Antibiotic Resistance

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Public health: CSAPH reports

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Public HealthAug 6, 2020

Physicians: Antibiotic resistance is a problem, but not in my office

Outpatient antibiotic stewardship is needed to improve prescribing and address the threat of antibiotic resistance. How do physicians feel about the issue?

Press ReleasesAug 6, 2020

AMA, Pew research shows barriers to combating antibiotic resistance

Research highlights the need for improved antibiotic stewardship in outpatient settings to combat antibiotic resistance.

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Public HealthJun 29, 2020

4 ways to address penicillin allergies to fight antibiotic resistance

A commonly encountered self-reported allergy drives unnecessary use of medication alternatives and contributes to antibiotic resistance.

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Public HealthDec 27, 2019

New decade, new you: Encourage patients to follow these 10 health tips

Help patients kick the 2020s off to a roaring, healthy start with this timely advice from the AMA.

Public HealthDec 20, 2019

3 ways to slow spread of deadly antibiotic-resistant infections

Antibiotic-resistant infections kill 35,000-plus Americans annually. Learn what physicians and other health professionals should be doing.

Press ReleasesDec 18, 2019

AMA’s 10 health recommendations for successful New Year’s resolutions

AMA offering 10 recommendations to help Americans make the most impactful, long-lasting improvements to their health in 2020 and beyond.

AMA in the NewsNov 30, 2019

AMA in the News: November 2019

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for November 2019.

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Antibiotic Resistance

Public health: CSAPH reports

Physicians: Antibiotic resistance is a problem, but not in my office

AMA, Pew research shows barriers to combating antibiotic resistance

4 ways to address penicillin allergies to fight antibiotic resistance

New decade, new you: Encourage patients to follow these 10 health tips

3 ways to slow spread of deadly antibiotic-resistant infections

AMA’s 10 health recommendations for successful New Year’s resolutions

AMA in the News: November 2019

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