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3 reasons a primary care physician is your healthcare quarterback

Consider a primary care physician your MVP. By helping with preventive care, wellness concerns and chronic conditions, these doctors can call the right plays — and bring in a wider healthcare team if necessary.

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Clearing the air: 8 lung cancer myths, debunked

UChicago Medicine thoracic surgeon Jessica Donington, MD, clears up several common misconceptions about lung cancer, including issues tied to smoking, screening and surgery.

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Navigating weight loss: When to consider bariatric surgery after GLP-1 therapy

UChicago Medicine bariatric surgeon Vanessa Buie, MD, MBA, explains the benefits of surgery as a long-term alternative to taking GLP-1 medications. Read more about surgical options, which are now offered at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, and how a team approach guides the journey.

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Studies suggest ambient AI saves time, reduces burnout and fosters patient connection

UChicago experts contributed to two new studies that suggest using ambient AI for clinical notetaking can cut down on documentation time and help physicians be more mentally healthy and present with patients.