time again for clocks to “spring forward” to daylight saving time. Learn why physicians are saying that tradition should stop.

Public Health
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Patients can take these steps to lower their high blood pressure

Hypertension can be a silent killer. Learn what doctors wish patients knew about which changes to make to lower BP and why they matter.

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™

Respiratory learning

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

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Jan. 1, 2024

In the news: Salting food tied to CKD risk, sleep disruptions linked to later life cognitive decline, Eli Lilly launches home delivery services and more.

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10 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about the impact of caffeine

Caffeine can be part of a healthy diet for most people, but too much may pose a danger to your health. Three physicians share what to keep in mind.

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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AMA offers 10 health recommendations for new year

AMA offers recommendations to help Americans make the most impactful, long-lasting improvements to their health in 2024 and beyond

Press Releases
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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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11 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about managing psoriasis

Scaly, dry or itchy skin can be signs of psoriasis, and effective treatments probably won’t come over the counter. Two dermatologists share more.

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™