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What doctors wish patients knew about strep throat

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Use of AI advances adaptive radiotherapy for cancer care

Learn how Henry Ford Health uses augmented intelligence (AI) to improve precision and patient personalization of radiation oncology treatments.

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Kaplan USMLE Step 1: Woman with lesion on her neck

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. Excisional biopsy reveals locally invasive neoplastic cells. Which factor is most predictive of long-term survival?

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Kaplan USMLE Step 1 Prep Questions
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What it’s like in colon and rectal surgery: Shadowing Dr. Simianu

AMA member Vlad (Val) Simianu, MD, MPH, says the most rewarding aspect of colorectal surgery is getting to be a specialist and also a generalist.

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AMA Update for March 25, 2024: New study on colon cancer bacteria, recent measles outbreak, MMR vaccine dose and U.S. life expectancy
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11 MIN READ

New study on colon cancer bacteria, recent measles outbreak, MMR vaccine dose and U.S. life expectancy

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics. Learn more about why measles is on the rise and a possible link between dental plaque and colon cancer.

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AMA Update
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11 MIN READ

New study on colon cancer bacteria, recent measles outbreak, MMR vaccine dose and U.S. life expectancy [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics. Learn more about why measles is on the rise and a possible link between dental plaque and colon cancer.

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AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for March 18, 2024: Measles outbreak 2024, why measles is back in the US, and FDA approved OTC birth control pills (index only)
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11 MIN READ

Measles outbreak 2024, why measles is back in the US, and FDA approved OTC birth control pills

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the measles outbreak of 2024.

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AMA Update
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11 MIN READ

Measles outbreak 2024, why measles is back in the US, and FDA approved OTC birth control pills [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the measles outbreak of 2024.

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AMA Update Podcast
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7 MIN READ

AMA in the News: February 2024

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for February 2024.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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10 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about prostate cancer

When found early, prostate cancer is a curable disease. But each man’s risk of prostate cancer can vary. A physician shares what to keep in mind.  

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