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The reinvention of research with editor-in-chief of JAMA® and JAMA Network™, Part I

In the first part of a two-part episode of Moving Medicine, learn about how medical journals and research are evolving.

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Bobby Mukkamala, MD
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AMA president-elect’s surgery to remove brain tumor a success

Bobby Mukkamala, MD, had an 8-cm temporal lobe tumor removed, and it was found to be low-grade and slow-growing. Here’s what he’s learned from the experience.

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Flavored e-cigarettes pose dire threat to youth and public health

Keeping candy- and fruit-flavored e-liquids and e-cigarettes out of the hands of young people will help prevent a lifetime of nicotine addiction. 

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New Congress can create lasting legacy of health reform

The new Congress should streamline prior authorization, reform Medicare and extend telehealth flexibilities—issues that enjoy bipartisan support.

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Why lifestyle medicine is growing so fast and the benefits of a lifestyle medicine certification [Podcast]

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

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Prevention & Wellness
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AMA Update for Jan. 17, 2025: Why lifestyle medicine is growing so fast and the benefits of a lifestyle medicine certification
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Why lifestyle medicine is growing so fast and the benefits of a lifestyle medicine certification

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

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About the Office of International Relations

The Office of International Relations works to maintain the AMA’s relationships with national medical associations and global health care organizations.

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AMA leadership and policy development through the World Medical Association

The AMA Delegation to the World Medical Association plays a major role in drafting proposing and authoring global policy on many important issues.

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AMA Update for Jan. 13, 2025: 2025 AMA advocacy priorities: Medicare payment, prior authorization, physician burnout and more (index only)
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2025 AMA advocacy priorities: Medicare payment, prior authorization, physician burnout and more

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the pressing issues facing physicians with AMA President Bruce Scott, MD.

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