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7 steps women should follow to improve blood pressure control

Learn from AMA member physicians about what women should keep in mind to lower their blood pressure and reduce their risk for heart disease.

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Over 1,700 organizations recognized for BP-control work

Health care organizations serving 8.6 million patients with hypertension were honored for measuring BP accurately and achieving high blood pressure control rates.

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Free COVID tests, new RSV vaccine recommendations, plus high blood pressure and depression in adults [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about COVID-19 testing and more.

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AMA Update for Sept. 27, 2023: Free COVID tests, new RSV vaccine recommendations, plus high blood pressure and depression in adults
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Free COVID tests, new RSV vaccine recommendations, plus high blood pressure and depression in adults

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about COVID-19 testing and more.

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Infectious Diseases
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Target: BP™ helps 8.6 million+ with hypertension improve heart health

The AHA and AMA celebrate more than 1,700 physician practices and health systems committed to blood pressure control.

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Target: BP™ ayuda a más de 8.6 millon pacientes hipertensos mejorar salud cardiaca

La American Heart Association y la American Medical Association celebran más de 1,700 organizaciones de cuidados de salud por esfuerzos para el control de presión arterial.

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BP measurement training needs a breakthrough. This might be it.

Many medical and other health-professional students don’t get the education they need to properly measure BP. Learn how the AMA is changing that.

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Why your patients should think twice on cuffless BP devices

Many wearables that offer BP measurements have been cleared by the FDA, but that doesn’t mean they are accurate. Learn more with the AMA.

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AMA awards grants to help standardize BPM training across the U.S.

The AMA today announced their grant program recipients who will receive standardized training on how to consistently take accurate BP measurements.

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