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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Dec. 9, 2024

In the news: Life expectancy in U.S., EPA ban on carcinogens in everyday items, flu vaccinations among kids, USPSTF on cervical cancer screening and more.

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Breaking down barriers

Support the AMA’s efforts to secure patients’ right to quality health care. Help us expand access to care for marginalized and minoritized communities in the U.S.

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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.

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What doctors wish patients knew about endometriosis

Endometriosis is a chronic and painful condition that remains under-recognized. Katie Peterson, MD, an ob-gyn at Confluence Health, offers insight.

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Insights from doctors about different physician specialties

From emergency medicine to general surgery, physicians from AMA Health System Program member organizations provide a look into their specialties.

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Education from the National Coalition for Sexual Health

Deliver inclusive and effective sexual health care with education and tools from NCSH.

AMA Update for Dec. 4, 2024: Bird flu in California, walking pneumonia in kids and more viruses going around at the moment 2024
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Bird flu in California, walking pneumonia in kids and more viruses going around at the moment 2024

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about viruses going around this season.

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AMA Update
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Bird flu in California, walking pneumonia in kids and more viruses going around at the moment 2024 [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about viruses going around this season.

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AMA Update Podcast
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Nov. 18, 2024

In the news: Half U.S. adults eligible for semaglitude, low vaccination rates for respiratory season, 1 in 10 has high cholesterol and more.

Publications & Newsletters

Reproductive health education

Gain essential knowledge on patient-centered sexual and reproductive health, with free evidence-based curricula from Innovating Education in Reproductive Health.

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Physicians’ progress toward ending the nation’s drug overdose epidemic

Learn more about physicians’ actions toward ending the nation’s drug-related overdose and death epidemic—and what still needs to be done. Download PDF of the Overdose Epidemic Report.

Overdose Epidemic
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Act early to improve maternal health. Here’s how.

Technology, early tracking and strong communication are essential to improving outcomes across health systems during pregnancy and postpartum. 

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