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AMA applauds Surgeon General Advisory on alcohol, cancer-causing risk

The AMA applauds the Surgeon General’s work to make completely clear the link between alcohol consumption and increased cancer risk.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Dec. 9, 2024

In the news: Life expectancy in U.S., EPA ban on carcinogens in everyday items, flu vaccinations among kids, USPSTF on cervical cancer screening and more.

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Inequitable rural health trends are alarming—and unacceptable

AMA commits to improving the health of rural patients by easing doctor shortages and taking action against negative cancer and pediatric care trends.

Population Health
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Rising cancer rates: Why cancer is increasing in younger people and tips to reduce your risk [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the rising rates of cancer in younger generations.

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AMA Update for Nov. 12, 2024: Rising cancer rates: Why cancer is increasing in younger people and tips to reduce your risk
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Rising cancer rates: Why cancer is increasing in younger people and tips to reduce your risk

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the rising rates of cancer in younger generations.

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Chronic Diseases
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Another form of mammography for breast-cancer detection

Contrast-enhanced mammography can help find breast cancers regular mammograms may miss. Learn how University of Iowa Health Care has put it into practice.

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Have candid talks with patients about breast-cancer screening

Two Confluence Health physicians describe how to use shared decision-making for starting and determining frequency of mammogram screening. 

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AMA Update for Sept. 25, 2024: Whooping cough outbreak, alcohol-related cancer study, and new at-home flu vaccine FluMist 2024
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Whooping cough outbreak, alcohol-related cancer study, and new at-home flu vaccine FluMist 2024

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the whooping cough outbreak, flu vaccines and more.

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Infectious Diseases
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Whooping cough outbreak, alcohol-related cancer study, and new at-home flu vaccine FluMist 2024 [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the whooping cough outbreak, flu vaccines and more.

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