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AMA Update for Jan. 29, 2025: New bird flu outbreak in California, HMPV and COVID: Why is everyone sick in 2025?
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New bird flu outbreak in California, HMPV and COVID: Why is everyone sick in 2025?

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about bird flu, HMPV and COVID-19.

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New bird flu outbreak in California, HMPV and COVID: Why is everyone sick in 2025? [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about bird flu, HMPV and COVID-19.

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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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What doctors wish patients knew about the contagious norovirus

Often wrongly called the “stomach flu,” norovirus sickens tens of millions of Americans annually. Two physicians explain how to prevent and treat it.

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Ozempic study on weight loss drugs side effects, FDA red dye 3 ban, flu cases and norovirus vaccine [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about new research on how GLP-1 drugs, bird flu and more.

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AMA Update for Jan. 22, 2025: Ozempic study on weight loss drugs side effects, FDA red dye 3 ban, flu cases and norovirus vaccine
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Ozempic study on weight loss drugs side effects, FDA red dye 3 ban, flu cases and norovirus vaccine

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about new research on how GLP-1 drugs, bird flu and more.

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HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit: Community outreach

A successful routine screening program begins with outreach strategies rooted in engagement outside the health setting’s walls. Access the toolkit PDF, strategies and more.

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HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit: Patient intake

To implement an effective routine screening program, there are several critical considerations to keep in mind along the testing continuum. Learn about step 2: patient intake and download the toolkit PDF.

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HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit: Initiate standard screening protocols

Identifying who to screen for what infection(s) and when is a critical consideration for how to implement an effective routine screening program. Access the toolkit PDF, videos and more.

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