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6 Min Read

At Iowa’s only long COVID clinic, persistence pays off

Learn how physicians at the University of Iowa wrestle with clinical uncertainties, politicized care to help patients debilitated by their symptoms.

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Infectious Diseases
Health System Spotlight
Hospital building
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5 Min Read

End restrictions on physician-owned hospitals to expand quality care

We can offer patients greater choice and create new opportunities for high-quality care by removing barriers to physician-owned hospitals.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of July 31, 2023

In the news: New Medicare program for dementia care, deaths tied to excessive drinking on the rise, USPSTF recommendation on folic acid and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of July 24, 2023

In the news: Depression’s link to dementia risk, USPSTF on speech and language delay screening, alpha-gal syndrome in the U.S. and more.

Publications & Newsletters
Peter Hotez, MD, PhD
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5 Min Read

5 tips to battle anti-science aggression from doctor on front lines

Peter Hotez, MD, PhD, recently faced real-life stalking for refusing to appear with anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Here’s what he learned. 

Prevention & Wellness
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4 Min Read

What is high blood pressure?

AMA tools and resources—including communication strategies, infographic and quick guide PDFs—enable physicians to better diagnose and manage high BP while also helping patients take an active role in the process.

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Prevention & Wellness
Health Care Definitions
Ethan Lazarus, MD
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4 Min Read

With U.S. obesity rate over 40%, 3 treatment keys for doctors

The AMA recognized obesity as a disease a decade ago, yet the epidemic has worsened. Learn how physicians can address obesity like any other condition.

Chronic Diseases
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5 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of July 10, 2023

In the news: OTC contraceptive approved, prior authorization a tool “to delay and deny care,” deepening mental health crisis in the U.S. and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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3 Min Read

How to improve maternal health? Moms’ phones can offer answers

AMA member Tolúwalàṣé Ajayi, MD, leads research for an app that helps pregnant patients share information and learn about healthy pregnancies.

Population Health