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5 MIN READ

Striking CDC data to share with COVID-19 vaccine-hesitant parents

Data on 5–11-year-olds from Omicron’s peak shows vaccination’s protective power. With boosters recommended, learn how one doctor talks with parents.

Public Health
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AMA Marks 175th Anniversary

The AMA has been the physicians’ powerful ally in patient care and an unrivaled force promoting the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.

Press Releases
Patient speaking to physician
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5 MIN READ

Time to step up screening for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes

As knowledge grows about the link between type 2 diabetes and COVID-19, so does the need to help patients prevent this devastating chronic condition.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
Variety of fruits and vegetables
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4 MIN READ

Need another reason to boost fruit, veggie intake? Try COVID-19

A few cups a day is all it takes to follow dietary advice, yet a staggering number of patients don’t. Learn why that matters more than ever.

Public Health
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1 MIN READ

AMA statement on FDA’s proposed ban on menthol cigarettes

The AMA supports the FDA’s action to propose a ban on menthol-flavored cigarettes and remove these harmful products from the market.

Press Releases
Apr 28, 2022 ·
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AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series: Drug overdose epidemic

Watch the latest AMA Advocacy Insights webinar and download slides on the nation’s drug overdose epidemic—helping children and families, patients with pain.

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Events
Advocacy Insights Webinar Series
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5 MIN READ

Access to treatment is key in addressing drug-overdose epidemic

Learn what’s driving inequities in the drug-overdose epidemic and why giving patients proven treatments is more effective than incarceration.

Overdose Epidemic
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4 MIN READ

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of April 18, 2022

In the news: Cardiovascular risk for patients with T2D, impact of latitude on MS severity, access to COVID-19 test-to-treat program and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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10 MIN READ

Provider relief funding reporting, maternal health care & more with Todd Askew

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with Todd Askew about advocacy issues that matter to physicians.

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Federal Advocacy
Moving Medicine Video Update