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4 MIN READ

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Sept. 19, 2022

In the news: Norovirus rebounds, bivalent COVID boosters, USPSTF draft recommendation on screening for anxiety, preventable pregnancy-related deaths and more.

Publications & Newsletters
What physicians need to know about TPOXX webinar
Sep 13, 2022 ·
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What physicians need to know about tecovirimat (TPOXX) for treatment of monkeypox

Join AMA and experts from the FDA and CDC for a discussion about tecovirimat, or TPOXX, for the treatment of monkeypox in infected individuals.

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Events
COVID-19: What Physicians Need to Know Webinar Series
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3 MIN READ

Trends on overdose deaths require specific actions, all-hands approach

With a report issued today detailing the horrific toll of the nation’s overdose and death epidemic, the AMA calls for an all-hands approach to help save lives.

Press Releases
Jerry Abraham, MD
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10 MIN READ

Q&A: When fighting climate change, don’t overlook health equity

Throughout the pandemic, AMA member Jerry Abraham, MD, MPH, CMQ, has advocated for equitable vaccine distribution. Now he’s taking on climate change.

Public Health
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10 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about breastfeeding

Breastfeeding offers benefits for babies and moms, but it’s hard. Two pediatricians say shame over feeding choices has no place in the nursery.

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Population Care
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
1 MIN READ

Women in Medicine Month education

Highlights from previous Women in Medicine Months, including videos and webinars.

Women Physicians
3 MIN READ

Release the Pressure toolkit for health care professionals

Download campaign toolkit resources from AMA, physician groups, heart health experts and ESSENCE that aim to support Black women in a movement for healthy blood pressure.

Hypertension
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4 MIN READ

AMA to court: Race, ethnicity helps gauge COVID-19 severity risk

Inequities lead to worse COVID-19 outcomes. Learn why physicians should be able to account for that in prescribing decisions.

Health Equity
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10 MIN READ

Novavax vaccine questions answered with Sandra Fryhofer, MD [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 Novavax vaccine questions.

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Public Health
AMA Update Podcast