Team of doctors diagnose giant human blood vessel
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11 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about the deadly risk of stroke

During a stroke, every second counts. That is why it is important to know and recognize symptoms early. Two physicians share more.

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Hypertension
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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5 MIN READ

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Nov. 13, 2023

In the news: Life expectancy gap grows, semaglutide reduced CV risk for patients with obesity, unsafe eyedrops removed from Amazon and more. 

Publications & Newsletters
Smiling patient in conversation with health care worker
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4 MIN READ

Big cities need bold and specific plans to end health inequities

Learn with the AMA why local health departments should develop detailed plans with specific and measurable goals.

Health Equity
Pregnant person sitting on hospital bed
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4 MIN READ

Alarming rise in U.S. maternal mortality signals need for change

Maternal mortality rates remain high across all racial and ethnic groups. More must be done to push positive change on the issue.

Population Care
UPDATED
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4 MIN READ

Improving health outcomes: Hypertension publications

View a collection of AMA publications that highlight the importance of accurate blood pressure (BP) measurement and effective treatment of hypertension.

Hypertension
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29 MIN READ

Why inclusion should be part of every conversation in health care, with John Paul Sánchez, MD, MPH

In this episode of the Moving Medicine podcast, listen to a discussion on why inclusion should be part of every conversation in health care and one physician's journey.

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Health Equity
Moving Medicine Podcast
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2 MIN READ

SCOTUS affirmative action ruling “undermines the health of our nation”

Supreme Court ruling restricts schools from considering race and ethnicity among the multiple factors in admissions policies.

Press Releases
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4 MIN READ

Younger and sicker: Trends presage “tsunami” of heart problems

Data on 13,000 young adults shows rising prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors. Learn why it amounts to a “smoldering public health crisis.”

Hypertension
Smiling mother holding baby
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4 MIN READ

Rise to Health Coalition drives health equity efforts with common vision

A new collaboration in health care—the Rise to Health Coalition—offers health systems our best chance yet to achieve equitable, inclusive patient care.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints