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Aspartame, OTC birth control pill, MMR & COVID vaccines with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about over-the-counter birth control pill, MMR and COVID-19 vaccines, and more.

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Aspartame, OTC birth control pill, MMR & COVID vaccines with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about over-the-counter birth control pill, MMR and COVID-19 vaccines, and more.

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Questions patients may have about weight-loss drugs

The rise in popularity of Wegovy, Ozempic and other anti-obesity medications, has led to more questions among patients with obesity or type 2 diabetes.

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Rethinking overreliance on BMI to improve patient care

BMI can be a helpful clinical indicator, but many of its applications are overvalued, imprecise and can harm patients. Learn more with the AMA.

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Diabetes prevention works. Here’s how to keep patients engaged.

With type 2 diabetes prevalence rising, the power of prevention can’t be overstated. Find out how a focused effort is paying off.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of June 26, 2023

In the news: Eli Lilly’s experimental weight loss drug, updated physical activity guidelines for older adults, fentanyl laced with xylazine and more.

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AMA in the News: June 2023

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for June 2023.

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What doctors wish patients knew about menopause

Menopause is often accompanied by discomfort, though symptom severity does vary. Two ob-gyns share how to navigate this transformative period.

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AMA Advocacy issue briefs

Download PDFs of issue briefs that summarize key health policy issues by providing concise and digestible content for both relevant stakeholders and those who may know little about the topic.

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