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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of May 5, 2025

In the news: Measles cases hit 1K in U.S., combo COVID and flu shot outperforms current vaccines, experimental drug for uncontrolled BP shows promise and more.

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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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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of April 28, 2025

In the news: Risk factors for dementia have early impact, study pinpoints spike in maternal death rates, whooping cough continues rising in the U.S. and more.

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Rush study finds familiar faces can help lower congregations’ BP

Working with community health workers recruited from Black churches results in average 10% drop in systolic blood pressure. 

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Cardiovascular care CME

Stay up to date on the latest guidelines to help support cardiovascular care with education from the American College of Cardiology.

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For millions with hypertension, home BP cuffs aren’t a good fit

When blood-pressure cuffs are too small, it can lead to higher BP about 40% of the time, which leads to improper treatment. Change is needed. 

Hypertension
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Self-measured blood pressure (SMBP) benefits for patients with Medicaid: Oregon

Access state-specific PDF resources that enable Oregan practitioners to learn, access and prescribe SMBP for Medicaid beneficiaries.

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Ochsner Health’s digital program recognized for BP management

A study found Ochsner Health’s digital hypertension platform has clinical benefits, potential long-term savings and improvements to population health. 

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Atrial fibrillation CME

Learn the latest about the epidemiology, prevention, detection, diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 3, 2025

In the news: Mortality rates among health care workers, EHR working time for physicians, MedPAC’s move toward Medicare pay reform and more.

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AMA Update for March 7, 2025: Menopause and cardiovascular disease and using HRT to treat menopause symptoms (index only)
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Menopause and cardiovascular disease and using HRT to treat menopause symptoms

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the link between menopause and cardiovascular disease.

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