AMA Routine Screening Community of Practice

Meet with experts and other clinicians at the AMA Routine Screening of Infectious Diseases Community of Practice. Office hours available through July.

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How innovations in GI surgery are advancing the field of endosurgery with Jennifer Christie, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about endoscopy and how prior authorization plays a role in GI surgery.

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5 communications tips for doctors in the disinformation age

Whether on social media or in person, learn with the AMA about how to amplify your impact and enhance your ability to disseminate accurate information.

Prevention & Wellness
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Dr. Peter Hotez on the anti-science movement and declining Joe Rogan’s debate challenge [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the anti-science movement.

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Dr. Peter Hotez on the anti-science movement and declining Joe Rogan’s debate challenge

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the anti-science movement.

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What doctors want patients to know about irritable bowel syndrome

Discomfort from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can disrupt daily routines and dampen quality of life. A gastroenterologist shares what to keep in mind.

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What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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AMA adopts new policy clarifying role of BMI as a measure in medicine

Policy aimed at clarifying how body mass index (BMI) can be used as a measure in medicine.

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AMA: Use of BMI alone is an imperfect clinical measure

Body mass index (BMI) is easy to measure and cheap to do, but falls short in numerous ways at the individual patient level, says new AMA policy.

Chronic Diseases
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AMA adopts new public health policies to improve health of nation

The AMA gathered physician & medical student leaders from all corners of medicine at its Annual Meeting to shape guiding policies on emerging health care topics.

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Growth of self-directed testing raises risks of patient confusion

Direct-access tests—also called self-service labs—can be misunderstood or misinterpreted by patients. The AMA adopts new policy to protect patients.

Prevention & Wellness