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What doctors wish patients knew about bacterial meningitis

Bacterial meningitis is not common, but it is a medical emergency. Jeffrey Silvers, MD, an infectious diseases physician at Sutter Health, shares more.

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Annabelle S. Volgman, MD
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6 MIN READ

Looking beyond hormone therapy to help menopausal women

New treatments are expanding options for addressing menopausal symptoms, but more education and research are needed.

Population Care
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5 MIN READ

10 must-read bioethics articles published in 2024

On topics such as drug shortages and inpatient psychiatric care, a variety of bioethics articles published this year have caught readers’ attention. 

Ethics
AMA Update for Nov. 6, 2024: New ACIP recommendations: COVID vaccine frequency for seniors and RSV vaccine safety concerns
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14 MIN READ

New ACIP recommendations: COVID vaccine frequency for seniors and RSV vaccine safety concerns

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about new ACIP recommendations for COVID, RSV and more.

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AMA Update
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14 MIN READ

New ACIP recommendations: COVID vaccine frequency for seniors and RSV vaccine safety concerns [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about new ACIP recommendations for COVID, RSV and more.

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AMA Update Podcast
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AMA advocacy to improve maternal health

The AMA is committed to tackling the issues surrounding maternal mortality and morbidity. Download the PDFs and learn more about ongoing efforts on improving maternal health.

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Women in Medicine Month education

Highlights from previous Women in Medicine Months, including videos and webinars.

Women Physicians
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Menthol cigarette smokers join lawsuit asking for ban to finally begin

The AMA and other organizations amended complaint to include people directly affected by menthol flavoring. Learn who joined the lawsuit and why.

Public Health
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Henry Ford Health project helps Black men lower blood pressure

The Detroit-based health system's 15-minute express approach to BP care helps Black men get their hypertension under control.

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