Naloxone spray
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5 Min Read

Naloxone can sustain our progress in fighting overdose deaths

Fatal drug overdoses fell 25% last year, sparking hope. Here are five practical steps we should take next to save lives.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
Patient reads a prescription
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3 Min Read

New FDA opioid labeling keep focus on individualized care

Agency action updates medication risk information and supports prescribing decisions tailored to individual patient needs. 

Behavioral Health
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1 Min Read

On opioid labeling, FDA emphasizes patient-physician relationship

The AMA commends the FDA for new label requirements for opioids that emphasizes shared decision-making between the patient and physician.

Press Releases
AMA Update for May 21, 2025: Cancer in people under 50, overdose deaths down, syphilis testing during pregnancy plus measles news
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11 Min Read

Cancer in people under 50, overdose deaths down, syphilis testing during pregnancy plus measles news

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about cancer in people under 50, syphilis and more.

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Chronic Diseases
AMA Update
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11 Min Read

Cancer in people under 50, overdose deaths down, syphilis testing during pregnancy plus measles news [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about cancer in people under 50, syphilis and more.

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Chronic Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of May 12, 2025

In the news: At-home cervical cancer screening, overdose deaths in the U.S., CRISPR therapy for infant with rare genetic disease and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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2 Min Read

Statement on renewal of public health emergency for overdose epidemic

The AMA commends Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and HHS for renewing the public health emergency declaration to address the nation’s opioid epidemic.

Press Releases
Woman looking at prescription medication
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4 Min Read

FDA moves to change labeling on buprenorphine dosing

Higher doses of the medication for opioid-use disorder are sometimes needed. Payers must follow the FDA’s lead to help save lives.

Behavioral Health
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4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Jan. 6, 2025

In the news: Surgeon General recommendation on warning labels on alcohol, first bird flu death in U.S., high drug overdose death rate and more.

Publications & Newsletters