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6 Min Read

Switch to race-neutral test fixes missed asthma among Black kids

Henry Ford Health is among the organizations shifting to a lung-function equation free of false racial differences in lung capacity. 

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
AMA Update for April 9, 2025: Another measles death, pertussis news, a new Alzheimer's test, plus shingles and dementia study
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Another measles death, pertussis news, a new Alzheimer's test, plus shingles and dementia study

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about a new pertussis outbreak, a new Alzheimer's test and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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9 Min Read

Another measles death, pertussis news, a new Alzheimer's test, plus shingles and dementia study [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about a new pertussis outbreak, a new Alzheimer's test and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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Phone calls stable, but patient portal messages keep piling up

Medical subspecialists see a 9.9% rise in EHR time during their off hours, study shows. AMA resources help redesign workflow and cut inbox burdens.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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5 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 31, 2025

In the news: Measles outbreaks in 5 states, prescription stimulant misuse, shingles vaccine and dementia prevention, avoidable deaths and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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For millions with hypertension, home BP cuffs aren’t a good fit

When blood-pressure cuffs are too small, it can lead to higher BP about 40% of the time, which leads to improper treatment. Change is needed. 

Prevention & Wellness
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5 Min Read

How to ease physician concerns about health AI

AMA survey shows physicians’ use of AI is taking off, but doctors see need for more oversight and better workflow integration.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
AMA Update for March 31, 2025: AI in medicine, translational science and more from the Journal of the American Medical Association
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11 Min Read

AI in medicine, translational science and more from the Journal of the American Medical Association

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about JAMA+ AI and more.

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Digital
AMA Update
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11 Min Read

AI in medicine, translational science and more from the Journal of the American Medical Association [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about JAMA+ AI and more.

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Digital
AMA Update Podcast