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4 MIN READ

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Oct. 21, 2024

In the news: Tirzepatide shortage, women’s unique stroke risks, recall on popular antidepressant, semaglutide may reduce Alzheimer’s risk and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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9 MIN READ

Cannabis use among pregnant persons

In this episode of the Moving Medicine podcast, learn about cannabis use during pregnancy.

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Public Health
Moving Medicine Podcast
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4 MIN READ

Another form of mammography for breast-cancer detection

Contrast-enhanced mammography can help find breast cancers regular mammograms may miss. Learn how University of Iowa Health Care has put it into practice.

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Public Health
Health System Spotlight
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6 MIN READ

Have candid talks with patients about breast-cancer screening

Two Confluence Health physicians describe how to use shared decision-making for starting and determining frequency of mammogram screening. 

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Population Care
Health System Spotlight
Johnna Nynas, MD
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9 MIN READ

100,000 patients, only 4 ob-gyns. Then this doctor took action.

Johnna Nynas, MD is creating care teams and leveraging telemedicine to bring health care to the doorstep of pregnant women in rural Minnesota.

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Population Care
Health System Spotlight
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5 MIN READ

Specific steps we must take now to reduce maternal mortality

We must include social determinants of health in mapping a comprehensive solution to reduce the country’s tragically high rate of maternal mortality.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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12 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about pain during sex

Also known as dyspareunia, pain during or after sex can impact physical and mental health. Amber Savells, MD, an ob-gyn from Baptist Health, shares more.

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Population Care
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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4 MIN READ

How maternal care access varies by where moms live

Facility closures, inadequate care have negatively affected maternal and infant health on Chicago’s South and West sides.

Public Health
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10 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about preeclampsia

Preeclampsia can present with no symptoms, but high BP is a hallmark. Two ob-gyns shed light on preeclampsia and what to keep in mind.

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Population Care
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™