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4 big ways BP measurement goes wrong, and how to tackle them

Inaccurate blood pressure measurement can lead to incorrect hypertension classification. These are the errors that often occur and how to address them.

Hypertension
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1 MIN READ

AMA statement on CDC mortality numbers

Decreased life expectancy provides a sobering reminder that our nation must embrace an evidence-driven, public health approach to confront health care issues.

Press Releases
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AMA offers 10 health recommendations for new year

As the new year approaches, the AMA is offering 10 recommendations to help Americans make the improvements to their health in 2023 and beyond.

Press Releases
Person at a table measuring their blood pressure
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4 MIN READ

It works: E-learning module fills gaps in BP measurement training

Most medical students receive little training in blood pressure measurement, and it shows. An e-learning series aims to fix this. Learn with the AMA.

Hypertension
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3 MIN READ

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Nov. 21, 2022

In the news: HDL levels and cardiovascular health, impact of plant-based diet on T2D risk, elevated flu activity, practical risk scoring for dementia and more.

Publications & Newsletters
Person monitoring blood pressure in home
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4 MIN READ

Thousands of devices measure BP. Know which ones to trust.

Inaccurate BP readings can be dangerous. Learn about a website that lists devices to help patients measure blood pressure accurately at home.

Hypertension
 James L. Madara, MD, at the 2022 Interim Meeting
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4 MIN READ

AMA CEO: Focused plan has produced 10 years of results

A decade-long strategic effort has helped reshape medicine for the 21st century, says AMA Executive Vice President and CEO James L. Madara, MD.

Interim Meeting
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Nov. 7, 2022

In the news: Complications from SARS-COV-2 reinfections, Uptick of sleep problems among U.S. adults, adolescents vaping younger, more intensely and more.

Publications & Newsletters
Geisinger hospital helicopter
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9 MIN READ

Delivering lifesaving heart-attack care no matter where patients live

Three Geisinger hospitals are nation's first to earn Comprehensive Heart Attack Center certification, readying them to care for the sickest patients.

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