Antibiotic Resistance

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Public Health Jun 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 Health Dec 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 Health Dec 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 Releases Dec 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 News Nov 30, 2019

AMA in the News: November 2019

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

AMA Statements Nov 13, 2019

AMA statement on updated CDC report about antibiotic resistance

AMA is pleased that CDC has released an updated report on antibiotic resistance threats.

Public Health Jan 1, 2019

Ring in new year with AMA’s 10 tips for your patients’ health

America’s physicians offer these recommendations to share with patients. Following this advice can make a big difference this year.

Press Releases Dec 17, 2018

AMA offers 10 health recommendations for New Year's resolutions

With the new year quickly approaching, the AMA is offering 10 recommendations to help make impactful, long-lasting improvements to their health in 2019.

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