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AMA statement on United States v. Skrmetti

Supreme Court decision opens door to further government intrusion and interference into medicine.

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AMA Update for June 18, 2025: Summer COVID strain 2025, measles news, new RSV vaccine for infants and treatment for gonorrhea
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Summer COVID strain 2025, measles news, new RSV vaccine for infants and treatment for gonorrhea

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the summer COVID strain for 2025 and more.

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AMA Update for May 28, 2025: Measles and FDA news: Allergy medication alert, Alzheimer's blood test cleared, new COVID vaccine
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Measles and FDA news: Allergy medication alert, Alzheimer's blood test cleared, new COVID vaccine

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest news from the FDA about allergy medication and more.

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What doctors wish patients knew about lung cancer screening

By the time lung cancer signs and symptoms develop, it’s harder to treat. But screening and prevention can reduce the risk of dying from lung cancer.

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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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Are yearly visits needed for renewing non-controlled medication prescriptions?

Get real answers from the AMA to common myths about the continuation of non-controlled maintenance medication prescriptions.

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Debunking Regulatory Myths
AMA Update for May 14, 2025: 2025 measles outbreak, cervical cancer screening at home, prenatal cannabis use, healthy travel tips
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2025 measles outbreak, cervical cancer screening at home, prenatal cannabis use, healthy travel tips

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about cervical cancer screening at home and more.

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AMA Update for May 7, 2025: 2025 measles outbreak, bird flu updates, Alzheimer's disease news, plus colon cancer and gut health
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2025 measles outbreak, bird flu updates, Alzheimer's disease news, plus colon cancer and gut health

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn about the latest in measles, bird flu, Alzheimer's and more.

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AMA Update for April 30, 2025: Measles misinformation, new long COVID-19 symptom studies, plus childhood antibiotics and gut health
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Measles misinformation, new long COVID-19 symptom studies, plus childhood antibiotics and gut health

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest in long COVID studies and the measles outbreak.

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