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.
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 prepare that …
Is consent for chronic care management required regularly?
Aug 14, 2025 · Debunking the myth The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) does not require physicians, other clinicians, or health care organizations to obtain patient consent for Chronic …
Living with chronic pain, lifespan vs healthspan, and updated dietary ...
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.
Jan 4, 2016 · Acute vs. Persistent vs. Recurrent vs. Chronic Review the guidelines for how the terms acute, persistent, recurrent, and chronic are defined for various diagnoses. The guidelines define …
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 insomnia
Apr 25, 2025 · Chronic insomnia can lead to increased risk of depression, anxiety, substance abuse and motor vehicle accidents. Over time, this lack of sleep can contribute to health problems such as type …
What doctors wish patients knew about myocarditis
Jun 6, 2025 · Inflammation of the heart sounds scary—and it can be. Lauren Weber, MD, a cardiologist at Confluence Health, discusses what to know about myocarditis.
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 Mahmood, MD, a …
What doctors wish patients knew about asthma
Apr 11, 2025 · Chronic Diseases What doctors wish patients knew about asthma Asthma can be life-threatening if you don’t get treatment. Two physicians, from Bayhealth and Rush University System …