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AMA leadership and policy development through the World Medical Association

The AMA Delegation to the World Medical Association plays a major role in drafting proposing and authoring global policy on many important issues.

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14 MIN READ

How addictive is cannabis?

In this episode of the Moving Medicine podcast, learn about the potential for cannabis addiction, withdrawal symptoms and overdose.

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What doctors wish patients knew about managing eczema

This skin condition can be uncomfortable. Virginia Mason Franciscan Health dermatologist Edward Esparza, MD, PhD, shares how to manage eczema.

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Oct. 14, 2024

In the news: FDA reconsiders tirzepatide decision, House majority urges Medicare physician pay reform, Novavax COVID-19/influenza trial paused and more.

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New CME course: E-cigarettes & tobacco

Stay up to date on the adverse health effects of smoking and vaping tobacco while gaining important guidance on how to counsel patients on the risks and quitting.

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Menthol cigarette smokers join lawsuit asking for ban to finally begin

The AMA and other organizations amended complaint to include people directly affected by menthol flavoring. Learn who joined the lawsuit and why.

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4 MIN READ

Keep flavored e-cigarettes off shelves to protect kids’ health

The AMA and other health care organizations urge the Supreme Court to reverse lower-court ruling curbing FDA authority over flavored e-cig marketing.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Sept. 2, 2024

In the news: Depression could warn of Alzheimer’s, UnitedHealthcare launches new prior authorization program, more bad news on maternal health and more.

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Lung disease CME

Expert-designed educational resources from the American College of Chest Physicians help you stay on the cutting-edge of chest medicine.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 26, 2024

In the news: Return of free COVID-19 vaccines and tests, cellphone restrictions in schools, parental stress at crisis levels and more.

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9 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about lung cancer screening

By the time lung cancer signs and symptoms develop, it’s harder to treat. But screening and prevention can reduce the risk of dying from lung cancer.  

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™