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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of June 10, 2024

In the news: Body roundness index, FDA on donanemab to treat early-stage Alzheimer’s, new heart disease risk calculator and more.

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What doctors wish patients knew about treating a bee sting

Nothing ruins a summer day faster than a bee sting, which could be deadly. Neil Baman, MD, an allergist and immunologist at Geisinger, shares more.

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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24 million aren’t getting the statins they need. Let’s fix that.

Failure to treat high cholesterol has deadly consequences. Physician practices can follow this advice to make cholesterol management a priority.

Hypertension
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of June 3, 2024

In the news: HIPAA data breach reporting requirements, cardiovascular disease trends, new long COVID report and more.

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42 state Medicaid plans now cover home BP monitoring services

But related clinical support services are covered less often. Find out how the AMA is helping Michigan doctors spread word about new coverage there.

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Review: Digital health tools can address BP-control inequities

A JAMA Network Open systematic review shows targeted digital health interventions are effective. The AMA offers a wealth of resources to help.

Health Equity
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of May 27, 2024

In the news: Physical activity and mortality, prior authorization used to deny care, tracking drug shortages, No Surprises Act arbitration and more.

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Top health tips your cardiologist wants you to know

The leading cause of death in the U.S. is showing no sign of abating. Learn what cardiologists want everyone to know about heart health.

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4 ways this oncology merger empowers private practice physicians

National Cancer Care Alliance and Quality Cancer Care Alliance have combined to create ONCare Alliance. Learn how this helps patients and doctors.

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