AMA Update for April 23, 2025: 2025 measles update, new antibiotic for gonorrhea, bird flu death in Mexico, and CT scans and cancer
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10 Min Read

2025 measles update, new antibiotic for gonorrhea, bird flu death in Mexico, and CT scans and cancer

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the measles outbreak states, latest bird flu news and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
Human lungs
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9 Min Read

Rethinking lung cancer surgery

Christopher Seder, MD, finds anatomic resection is associated with improved survival when compared to wedge resection in early lung cancer.

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Chronic Diseases
Health System Spotlight
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4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 17, 2025

In the news: Measles outbreak update, Adult ADHD prescriptions, blood test may miss ovarian cancer, and more.

Publications & Newsletters
Cheering fans at ice hockey game
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7 Min Read

To boost prostate-cancer prevention, doctors get into the game

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health taps Seattle’s sports love by helping eligible patients learn about prostate-cancer screening at sporting events.

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Chronic Diseases
Health System Spotlight
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11 Min Read

Measles update, cancer screening rates, bird flu and pet safety [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest in measles and bird flu cases.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for March 12, 2025: Measles update, cancer screening rates, bird flu and pet safety
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11 Min Read

Measles update, cancer screening rates, bird flu and pet safety

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest in measles and bird flu cases.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
Two male figures with doctor, surrounded by symbols representing prostate cancer
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11 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about prostate cancer

When found early, prostate cancer is a curable disease, but men’s risk of prostate cancer varies. Two physicians share what to keep in mind.  

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
Doctor and patient conversing in doctors office
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5 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about cancer screening and prevention

When it comes to cancer, waiting is not an option. AMA member physicians share the keys to a healthier future with prevention and early detection. 

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
Patient in a doctor's appointment
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8 Min Read

How AI is improving the rate of colon cancer risk detection

With augmented intelligence (AI), Sanford Health discovered nontraditional risk factors are five times better than traditional in identifying colon cancer risk.

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Digital
Health System Spotlight