Sara Berg

1 month ago | ama-assn.org | Sara Berg

It may start with a sniffle or a mild cough—like a typical seasonal bug making the rounds. But then the coughing deepens and the telltale sound of a “whoop” begins, causing relentless, gasping fits that leave patients gasping for air. This is pertussis, or whooping cough, and it is more than just a nuisance as it can be deadly, especially for newborns. Pertussis is a common disease in the U.S. with peaks in reported cases of whooping cough every few years.

1 month ago | ama-assn.org | Sara Berg

As high achievers, physicians have been monitoring their performance for as long as they can remember. And if you give physicians a metric, they are likely to pay close attention and feel responsible for it. But too often in the contemporary health care landscape, piling metric upon metric becomes the default solution for driving performance in health systems.

1 month ago | ama-assn.org | Sara Berg

Every beat of the human heart carries life, rhythm and stability. But what happens when that rhythm falters? Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a condition that disrupts this delicate balance, leaving millions of adults in the U.S. at risk for complications such as stroke and heart failure. Despite its growing prevalence, AFib remains underdiagnosed and misunderstood, often lurking silently before making its presence known.

2 months ago | ama-assn.org | Sara Berg

Cancer is a word that can stop us in our tracks, stirring up a whirlwind of emotions. But in the fight against cancer, knowledge is more than power—it is a lifeline. Every year, cancer kills over 600,000 in the U.S., and about 2 million are diagnosed with cancer, but the growing arsenal of tools for prevention and early detection offers hope and a path forward. The challenge lies in understanding when, how and why to take action.

2 months ago | ama-assn.org | Sara Berg

Reducing physician burnout involves many strategies, but the most common solution has been to adopt new technology that improves efficiency and eases doctors’ administrative burdens. Examples include the use of ambient AI tech that can save doctors up to an hour a day. Yet even as physicians have quickly gained greater access to technology that saves time and effort, burnout rates have not dropped as quickly as hoped, according to R.