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5 Min Read

5 ways the pandemic may transform medical education

Some innovations put in place for medical students during COVID-19 may remain in place well after the pandemic’s end.

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
Close-up of a burning cigarette and cigarette pack text-only warning label
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4 Min Read

Why graphic health warnings are needed on cigarette labels

Most fail to notice today’s cautions, and R.J. Reynolds liked it that way. AMA, other physician organizations urge federal court to allow bolder warnings.

Behavioral Health
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5 Min Read

How to prioritize chronic disease prevention with Latinx patients

The Latinx population is disproportionately affected by chronic diseases compared with other ethnic, racial and socioeconomic groups. Here’s how doctors can help.

Population Health
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4 Min Read

Sept. 18, 2020: Judicial Advocacy Update

AMA joins lawsuit against FDA and more in the latest Judicial Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
Cigarettes
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3 Min Read

It's time for the FDA to crack down on menthol flavoring

AMA joins lawsuit to compel FDA to ban menthol-flavored cigarettes. Agency’s failure to act has deadly consequences, especially for Black Americans.

Behavioral Health
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3 Min Read

American Medical Association (AMA) joins lawsuit against FDA

Menthol cigarettes have killed thousands of Americans, particularly African Americans, in the time the FDA has delayed action.

Press Releases
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10 Min Read

Mira Irons, MD, on what’s behind the continuing high number of 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 taking a look at the continuing high number of new cases.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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6 Min Read

The latest on smoking cessation: 8 things physicians should know

Quitting is more important than ever because smoking reduces lung capacity and increases the risk for many respiratory infections. Learn what physicians can do.

Behavioral Health
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6 Min Read

March 12, 2020: National Advocacy Update

Inoperability rules, HHS to relieve federal burden and more in the latest AMA national advocacy news.

Advocacy Update