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HIV, STIs and Viral Hepatitis Routine Screening Emergency Department Toolkit: Post-test education

Educating and engaging patients in their care is a critical consideration for how to implement an effective routine STD and STI testing program. Access the ED toolkit PDF and more.

Prevention & Wellness
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HIV, STIs and Viral Hepatitis Routine Screening Emergency Department Toolkit: Linkage to care

The routine screening process does not simply end with diagnosis. Access the toolkit PDF and more resources on next steps after result notification.

Prevention & Wellness
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HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit: Resource library

Access the library of resources available from the HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and Routine Screening toolkit for use in your practice.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Jan. 13, 2025

In the news: Radon and gestational diabetes risk, dementia trends, HMPV in the U.S., FDA action on nicotine in cigarettes and more.

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What doctors wish patients knew about family immunizations

Vaccines save millions of lives each year. Two infectious diseases physicians discuss the key role they should play for the loved ones in your family.

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How medical students used health systems science when COVID-19 hit

The pandemic emergency offered fresh opportunities to ramp up use of teamwork, tech to deepen learning and help patients, says recent study.

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WPS Members and News Highlights-January 2025

WPS policymaking has begun for the 2025 Annual Meeting, January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and the Lunar New Year.

Women Physicians
AMA Update for Jan. 15, 2025: California wildfire smoke and how to improve air quality during wildfires, plus norovirus treatments
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California wildfire smoke and how to improve air quality during wildfires, plus norovirus treatments

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about norovirus treatments and the California wildfires.

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California wildfire smoke and how to improve air quality during wildfires, plus norovirus treatments [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about norovirus treatments and the California wildfires.

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