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Leana Wen, MD, MSc, on her top public health priorities for 2023 [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the top public health priorities from CNN medical analyst Leana Wen, MD, MSc.

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Prevention & Wellness
AMA Update Podcast
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Study sheds light on SARS-CoV-2 transmission in homes with kids

Henry Ford Health helps collect extensive data showing how asymptomatic children spread SARS-CoV-2. Learn more about the NIH-funded research findings.

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Infectious Diseases
Health System Spotlight
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Work to close insurance coverage gaps for preventive care

Physicians move to address gaps affecting three distinct patient populations, part of the AMA’s ongoing work to expand insurance coverage.

Interim Meeting
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Public health: CSAPH reports

Download PDFs of reports on this topic for the Council on Science and Public Health (CSAPH) presented during the AMA Interim and Annual Meetings.

Science & Public Health
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5 ways to help patients with obesity make lifestyle changes

Learn how to talk with patients with obesity to ensure they get the evidence-based treatment and support they deserve.

Chronic Diseases
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4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of July 25, 2022

In the news: chronic health issues in young adults, deadly bacteria in soil and water samples, handling extreme heat risks, long COVID symptoms and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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2 reasons to steer patients away from supplements for weight loss

Over-the-counter products designed to spur weight loss shouldn’t be part of the treatment plan. Learn with the AMA, and find out what does work.

Chronic Diseases
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4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of June 6, 2022

In the news: CVD risk in childhood cancer survivors, coffee may help protect the kidneys, smoking frequency and nicotine dependence in teens and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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4 Min Read

Patients can follow these steps to help reverse prediabetes

More than one in three adults in the U.S. lives with prediabetes. Learn what doctors wish patients knew about managing prediabetes.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™