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.
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.
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.
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 …
CPT® Evaluation and Management (E/M) revisions FAQs
Sep 15, 2025 · A. The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) E/M MDM table identifies "one or more chronic illnesses with severe exacerbation, progression or side effects of treatment" as qualifying for …
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 …
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 …
Is consent for chronic care management required regularly?
Aug 14, 2025 · Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about consent for chronic care management.
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 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.