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How to identify gun-violence hot spots to prevent injuries, deaths

AMA member Megan Ranney, MD, MPH, says there’s been a 10%–35% rise in firearms deaths during the pandemic, depending on the community. Learn more.

Public Health
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Doctors back continued nationwide access to medication abortion

At physicians’ urging, the Biden administration takes steps to protect patients’ access to mifepristone, including via telehealth. Learn more.

Population Care
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AMA applauds Senate passage of bipartisan firearm safety legislation

AMA applauds the senators who negotiated and wrote the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, and we urge the House of Representatives to act quickly and pass this legislation.

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What sets back care for transgender patients in the exam room

Kameryn J. Lee, MD, MSPH, is an ob-gyn and a transgender woman. “It’s a terrible feeling” to sense discomfort from one’s doctor, she says. Learn more.

Population Care
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In war, medical ethics becomes immediate and vital

As the nature of modern warfare has evolved, so has the quick thinking required to practice ethically minded medicine in conflict zones. Learn more.

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Highlights from the 2022 AMA Annual Meeting

Catch up with the news and key moments from the AMA House of Delegates’ meeting, which ran June 10-15.

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2022 AMA Annual Meeting: 8 issues to watch

Track the big health care policy proposals that physicians and medical students will consider at the House of Delegates’ meeting June 10–15.

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Megan Ranney MD, MPH, shares why gun violence is a public health issue

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion about gun violence and why we need to approach it as a public health issue.

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Public Health
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AMA, FDA launch continuing med ed course on dietary supplements

The AMA, in collaboration with the FDA, announce a new CME course to help health care professionals and patients make informed decisions about dietary supplements.

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