Steven Lome, DO
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10 MIN READ

Q&A: How this cardiologist raced 13.1 miles—and saved 2 lives

Steven Lome, DO, didn’t think his skills as a cardiologist would be used running a half marathon, but they were when two racers had heart attacks.

Hypertension
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4 MIN READ

AMA in the News: January 2023

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

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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4 MIN READ

Foods that spike a patient’s blood glucose are not what you think

Eating sugar-filled pastries can cause blood-glucose levels to rise, but foods don’t have to taste sweet to spike blood sugar levels. Learn more.

Diabetes
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3 MIN READ

AMA announces collaboration with Azara Healthcare aimed at improving BP

Azara Healthcare will offer access to AMA-developed MAP BPTM metrics and reports—supporting effective blood pressure management for more patients

Press Releases
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15 MIN READ

Leana Wen, MD, MSc, on her top public health priorities for 2023

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the top public health priorities from CNN medical analyst Leana Wen, MD, MSc.

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Public Health
AMA Update
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15 MIN READ

Leana Wen, MD, MSc, on her top public health priorities for 2023 [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the top public health priorities from CNN medical analyst Leana Wen, MD, MSc.

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Public Health
AMA Update Podcast
Person at home with blood pressure monitor
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5 MIN READ

Empowered by data, more Chicago patients achieved BP control

Learn how Cook County Health improved BP control in historically marginalized communities during a deadlier phase of the pandemic.

Hypertension
Child holding an adult's leg
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4 MIN READ

Study sheds light on SARS-CoV-2 transmission in homes with kids

Henry Ford Health helps collect extensive data showing how asymptomatic children spread SARS-CoV-2. Learn more about the NIH-funded research findings.

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Public Health
Health System Spotlight
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4 MIN READ

3 ways medicine can partner with public health to prevent diabetes

A public health physician champion for preventing type 2 diabetes lays out how clinical care is failing patients with prediabetes and what to do about it.

Diabetes