Missouri State Medical Association - MSMA

08/24/2026

"MSMA represents the voice of physicians at the Missouri State Capitol. Join MSMA and help us fight for physician-led care in Missouri!"

Dr. Rachel Kyllo, Dermatologist
Arnold, Missouri

Join SMA today and save big with our 2026 summer special! For just $150 you'll receive member benefits through the end of 2027.

Sign up now at https://www.msma.org/join-renew

08/24/2026

: Your challenge this week is to help MSMA grow by one.

If every member invited just one colleague to join, imagine how much stronger our advocacy could become.

Take two minutes today and share the Summer Special with someone you know.

https://msma.org/Membership

08/23/2026

The way that physicians communicate matters for driving quality health care outcomes. How do you know if what you are intending to communicate with a patient is actually being understood?

Read more in this study "Reassurance through normalization inadvertently suppresses treatment": https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-026-02542-0

Across 14 studies, the authors show that when clinical providers offer reassurance through normalization, this can have paradoxical effects on patients, reducing their inclination to pursue treatment.

08/23/2026

⏰ There's still time! Save over 60% with MSMA’s 2026 summer special available through the end of August.

Join for just $150 and receive full membership benefits through the end of 2027.

Sign up here: https://msma.org/member-application

https://msma.org/member-application

08/22/2026

From the recent edition of MoMed: Robotics in Cerebrovascular Disease: The Final Frontier

"Cerebrovascular disease remains a leading cause of global mortality. While endovascular therapies like mechanical thrombectomy and aneurysm coiling have revolutionized management, manual techniques are limited by operator fatigue, tremor, and occupational radiation exposure. This review examines the current state of robotics in neuroendovascular surgery."

Read more from Ibrahim A. Bhatti, MD, Hunter Brooks, MS, Fareed Jumah, MD, Balint Otvos, MD, Camilo Gomez, MD, Adnan I. Qureshi, MD & Farhan Siddiq, MD: https://digitaleditions.walsworth.com/publication/?i=865782&p=50&view=issueViewer

08/21/2026

Vaccines are a vital part of preventive care, helping protect patients of every age from serious and potentially preventable diseases. Keeping immunizations current supports healthier individuals, families, and communities.

For Missouri clinicians and medical practices, this DHSS resource offers helpful immunization information and tools:
https://health.mo.gov/prevention/wellness-prevention/immunizations/resources-healthcare-professionals

This National Immunization Awareness Month, talk with your health care provider about which vaccines are recommended for you and your family.

08/21/2026

Sitting for hours each day can pose health challenges over time. Here are a few easy exercises you can do to loosen your hips: https://www.ama-assn.org/public-health/prevention-wellness/your-hips-dont-lie-you-need-these-3-stretches

If you experience any pain while trying these exercises, contact your doctor to see if you may need additional evaluation and support!

08/21/2026

Your care is at the core of all that Missouri physicians do. All of the training, all of the knowledge and skills that they develop, is to make sure they they can give you the best care at the top of their abilities.

You can trust your doctors in Missouri to give you the specialized support that you need.

08/21/2026

Building your medical career takes more than classes—it takes community, leadership, and advocacy.

Join MSMA for FREE and start creating impact across Missouri before residency.

Start here: MSMAadvocacy.org

08/19/2026

From the recent edition of MoMed: Old Age Will Be Different in the Robotic Age

"For most families, outsourcing eldercare is prohibitively expensive—upward of $75,000 a year for a home health aide and well over $100,000 for a nursing home. Only when assets run down will Medicaid start footing the bill, though many wrongly assume Medicare will help. Nearly a third of Americans 65 and older live alone. I believe that robots will assume the care of many of them."

Read more from Lydia S. Dugdale, MD: https://digitaleditions.walsworth.com/publication/?i=865782&p=48&view=issueViewer