An early sign of Lyme disease is a bullseye-type rash. But symptoms can worsen if left untreated. Three infectious diseases physicians share more. As the weather warms up and more people head outdoors ...

While some patients prefer to get test results immediately through a patient portal, others prefer to hear the news from a trusted physician who can put the results in context and explain next steps ...

Behemoth health insurers claim this time-wasting practice improves care and saves everyone money. Look beyond the myths and find out the facts. Knowing the truth is important because prior ...

When you aim to have your poster presentation showcased, submitting an abstract is the first step. In a way, it is your research’s first impression. The AMA Research Challenge is the largest national, ...

During International Medical Graduate (IMG) Physicians Recognition Week, Oct. 21-25, AMA honors and celebrates IMG physicians who are a vital component of the physician workforce and the AMA. IMG ...

Physicians, like professionals in all fields, should be encouraged to seek care for our mental health and well-being without fear of losing their jobs. We know that healthier physicians are safer, ...

The use of augmented intelligence (AI)—also called artificial intelligence—and cutting-edge technologies are paving the way for a more efficient health care system. These innovations are easing ...

Researchers at Ochsner Health have developed a tool that can help guide treatment choices after a patient’s carotid stroke. “Our goal is to precisely identify which patients presenting with a ...

AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians, residents, medical students and patients. From private practice and health system leaders to scientists and public ...

Black women are 2.3 times as likely and Hispanic women 1.4 times more likely to die of diabetes as non-Hispanic white women, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of ...

At Marshfield Clinic Health System, physicians struggling with burnout have a great place to turn for peer support, mentorship and coaching. Pressure, long hours and emotional exhaustion are ...

AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians, residents, medical students and patients. From private practice and health system leaders to scientists and public ...