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Lawsuit on FDA’s tobacco, nicotine regulation policy dismissed

FDA delayed safeguards as youth e-cigarette use skyrocketed. Physicians had urged court to uphold decision that agency start reviewing new products.

Judicial Advocacy
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Oct. 16, 2020: State Advocacy Update

AMA joins South Dakota physicians to urge "NO" vote on marijuana legalization and in the latest State Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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Many young adults hospitalized for COVID-19 face hard road

COVID-19 does not spare young people. Research is showing the median age of patients is dropping and morbidity is substantial among younger adults.

Infectious Diseases
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Mira Irons, MD, looks at factors driving the latest growth in new cases

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the latest numbers across the nation and the world and insights on vaccine development.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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6 things doctors can do to boost flu vaccination among children

The flu vaccine can help prevent dreaded “twindemic” of influenza, COVID-19 this winter. AMA member Gregory Blaschke, MD, outlines keys to follow.

Infectious Diseases
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Sept. 21, 2020

In the news: CDC reverses coronavirus testing guidelines on asymptomatic people in close contact with people who have tested positive and more

Publications & Newsletters
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Undocumented immigrants detained during COVID-19: How to help

Thousands of undocumented immigrants held in U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement custody have tested positive for COVID-19. Learn with the AMA how to advocate for detainees.

Population Health
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Physician moms on challenges they face during the pandemic

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 with a focus on the challenges physician moms face, as a part of a series of special episodes about women in medicine throughout September.

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Health Equity
AMA Update
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Get patients vaccinated to help avoid double whammy flu season

Childhood immunizations and flu shots for all could help hold off concurrent threats to the nation’s health care system already under stress from COVID-19.

Infectious Diseases