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What doctors wish patients knew about Parkinson’s disease

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Jan. 6, 2025

In the news: Surgeon General recommendation on warning labels on alcohol, first bird flu death in U.S., high drug overdose death rate and more.

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Bird flu 2025, first H5N1 death, norovirus outbreak, and links between drinking alcohol and cancer [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about bird flu in 2025, norovirus and more.

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AMA Update for Jan. 8, 2025: Bird flu 2025, first H5N1 death, norovirus outbreak, and links between drinking alcohol and cancer
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Bird flu 2025, first H5N1 death, norovirus outbreak, and links between drinking alcohol and cancer

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about bird flu in 2025, norovirus and more.

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AMA applauds Surgeon General Advisory on alcohol, cancer-causing risk

The AMA applauds the Surgeon General’s work to make completely clear the link between alcohol consumption and increased cancer risk.

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Looking beyond hormone therapy to help menopausal women

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

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Inside the final 2025 Medicare physician payment schedule

Congress failed to stop a fifth consecutive Medicare pay cut, but on telehealth, equity and more, CMS heeds physicians’ advice.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Dec. 9, 2024

In the news: Life expectancy in U.S., EPA ban on carcinogens in everyday items, flu vaccinations among kids, USPSTF on cervical cancer screening and more.

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Inequitable rural health trends are alarming—and unacceptable

AMA commits to improving the health of rural patients by easing doctor shortages and taking action against negative cancer and pediatric care trends.

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What doctors wish patients knew about endometriosis

Endometriosis is a chronic and painful condition that remains under-recognized. Katie Peterson, MD, an ob-gyn at Confluence Health, offers insight.

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