AMA Update for May 21, 2025: Cancer in people under 50, overdose deaths down, syphilis testing during pregnancy plus measles news
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Cancer in people under 50, overdose deaths down, syphilis testing during pregnancy plus measles news

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about cancer in people under 50, syphilis and more.

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Chronic Diseases
AMA Update
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of May 12, 2025

In the news: At-home cervical cancer screening, overdose deaths in the U.S., CRISPR therapy for infant with rare genetic disease and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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Statement on renewal of public health emergency for overdose epidemic

The AMA commends Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and HHS for renewing the public health emergency declaration to address the nation’s opioid epidemic.

Press Releases
Woman looking at prescription medication
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FDA moves to change labeling on buprenorphine dosing

Higher doses of the medication for opioid-use disorder are sometimes needed. Payers must follow the FDA’s lead to help save lives.

Behavioral Health
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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.

Publications & Newsletters
Hand interrupts a series of falling blocks
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What else must be done to end the drug-overdose epidemic

Overdose deaths have plateaued, but multiple policy barriers are holding back further progress. Lawmakers should follow the evidence on what works to save lives.

Behavioral Health
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Dec. 6, 2024: Advocacy Update spotlight on the 2024 AMA overdose report highlights

2024 AMA overdose report highlights national actions and state-by-state data, and more in the latest Advocacy Update spotlight.

Advocacy Update
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New report calls for urgent action to combat overdose epidemic

The AMA's 2024 Overdose Epidemic Report includes new data from across the country and provides policy recommendations for state and federal policymakers.

Press Releases
AMA Update for Oct. 28, 2024: Why overdose deaths declined, barriers to SUD treatment and ending the overdose epidemic
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Why overdose deaths declined, barriers to SUD treatment and ending the overdose epidemic

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest in fighting to end the overdose epidemic.

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Behavioral Health
AMA Update