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The 7-step self-measured blood pressure (SMBP) quick guide
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AMA, coalition announce campaign to advocate for heart health with Black women

Together, AMA and coalition launch “Release the Pressure” campaign aimed at supporting Black women to monitor, manage their blood pressure.

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Applying for the FCC Connected Care Pilot program

Review the requirements for the Connected Care Pilot Program.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Feb. 3, 2020

In the news: 2019-nCoV declared a health emergency, red, processed meat tied to higher CVD risk, e-cigarette ban in place, physicians troubled by barriers to care.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Dec. 30, 2019

In the news: HPV vaccines, organic pollutants effect on fetal growth, e-cig flavor ban, veterans’ health and pyrethroids association with cardiovascular risks.

Publications & Newsletters
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JAMA editors name the journal’s best articles of the decade

High blood pressure, septic shock, learning algorithms, and waste in the U.S. health system top the decade’s reading list from JAMA’s editors.

Public Health
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5 changes your patients can make to improve BP control

High blood pressure can lead to more serious health conditions. Here are five changes your patients can make to improve their blood pressure.

Hypertension
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Help patients monitor cholesterol to lower heart disease risk

High cholesterol strongly contributes to heart disease risk. Find out how you can help your patients monitor and lower their cholesterol levels.

Hypertension
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A crisis in cardiovascular health: What to tell your patients

Heart disease is America’s biggest killer, and it's making a deadly comeback. Here's how you can talk to your patients about preventing heart disease.

Hypertension
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What is the physician role in patients’ experience of death? 

Advanced cardiopulmonary technologies can postpone certain death and reshape a physician’s view of what is considered good end-of-life care.   

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