AMA Update Public Health Spotlight

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Jan. 6, 2025

In the news: Surgeon General recommendation on warning labels on alcohol, first bird flu death in U.S., high drug overdose death rate and more.

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AMA Update for Jan. 8, 2025: Bird flu 2025, first H5N1 death, norovirus outbreak, and links between drinking alcohol and cancer
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Bird flu 2025, first H5N1 death, norovirus outbreak, and links between drinking alcohol and cancer

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about bird flu in 2025, norovirus and more.

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Bird flu 2025, first H5N1 death, norovirus outbreak, and links between drinking alcohol and cancer [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about bird flu in 2025, norovirus and more.

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Medicare changes in store for 2025 on primary care, vaccination

Despite congressional failure to stop across-the-board cuts, CMS officials detailed efforts to boost prevention and primary care’s value. 

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With STIs on rise among older adults, here’s what doctors can do

Don’t be afraid to talk with patients 65 or older about safer sex practices. Vaccination options also can help prevent STIs.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Dec. 30, 2024

In the news: CDC reports surge in gastrointestinal illnesses, respiratory virus season ramps up, experts probe link between dietary habits and childhood kidney stones and more.

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What doctors wish patients knew about bacterial meningitis

Bacterial meningitis is not common, but it is a medical emergency. Jeffrey Silvers, MD, an infectious diseases physician at Sutter Health, shares more.

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RSV vaccines: Questions patients may have and how to answer

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season often starts in the fall and peaks in winter. RSV vaccines are available to help reduce risk for severe illness.

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USMLE scraps plan for shortened Step exams

Medical students’ objections to shortening some administrations of the USMLE resulted in a course reversal by the bodies overseeing the exams.

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