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AMA Update for Aug. 9, 2024: Advancements in pediatrics: Uses of artificial intelligence in mental health diagnosis and treatment
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Advancements in pediatrics: Uses of artificial intelligence in mental health diagnosis and treatment

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about AI in mental health diagnosis and treatment.

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Digital
AMA Update
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AMA study on maternal health in the city of Chicago

This new study examines the variations in access to maternal health care and maternal and infant health outcomes across specific neighborhoods in Chicago. Download a PDF of the study.

Population Health
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of July 15, 2024

In the news: Physical activity and longevity, TikTok health advice, long COVID data, childhood immunizations and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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To raise HPV vaccination rates, doctors must gain families’ trust

Direct-communication campaigns by Doug Eisert, MD, a pediatrician at Confluence Health, and colleagues boosted HPV vaccinations by 31% in rural Washington.

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Prevention & Wellness
Health System Spotlight
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More needs to be done to decrease youth access to e-cigarettes

Teen e-cigarette use has fallen, yet it’s still too high given the risk of lifelong nicotine addiction. AMA calls for stronger tobacco-control efforts.

Behavioral Health
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Bringing value-based care to the youngest patients

Jeffrey Bernstein, MD, a pediatrician with Privia Health, is applying lessons learned from adult health to enhance preventive care in pediatrics.

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Payment & Delivery Models
Health System Spotlight
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Consent, communication & decision making: CEJA reports

Download PDFs of reports on this topic for the Council on Ethical & Judicial Affairs (CEJA) presented during the AMA interim and annual meetings.

Ethical & Judicial Affairs
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After false start, FDA drags its feet on menthol cigarette ban

After 15 years of FDA stalling tactics, the AMA joins others in asking federal court to direct the agency to ban the products targeted at Black youth.

Behavioral Health
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Child safety: CSAPH reports

Download PDFs of reports on this topic for the Council on Science and Public Health (CSAPH) presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.

Science & Public Health