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The 7-step self-measured blood pressure (SMBP) quick guide
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U.S. Surgeon General talks about the need to keep hypertension under control

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing how COVID-19 increases the need to keep hypertension under control.

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Hypertension
AMA Update
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3 MIN READ

Health care organizations continue to make hypertension a priority

The AHA and AMA recognize more than 1,000 organizations for efforts to reduce number of patients with uncontrolled blood pressure.

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Flu vaccination: 6 tips to win over the undecideds

Amid a potential twindemic, physicians’ words on influenza immunization carry more weight than usual. This advice will help you persuade the fence-sitters.

Population Care
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4 MIN READ

Streamlined approach helps physicians keep up with obesity education

With educational conferences cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19, discover these new resources to help you remain current on obesity medicine.

Public Health
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4 MIN READ

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of July 20, 2020

In the news: Black children three times more likely to die following surgery, number of people infected with coronavirus may be much higher than reported and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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4 MIN READ

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of July 13, 2020

In the news: Coronavirus testing sites struggling to provide results quickly, more than half of patients with COVID-19 have heart damage, CDC calls for all Americans to wear face masks and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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5 MIN READ

4 ways to help patients with chronic disease make dietary changes

Many of the comorbid conditions associated with COVID-19 and its complications are diet related. This is how physicians can help.

Public Health
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4 MIN READ

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds: Week of June 1, 2020

Read AMA Morning Rounds®️’ most popular stories in medicine and public health from the week of June 1, 2020 – June 5, 2020.

Publications & Newsletters
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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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