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What doctors wish patients knew about getting a good night’s sleep

Sleep’s importance to health rivals exercise or healthful eating. Two AMA member sleep medicine physicians share what patients should understand.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
Jun 1, 2022 ·
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Clinical Case Study: Telehealth for Neurology

This virtual session provided participants with an overview of the innovative ways that telehealth is currently being used in emergency medicine.

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What doctors wish patients knew about sleep apnea

Long COVID has been found to worsen underlying conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea. Two physicians explain what to know about sleep apnea.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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6 lifestyle changes doctors wish patients would make

Wash hands, watch distance and wear a mask to protect against SARS-CoV-2—of course. But physicians advise these other key changes to protect health.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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6 things doctors wish patients knew about “coronasomnia”

The pandemic is making it harder for many to get rest, leading to a phenomenon some experts call “coronasomnia.” Here’s what your patients should know.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Doctor’s mnemonic boosts holistic management of type 2 diabetes

When it comes to caring for his patients with type 2 diabetes, Tony Hampton, MD, takes a different route: focusing on the root cause of the disease. Learn more.

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Advice for a med student's must-have—a sound night's sleep

Medical students are not getting enough quality sleep, research says. Here is some expert advice on how to change that.

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Med Student Health
Succeeding in Medical School
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What it's like to be in sleep medicine: Shadowing Dr. Chervin

A clinical sleep specialist has a positive impact on the health, productivity, quality of life and enjoyment of waking hours of patients. One physician involved in patient care, research and education describes his work.

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"Shadow Me" Specialty Series