Masked young child holding up sleeve after receiving vaccination
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5 Min Read

Striking CDC data to share with COVID-19 vaccine-hesitant parents

Data on 5–11-year-olds from Omicron’s peak shows vaccination’s protective power. With boosters recommended, learn how one doctor talks with parents.

Prevention & Wellness
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7 Min Read

AMA Marks 175th Anniversary

The AMA has been the physicians’ powerful ally in patient care and an unrivaled force promoting the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.

Press Releases
Patient speaking to physician
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5 Min Read

Time to step up screening for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes

As knowledge grows about the link between type 2 diabetes and COVID-19, so does the need to help patients prevent this devastating chronic condition.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
Variety of fruits and vegetables
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3 Min Read

Need another reason to boost fruit, veggie intake? Try COVID-19

A few cups a day is all it takes to follow dietary advice, yet a staggering number of patients don’t. Learn why that matters more than ever.

Prevention & Wellness
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1 Min Read

AMA statement on FDA’s proposed ban on menthol cigarettes

The AMA supports the FDA’s action to propose a ban on menthol-flavored cigarettes and remove these harmful products from the market.

Press Releases
Apr 28, 2022 ·
43 Min Read

AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series: Drug overdose epidemic

Watch the latest AMA Advocacy Insights webinar and download slides on the nation’s drug overdose epidemic—helping children and families, patients with pain.

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Events
Advocacy Insights Webinar Series
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11 Min Read

Mask mandates & FDA approves Remdesivir for kids under 12 with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH [Podcast]

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to podcast updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing mask mandates and FDA approval of Remdesivir for kids under 12.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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11 Min Read

Mask mandates & FDA approves Remdesivir for kids under 12 with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing mask mandates and FDA approval of Remdesivir for kids under 12.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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5 Min Read

Access to treatment is key in addressing drug-overdose epidemic

Learn what’s driving inequities in the drug-overdose epidemic and why giving patients proven treatments is more effective than incarceration.

Behavioral Health