Chronic Diseases - American Medical Association
WEB3 days ago · Chronic diseases are long-term health conditions that can have a significant impact on a person's quality of life. Some of the most common chronic diseases include diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Chronic pain is also a prevalent issue, a common chronic disease affecting millions of people worldwide, and can be caused by a variety …
What doctors wish patients knew about kidney disease prevention
WEBMar 3, 2023 · Yet while more than one in seven adults—or 37 million people—in the country have chronic kidney disease, most go undiagnosed. On top of that, diabetes and high blood pressure are the leading causes of kidney failure, accounting for three in four new cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention .
Rethinking how physicians learn to prevent, manage chronic disease
WEBJul 27, 2016 · The most common chronic conditions are diabetes, mental and behavioral disorders, heart disease and cancer. Many of the risk factors for developing these conditions reflect the modern lifestyle—dietary risks, smoking, high body mass index, physical inactivity, alcohol use, high blood pressure and high fasting plasma glucose.
What doctors wish patients knew about managing psoriasis
WEBNov 10, 2023 · “Psoriasis is a very common chronic inflammatory disease that predominantly affects the skin, but it can affect other organ systems as well,” Dr. Fernandez said, noting “it affects about 2% to 3% of the world’s population.” “The most common manifestation of psoriasis is a rash that patients will have,” he said.
4 ways to help patients with chronic disease make dietary changes
WEBJul 9, 2020 · Diets high in saturated fats, sugars and refined carbohydrates have contributed to the current prevalence of obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The connection between diet and these conditions takes on special significance in this time of COVID-19—it has served as a reminder to ...
7 steps patients should follow to reduce, manage chronic disease
WEBOct 1, 2019 · Preventing and managing chronic disease often requires patients to make healthy lifestyle changes and adjustments to their daily routines. While some might feel overwhelmed by the thought of altering an already busy schedule, it is important to note that lifestyle changes don’t have to be major or ...
How these health systems are transforming chronic disease care
WEBFeb 22, 2024 · Physicians and health systems across the country continue to face the growing challenge of preventing and managing chronic diseases. This intensifies the need to create innovative approaches to care. With conditions such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and hypertension on the rise, health systems and the physicians who deliver …
Lyme disease misinformation has physicians searching for guidance
WEBJan 12, 2023 · Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in the U.S., with an estimated 476,000 people diagnosed and treated each year. The number of people who experience persistent symptoms after Lyme disease is unknown but even a small fraction could result in large numbers of patients.
Chronic disease prevention and management in medical education
WEBJan 11, 2023 · Chronic disease is a leading cause of death and disability in the United States. With an increase in the demand for health care and rising costs related to chronic care, it’s important for physicians to receive comprehensive training to address chronic disease at various stages of illness in a collaborative and cost-effective manner.
How to prioritize chronic disease prevention with Latinx patients
WEBSep 23, 2020 · In the U.S., the Latinx population is disproportionately affected by chronic diseases compared with other ethnic, racial or socioeconomic groups. Making matters worse, the Latinx community has been one of the hardest hit by COVID-19. This signals a growing need for physicians to find ways to prioritize chronic disease prevention in Latinx ...