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 …
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.
Improving Care for Patients with Prolonged Symptoms and Concerns …
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.
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.
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.
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 …
Controlling chronic disease corrals costs and improves outcomes
Sep 29, 2023 · If one were to design a health care program that improves patient outcomes, saves money and has high satisfaction ratings from both patients and physicians, it would probably look 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 Mahmood, MD, a …
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.