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AMA adopts new policy clarifying role of BMI as a measure in medicine

Policy aimed at clarifying how body mass index (BMI) can be used as a measure in medicine.

Press Releases
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AMA: Use of BMI alone is an imperfect clinical measure

Body mass index (BMI) is easy to measure and cheap to do, but falls short in numerous ways at the individual patient level, says new AMA policy.

Public Health
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AMA adopts new public health policies to improve health of nation

The AMA gathered physician & medical student leaders from all corners of medicine at its Annual Meeting to shape guiding policies on emerging health care topics.

Press Releases
Speakers at the meeting of the 2023 AMA House of Delegates
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2023 AMA Annual Meeting: 7 issues to watch

Track the big health care policy proposals that physicians and medical students will consider at the House of Delegates’ meeting June 9–14.

Annual Meeting
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What doctors wish patients knew about eating disorders

Anorexia, bulimia and other eating disorders affect millions as disordered thoughts wreak havoc on the body. Learn more with the AMA.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Human metapneumovirus: hMPV symptoms and what you need to know with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the human metapneumovirus and more.

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Public Health
AMA Update
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Human metapneumovirus: hMPV symptoms and what you need to know with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the human metapneumovirus and more.

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Public Health
AMA Update Podcast
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of May 29, 2023

In the news: Eligible Americans lose Medicaid coverage, impact of exercise on brain health, FDA issues warning on off-brand semaglutide and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of May 22, 2023

In the news: Benefits of semaglutide, surgeon general warns of social media risks, implants help paralyzed man walk, key long COVID symptoms identified and more.

Publications & Newsletters