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Cannabis side effects for senior and older adult patients with Alison Moore, MD, MPH

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the risks of cannabis for seniors.

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Cannabis side effects for senior and older adult patients with Alison Moore, MD, MPH

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the risks of cannabis for seniors.

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4 ways physicians can boost kids’ mental health

The pandemic has exacted a toll on kids’ mental health. Amid a shortage of child-and-adolescent psychiatrists, learn how primary care physicians can help.

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AMA in the News: May 2023

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for May 2023.

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What doctors wish patients knew about stopping catastrophic thoughts

When catastrophic thinking sets in, you might feel as though everything is unravelling—ruined. A psychiatrist shares how to stop catastrophizing.

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What’s behind the spike in U.S. maternal mortality

Latest CDC data shows an alarming 40% rise in maternal deaths. Learn more with the AMA.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of May 15, 2023

In the news: Fatal falls among seniors, genetic mutation delays Alzheimer’s, widespread depression in U.S., maternal RSV vaccine and more.

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This resident psychiatrist stakes her claim as physician leader

AMA member Avani K. Patel, MD, MHA, has faced many biases throughout her journey in medicine. But they have only pushed her to accomplish even more.  

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of May 1, 2023

In the news: Link between asthma and cancer, impact of loneliness on health, RSV vaccine approved, colorectal cancer’s earliest symptoms and more.

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