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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 27, 2023

In the news: FDA rule on salt substitutes, undiagnosed atrial fibrillation in the U.S., Narcan (naloxone) to be available over the counter and more.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 13, 2023

In the news: Surge in maternal death rates, EPA limit on “forever chemicals” in drinking water, impact of sleep on vaccine effectiveness and more.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 6, 2023

In the news: Fatal opioid poisonings in children, lingering gastrointestinal problems after COVID infection, treatment for statin-intolerant patients and more.

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What doctors wish patients knew about falling U.S. life expectancy

The last time the U.S. experienced a two-year decline in life expectancy was during World War II. Three physicians share more about life expectancy.

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RSV vaccines, measles outbreaks & cardiovascular risks from long COVID with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about cardiovascular risks from long COVID-19, measles outbreaks and more.

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Infectious Diseases
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RSV vaccines, measles outbreaks & cardiovascular risks from long COVID with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about cardiovascular risks from long COVID-19, measles outbreaks and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Feb. 27, 2023

In the news: Overweight, obesity rates could double by 2035, sugar substitute may raise risk for stroke and heart attack, OTC at-home COVID/flu test and more.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Feb. 13, 2023

In the news: children missing out on vital nutrition, early indicators of CVD and cognitive ability, COVID-19’s link to diabetes, FDA drug approvals and more.

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What doctors wish patients knew about heart-disease prevention

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in the U.S. But it doesn’t have to be. That’s why knowing the steps for preventing heart disease is key.

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Prevention & Wellness
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