
Putting a spotlight on lifestyle medicine to prevent chronic disease
Mar 7, 2025 · Being active can help prevent chronic diseases such as osteoarthritis or chronic back pain. If surgery is needed to treat a musculoskeletal condition, physical activity can also …
Chronic Diseases - American Medical Association
Oct 23, 2025 · Chronic diseases are long-term health conditions that can have a significant impact on a person's quality of life.
Improving Care for Patients with Prolonged Symptoms and …
Jun 27, 2025 · This toolkit can help physicians and other health care professionals provide better care for patients with prolonged symptoms and concerns about Lyme disease.
Living with chronic pain, lifespan vs healthspan, and updated …
Dec 18, 2024 · The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about chronic pain and updated dietary guidelines.
What doctors wish patients knew about chronic venous insufficiency
Oct 29, 2025 · From swelling to varicose veins, Charles Leithead, MD, of Ochsner Health, explains why patients should not ignore signs of chronic venous insufficiency.
AMA survey spotlights top priorities, challenges in 2026 state …
Jan 9, 2026 · The AMA leverages its strength by removing the obstacles that interfere with patient care, leading the charge to prevent chronic disease and confront public health crises and, …
What doctors wish patients knew about bronchitis
Jul 18, 2025 · Bronchitis inflames airways, causing cough and fatigue. Jonathan Stoever, MD, pulmonologist at Confluence Health, explains its symptoms and care.
What doctors wish patients knew about endometriosis
Dec 6, 2024 · Endometriosis is a chronic and painful condition that remains under-recognized. Katie Peterson, MD, an ob-gyn at Confluence Health, offers insight.
What doctors wish patients knew about sciatica
Nov 15, 2024 · In this installment, Kevin Taliaferro, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon at Henry Ford Health, took time to discuss what patients need to know about sciatica. Henry Ford Health is a …
What doctors wish patients knew about managing COPD
May 9, 2025 · Chronic Diseases What doctors wish patients knew about managing COPD Lung function naturally worsens with age, and COPD exacerbates the problem. Syed Nazeer …