Topic in Focus: Hypertension Control

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At UC Davis, diversity drives better BP measurement training

AMA training helps future doctors accurately measure BP every time. That really matters given the health inequities their Latino patients experience.

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Top answers to patients' questions about normal blood pressure

Many patients wonder what normal blood pressure is and why it matters. A family physician provides a few key points about blood pressure for clarity.

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Online training helps get—and keep—BP measurement skills sharp

A study shows the value of a 30-minute e-learning module that helps care teams learn the 14 essential BP measurement skills.

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High blood pressure, heart disease and more with Rachel Villanueva, MD

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion about ways to reduce hypertension.

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What’s left to learn from COVID-19? Dr. Frieden outlines 3 R’s

Former CDC Director Tom Frieden, MD, MPH, explains some high-level changes that are needed in what’s a “now-or-never moment” for public health.

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Addressing high BP can be as simple as a magnet on the exam-room door

Sometimes it takes a little creativity to find what works to help doctors and their practice teams focus on BP control. Learn more with the AMA.

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Lessons from the pandemic with Tom Frieden, MD, MPH [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing lessons from the pandemic.

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Lessons from the pandemic with Tom Frieden, MD, MPH

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing lessons from the pandemic.

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Genetic medicine: CSAPH reports

Download PDFs of reports on this topic for the Council on Science and Public Health (CSAPH) presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.

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