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4 MIN READ

Don’t put kids behind bars, says the AMA

Twenty-seven states have no minimum age of juvenile adjudication. The AMA advocates a minimal age of 14, in line with United Nations’ recommendation.

Population Care
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AMA adopts new policies during second day at Interim Meeting

The AMA gathered physician and medical student leaders at its Interim Meeting to shape guiding policies on emerging health care topics.

Press Releases
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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
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3 MIN READ

Firearm safe-storage rules help stop tragic child deaths

Keeping firearms where kids can get at them in foster homes or home day cares is a recipe for death, injury and trauma. Learn more with the AMA.

Public Health
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5 MIN READ

Lack of access to evidence-based mental health care poses grave threat

We must improve our nation’s response to meet the expanded need for mental and behavioral health care demonstrated by patients of all ages.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Oct. 24, 2022

In the news: Overall cancer death rate declining in U.S., looming winter “tripledemic,” positive impact of videogames on children’s cognitive performance and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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8 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about COVID-19 vaccine boosters

Patients have more questions than answers about bivalent COVID-19 vaccine boosters. One physician clears the air.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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11 MIN READ

Novavax booster, COVID vaccines in pregnancy and boosters for kids with Sandra Fryhofer, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about COVID vaccines in pregnancy and boosters for kids.

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Public Health
AMA Update Podcast
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11 MIN READ

Novavax booster, COVID vaccines in pregnancy and boosters for kids with Sandra Fryhofer, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about COVID vaccines in pregnancy and boosters for kids.

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Public Health
AMA Update