Topic in Focus: Hypertension Control

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BP control: Surgeon general’s guide to overcoming clinical inertia

Jerome Adams, MD, calls on physician practices to empower patients with hypertension to better understand their condition and take effective action.

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Why BP control takes on greater importance during COVID-19

Blood pressure control is trending in the wrong direction. Learn about four tips to reverse the trend among your patients.

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How physicians can support hypertension control in the community

The U.S. surgeon general says all American communities must be able to support hypertension control. Find out how to translate that to your practice.

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AMA Foundation helps west side patients managing high blood pressure

Through the AMAF funds, underserved patients on Chicago's west side will gain access to BP measurement devices, wrap-around support.

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With hypertension rates up, 3 ways to draw focus on BP control

In the U.S. surgeon general’s call to action, the first goal is to make hypertension control a national priority. Find out how this can be accomplished.

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David O. Barbe, MD, former AMA president, to lead the World Medical Association

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 the appointment of David O. Barbe, MD, MHA, newly inaugurated president of the World Medical Association (WMA).

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Emergence of “coronasomnia” may help explain sleep disturbances

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 “coronasomnia,” an emerging phenomenon that helps explain sleep disturbances during COVID-19.

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Mira Irons, MD, discusses grim COVID-19 trends for pandemic’s third phase

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 this week’s infection rates and trends, as well as updates on COVID-19 vaccines in phase three trials.

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Surgeon general: Hypertension control must be a national priority

Tailored strategies needed to improve reach, equity of BP-control efforts across health care and other sectors of society. Learn more with the AMA.

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