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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
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What doctors want patients to know 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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What doctors want patients to know 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 Want Patients to Know™
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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
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AMA president-elect’s surgery to remove brain tumor a success

Bobby Mukkamala, MD, had an 8-cm temporal lobe tumor removed, and it was found to be low-grade and slow-growing. Here’s what he’s learned from the experience.

Leadership
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WPS Members and News Highlights-January 2025

WPS policymaking has begun for the 2025 Annual Meeting, January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and the Lunar New Year.

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Bird flu 2025, first H5N1 death, norovirus outbreak, and links between drinking alcohol and cancer [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about bird flu in 2025, norovirus and more.

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AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for Jan. 8, 2025: Bird flu 2025, first H5N1 death, norovirus outbreak, and links between drinking alcohol and cancer
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Bird flu 2025, first H5N1 death, norovirus outbreak, and links between drinking alcohol and cancer

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about bird flu in 2025, norovirus and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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1 Min Read

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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