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11 Min Read

Howard Bauchner, MD, on variants & how to safely reopen schools

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing COVID-19 variants, how to safely reopen schools and ties between the virus and smoking.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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4 Min Read

Research on ventilator allocation, e-cigarettes lands top honors

Beating out nearly 1,000 other research entries, two medical students share the top prize in the first-ever AMA Research Challenge.

Publishing Research
Shamsh Shaikh
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4 Min Read

Q&A with Research Challenge finalist Shamsh Shaikh

The epidemic of e-cigarette use inspired Shamsh Shaikh to conduct research that resulted in a place in the AMA Research Challenge.

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Research
Succeeding in Medical School
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4 Min Read

Lawsuit on FDA’s tobacco, nicotine regulation policy dismissed

FDA delayed safeguards as youth e-cigarette use skyrocketed. Physicians had urged court to uphold decision that agency start reviewing new products.

Judicial Advocacy
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4 Min Read

Why graphic health warnings are needed on cigarette labels

Most fail to notice today’s cautions, and R.J. Reynolds liked it that way. AMA, other physician organizations urge federal court to allow bolder warnings.

Judicial Advocacy
Cigarettes
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3 Min Read

It's time for the FDA to crack down on menthol flavoring

AMA joins lawsuit to compel FDA to ban menthol-flavored cigarettes. Agency’s failure to act has deadly consequences, especially for Black Americans.

Judicial Advocacy
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4 Min Read

American Medical Association (AMA) joins lawsuit against FDA

Menthol cigarettes have killed thousands of Americans, particularly African Americans, in the time the FDA has delayed action.

Press Releases
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6 Min Read

The latest on smoking cessation: 8 things physicians should know

Quitting is more important than ever because smoking reduces lung capacity and increases the risk for many respiratory infections. Learn what physicians can do.

Behavioral Health
Teenager smoking an e-cigarette
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4 Min Read

Teen cannabis vaping: How doctors can counter the rising trend

14% of high-school seniors are vaping cannabis. Learn about the adverse health impact, and how physicians should counsel their teenage patients.

Behavioral Health