Diverse group of women wearing pink ribbons
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10 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about breast-cancer prevention

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women in the United States. A physician shares how you can reduce your risk.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
Person using smartphone for self-measured blood pressure
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4 MIN READ

Smartphone apps alone not enough to improve self-measured BP

Smartphone-enabled SMBP devices hold promise for helping to control blood pressure, but research shows clinical support remains key. Learn with the AMA.

Hypertension
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3 MIN READ

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Sept. 26, 2022

In the news: COVID-19 antibodies in newborns, FDA guidelines on labeling “healthy” food, enterovirus D68, lasting clotting risks of COVID-19 and more.

Publications & Newsletters
Anthony Fauci, MD
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4 MIN READ

Dr. Fauci stood up for science when it counted. What’s next?

In a JAMA interview, Dr. Fauci offers clues to his next steps as well as advice for physicians on promoting medical science when it comes under attack.

Public Health
Rachel Levine, MD
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4 MIN READ

HHS reports detail plans to boost care, research on long COVID

Up to 23 million Americans have been affected by long COVID. HHS Assistant Secretary for Health Adm. Rachel Levine, MD, outlines the work that’s underway.

Public Health
Woman sitting at a table with head in hands, child clinging to her arm
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6 MIN READ

Child care stress multiplied pandemic’s toll for women in medicine

New research sheds light on how closures of in-person schooling and day care further drove burnout among doctors and other health professionals.

Health Equity
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12 MIN READ

Health policy, medical research, clinical care & more with Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, MD, PhD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of health care professionals and patients. Learn more about the new editor-in-chief of JAMA and the JAMA Network.

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Women Physicians
AMA Update Podcast
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12 MIN READ

Health policy, medical research, clinical care & more with Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, MD, PhD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of health care professionals and patients. Learn more about the new editor-in-chief of JAMA and the JAMA Network.

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Women Physicians
AMA Update
Patient with protective mask in discussion with physician
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5 MIN READ

Why we must create a better health care system for women physicians

The pandemic has placed even greater burdens on women physicians. As we mark Women in Medicine Month, the AMA is committed to making positive changes.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints