Topic in Focus: Hypertension Control

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What doctors wish patients knew about high cholesterol

Sorting through the good, the bad and the ugly about high cholesterol can be confusing. Two physicians set out to explain what to keep in mind. 

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Think you know your patient’s blood pressure? Maybe think again

The phenomenon of masked hypertension affects millions of patients, yet not all physicians are familiar with it. Learn to recognize and manage it.

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Pearl of the Week: Help for patients with uncontrolled hypertension

Find resources on embedding a pharmacist into the practice.

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AMA STEPS Forward® Pearl of the Week
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AMA in the News: January 2025

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for January 2025.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Jan. 20, 2025

In the news: Federal health communications paused, respiratory illness activity high across U.S., high BP lying down may signal future CVD risk and more.

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These women physicians are tackling issues to improve patient care

Women doctors from innovative health systems across the U.S. are working to transform health care and advance equity in medicine.

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Improving heart health in pregnant and postpartum women virtually

Henry Ford Health's Heart Healthy Moms virtual program has improved patients’ BP control and reduced emergency department visits. 

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Cut sodium in foods in half by 2034 and save lives

More than 70% of sodium is from packaged food and food prepared away from home. Doctors say solutions start with getting food companies to reduce sodium.

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Self-measured blood pressure (SMBP) benefits for patients with Medicaid: Georgia

Access state-specific PDF resources that enable Georgia practitioners to learn, access and prescribe SMBP for Medicaid beneficiaries.

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