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4 MIN READ

Younger and sicker: Trends presage “tsunami” of heart problems

Data on 13,000 young adults shows rising prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors. Learn why it amounts to a “smoldering public health crisis.”

Hypertension
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5 MIN READ

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of June 19, 2023

In the news: New CDC director named, USPPSTF recommends screen adults for anxiety, invasive bacteria in Gulf States, e-cigarette sales and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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4 MIN READ

Inequity damages health—and drains the economy

Health inequities are linked to an extra $320 billion in spending, says Deloitte report. Learn why advancing health equity is everyone’s business.

Health Equity
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3 MIN READ

AMA assembles task force to guide truth, reconciliation, healing

New task force will advise the AMA Board of Trustees on restorative justice in medicine and medical education.

Health Equity
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Dr. Madara: In divisive times, physicians’ unified voice is essential

The AMA House of Delegates represents the vast majority of physicians to craft policy that moves medicine forward, says AMA CEO James L. Madara, MD.

Annual Meeting
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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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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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12 symptoms of long COVID, FDA Paxlovid approval & mpox vaccines 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 12 symptoms of long COVID and more.

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AMA Update
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12 symptoms of long COVID, FDA Paxlovid approval & mpox vaccines 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 12 symptoms of long COVID and more.

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Public Health
AMA Update Podcast