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AMA Update for Dec. 11, 2024: USDA milk testing, raw milk recall, plus new flu treatment study and the current COVID variant (index only)
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USDA milk testing, raw milk recall, plus new flu treatment study and the current COVID variant

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10 must-read bioethics articles published in 2024

On topics such as drug shortages and inpatient psychiatric care, a variety of bioethics articles published this year have caught readers’ attention. 

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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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COVID-19 deaths drop, but mortality data shows room for prevention

While there has been a shift in leading causes of death, physicians continue to play a key role in preventing chronic diseases, AMA experts say.

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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.

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How physicians can better meet veterans’ mental health needs

Veterans and their families have particular needs, especially in mental health. Learn how to approach caring for such patients.

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AMA advocacy to improve maternal health

The AMA is committed to tackling the issues surrounding maternal mortality and morbidity. Download the PDFs and learn more about ongoing efforts on improving maternal health.

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Nov. 1, 2024: State Advocacy Update

Healthy physicians are the backbone of a healthy system and more in the latest State Advocacy Update.

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How addictive is cannabis?

In this episode of the Moving Medicine podcast, learn about the potential for cannabis addiction, withdrawal symptoms and overdose.

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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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