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Public health: CSAPH reports

Download PDFs of reports on this topic for the Council on Science and Public Health (CSAPH) presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.

Council on Science & Public Health

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 30, 2021

in the news: Delta hospitalizations for unvaccinated, new HHS office, childhood obesity in the pandemic, Texas law SB8, drug-resistant infections rose in pandemic.

Publications & Newsletters
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4 ways to cut inappropriate antibiotic prescribing

Most hospitals have antibiotic stewardship programs. Learn more with the AMA about what physicians, hospitals can to do improve antibiotic prescribing.

Public Health
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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?

Public Health

Health care experts on infectious disease

Infectious Diseases Society of America Education on AMA Ed Hub™ provides lifelong learning for health care professionals interested in infectious diseases updates developed by experts.

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AMA, Pew research shows barriers to combating antibiotic resistance

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

Press Releases
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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.

Public Health
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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 Health
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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.

Public Health
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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.

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