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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Feb. 20, 2023

In the news: Impact of sleep on mortality, FDA warning on contaminated eye drops expanded, monoclonal antibodies successfully treat RSV in kids and more.

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Feb. 24, 2023: National Advocacy Update

FDA advisory panels vote 19-0 in favor of OTC naloxone and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

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This M4 confronts medical racism, one TikTok video at a time

Johns Hopkins medical student Joel Bervell busts myths and helps educate the public in a bite-sized format. Learn more with the AMA.

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Q&A: Innovating in maternal health to address 3 key factors

“Layers of protection” are needed for new moms, says ob-gyn Ericka C. Gibson, MD, MPH. Learn about her work at The Southeast Permanente Medical Group.

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Obesity, weight loss treatments, set point theory & more with Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about redefining obesity as a brain disease rather than a consequence of poor health choices.

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Obesity, weight loss treatments, set point theory & more with Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about redefining obesity as a brain disease rather than a consequence of poor health choices.

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How the CPT code set can be used to help advance health equity

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set helps spur and integrate care innovation. Discover CPT’s role in promoting optimal health for all.

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Challenging racial bias and medical myth-busting on Tiktok, Twitter and Instagram with Joel Bervell

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about challenging racial bias and medical myth-busting on social media.

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