AMA Update Public Health Spotlight

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CDC avian flu guidelines, bird flu in eggs, plus TikTok mental health & birth control misinformation [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about CDC avian flu guidelines.

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Infectious Diseases
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4 priorities for tackling the next public health emergency

AMA joins other influential groups in health care to push better coordination, data sharing with lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of April 1, 2024

In the news: Mpox cases already double 2023 numbers, FDA authorizes test of AI tool, risk of spreading avian flu for humans and more.

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When it comes to screening for HIV, STIs, what’s routine?

Routine screening for HIV, STIs, viral hepatitis and latent TB often takes back seat to complaint-driven care. New AMA advice helps increase screening.

Infectious Diseases
AMA Update for April 3, 2024: Disease outbreaks: measles, Mpox, tuberculosis, meningococcal, and bird flu 2024
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Disease outbreaks: measles, Mpox, tuberculosis, meningococcal, and bird flu 2024

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about Mpox, the bird flu, meningitis, TB and more. 

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Prevention & Wellness
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Disease outbreaks: measles, Mpox, tuberculosis, meningococcal, and bird flu 2024 [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about Mpox, the bird flu, meningitis, TB and more. 

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Infectious Diseases
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Health policy and economics: What medical students should know

An online course from the AMA offers a primer on the policy and financial sides of medicine that greatly affect patient outcomes.

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Rural infection preventionists need community support

When there’s a viral outbreak in a rural area, physicians and others working to control it need timely help. Learn more with the AMA and the CDC.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 25, 2024

In the news: Measles and tuberculosis cases on the rise, trends in insurance claim denials, biggest risk factors for dementia and more.

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