Person having blood pressure measured
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4 MIN READ

For accurate BP measurement, one cuff size does not fit all

A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that using the wrong size of BP cuff results in “strikingly inaccurate” measurements. Learn more.

Hypertension
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5 MIN READ

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Nov. 13, 2023

In the news: Life expectancy gap grows, semaglutide reduced CV risk for patients with obesity, unsafe eyedrops removed from Amazon and more. 

Publications & Newsletters
Patient in a physician's office with physician in foreground
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11 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about type 2 diabetes prevention

A prediabetes diagnosis or family history doesn’t mean type 2 diabetes is inevitable. A family physician shares advice on preventing type 2 diabetes.

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Diabetes
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
Family doctor welcoming parent and child
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4 MIN READ

Top health tips your family physician wants you to know

Check out this helpful and informative advice from family physicians that can help patients and their families lead happier, healthier lives.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
James L. Madara, MD, address at the 2023 Interim Meeting of the House of Delegates
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4 MIN READ

How do you move medicine forward in trying times? Focus

You can’t be all things to all people. AMA CEO James L. Madara, MD, explains how a strategy focused on carefully selected priorities is succeeding.

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10 MIN READ

James L. Madara, MD, address at the 2023 Interim Meeting of the HOD

In an address to the AMA House of Delegates at the 2023 AMA Interim Meeting, James L. Madara, MD, discusses the AMA’s carefully selected priorities. Access the recording and transcript of the speech.

Speeches
Young adult having blood pressure taken
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4 MIN READ

Are you sure you’re accurately measuring BP? Here’s how to know.

Accurate BP measurement is key to hypertension control, but care teams can overlook the task with dangerous consequences for patients. Learn more.

Hypertension
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4 MIN READ

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Oct. 16, 2023

In the news: Improved reimbursement for PET scans, low serotonin linked to long COVID, ADHD heightens dementia risk and more.

Publications & Newsletters
Person checking their blood pressure
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4 MIN READ

7 steps women should follow to improve blood pressure control

Learn from AMA member physicians about what women should keep in mind to lower their blood pressure and reduce their risk for heart disease.

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Population Care
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™