These JAMA Patient Pages provide plain explanations of conditions that commonly affect seniors, including osteoporosis and macular degeneration.

One wrong step can lead to a twisted ankle. Aly M. Fayed, MD, of University of Iowa Health Care, shares more about these common ankle injuries.

For medical students with research ambitions, consider your need for patient interaction, specialty variation and other key factors.

The number of $10 million-plus medical malpractice jury awards is growing. Learn how some states are starting to combat it.

John Whyte, MD, MPH, details why doctors must shape digital health and AI to ensure that innovations are a win for patients and physicians.

The CPT 2026 code set is here. Find out what the new codes cover and how the code set moves medicine forward. What’s the news: Nearly 300 codes have been added to the Current Procedural Terminology ...

One in five physicians say it is likely they will leave their current practice within two years. Meanwhile, about one in three doctors and other health professionals say they intend to reduce work ...

Patients deserve care led by physicians—the most highly educated, trained and skilled health care professionals. Through research, advocacy and education, the AMA vigorously defends the practice of ...

What’s at stake There is certainly room for improvement in the U.S. health system, but allowing nonphysicians such as nurse practitioners (NPs) or physician assistants to diagnose and treat patients ...

If you were born before 1990 you might remember spending a week home from school with chickenpox. A sibling may have also stayed home with chickenpox at the same time. That’s because a vaccine wasn’t ...

When the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, millions of people find themselves grappling with the “winter blues.” This is known as seasonal affective disorder, which is a form of depression that ...

Recognizing health systems that care for the caregivers Each year, the Joy in Medicine® Health System Recognition Program recognizes organizations from across the country for their dedication to ...