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Michigan outlaws flavored e-cigs as vaping illnesses spread

No more bubble gum-flavored vapes in the Wolverine State on governor’s order. CDC says 200-plus potential cases of severe pulmonary disease linked to vaping.

Public Health
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AMA applauds Michigan ban on flavored e-cigarette products

Use of e-cigarettes is an urgent public health epidemic, per AMA leadership

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Aug. 8, 2019: National Advocacy Update

Action on gun violence, surprise billing and more in the latest AMA national health care advocacy news.

Advocacy Update
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20% of lung cancer deaths are preventable: Here’s what you can do

Early determination of the damage done by smoking is at the core of new CME on lung-cancer screening recommendations.

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May 31, 2019: Judicial Advocacy Update

Learn more about the AMA urging strict enforcement of laws and regulations prohibiting the sale of tobacco products to minors.

Advocacy Update
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Supreme Court looks to AMA for guidance in big health care cases

The AMA’s input has helped shape rulings on everything from alcoholism and transgender rights to medical privacy and the Affordable Care Act.

Judicial Advocacy
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AMA presents government service award to FDA commissioner

The AMA presented FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD, with the Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding Government Service.

Press Releases
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Feb. 7, 2019: National Advocacy Update

Step therapy & pharmaceuticals limiting, youth tobacco use and more in the latest AMA national advocacy update.

Advocacy Update
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Ring in new year with AMA’s 10 tips for your patients’ health

America’s physicians offer these recommendations to share with patients. Following this advice can make a big difference this year.

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