AMA Update for Jan. 8, 2025: Bird flu 2025, first H5N1 death, norovirus outbreak, and links between drinking alcohol and cancer
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Bird flu 2025, first H5N1 death, norovirus outbreak, and links between drinking alcohol and cancer

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about bird flu in 2025, norovirus and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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AMA applauds Surgeon General Advisory on alcohol, cancer-causing risk

The AMA applauds the Surgeon General’s work to make completely clear the link between alcohol consumption and increased cancer risk.

Press Releases
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Dec. 23, 2024

In the news: Tirzepatide approved for sleep apnea, mutations seen in bird flu virus, Systane eye drops recalled and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Dec. 16, 2024

In the news: FDA recall on popular antidepressant, American adults living with chronic pain, fifth pig organ transplant in the U.S. and more.

Publications & Newsletters
Hand interrupts a series of falling blocks
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What else must be done to end the drug-overdose epidemic

Overdose deaths have plateaued, but multiple policy barriers are holding back further progress. Lawmakers should follow the evidence on what works to save lives.

Behavioral Health
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Living with chronic pain, lifespan vs healthspan, and updated dietary guideline recommendations [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about chronic pain and updated dietary guidelines.

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Behavioral Health
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for Dec. 18, 2024: Living with chronic pain, lifespan vs healthspan, and updated dietary guideline recommendations (index only)
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Living with chronic pain, lifespan vs healthspan, and updated dietary guideline recommendations

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about chronic pain and updated dietary guidelines.

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Behavioral Health
AMA Update
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10 must-read bioethics articles published in 2024

On topics such as drug shortages and inpatient psychiatric care, a variety of bioethics articles published this year have caught readers’ attention. 

Ethics
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Dec. 6, 2024: Advocacy Update spotlight on the 2024 AMA overdose report highlights

2024 AMA overdose report highlights national actions and state-by-state data, and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update