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4 big ways BP measurement goes wrong, and how to tackle them

Inaccurate blood pressure measurement can lead to incorrect hypertension classification. These are the errors that often occur and how to address them.

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It works: E-learning module fills gaps in BP measurement training

Most medical students receive little training in blood pressure measurement, and it shows. An e-learning series aims to fix this. Learn with the AMA.

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Thousands of devices measure BP. Know which ones to trust.

Inaccurate BP readings can be dangerous. Learn about a website that lists devices to help patients measure blood pressure accurately at home.

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At USC, medical students learn BP measurement all 4 years

Most medical students get precious few hours of blood pressure measurement instruction. An e-learning series from the AMA aims to change that.

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At Loyola, virtual training boosts BP-measurement skills

The COVID-19 pandemic made virtual learning a fixture of medical education. An online training module from the AMA can help ensure it’s effective.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of July 25, 2022

In the news: chronic health issues in young adults, deadly bacteria in soil and water samples, handling extreme heat risks, long COVID symptoms and more.

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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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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Feb. 21, 2022

In the news: Excess sodium in medication increases CVD risk, firearms now leading cause of death by trauma, ivermectin not effective in preventing severe COVID and more.

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What doctors wish patients knew about high blood pressure

While almost half of all adults have high blood pressure, many don’t know they have this condition. A family physician shares what is important to know.

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