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AMA Update for Jan. 10, 2024: Symptoms of new COVID variant JN.1, latest studies on Paxlovid rebound and hydroxychloroquine
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Symptoms of new COVID variant JN.1, latest studies on Paxlovid rebound and hydroxychloroquine

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about symptoms of new COVID-19 variant JN.1 and more.

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Infectious Diseases
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Big changes will streamline CPT coding for immunization

Changes to the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set reflect evolution in the COVID-19 response. Learn more with the AMA.

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CDC: Physicians “the lynchpin” for boosting low vaccination rates

Uptake on COVID-19, flu and RSV vaccines remains far too low. Get tips and tools from the CDC to boost your patients’ vaccination rate.

Prevention & Wellness
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Dec. 18, 2023

In the news: Google releases MedLM AI to answer medical questions, severe obesity on the rise among young children, JN.1 a COVID “variant of interest” and more.

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AMA Update for Dec. 20, 2023: Ozempic for weight loss, Zepbound JAMA study, new sickle cell treatments and Medicare payment cuts
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Ozempic for weight loss, Zepbound JAMA study, new sickle cell treatments and Medicare payment cuts

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about Ozempic for weight loss, sickle cell treatments and more.

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Chronic Diseases
AMA Update
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Ozempic for weight loss, Zepbound JAMA study, new sickle cell treatments and Medicare payment cuts [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about Ozempic for weight loss, sickle cell treatments and more.

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Chronic Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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AMA offers 10 health recommendations for new year

AMA offers recommendations to help Americans make the most impactful, long-lasting improvements to their health in 2024 and beyond.

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JN.1 Omicron subvariant: Questions patients may have

As the U.S. confronts respiratory virus season, the COVID-19 Omicron subvariant JN.1 has emerged, quickly becoming a prevalent strain. Learn more.

Infectious Diseases
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Dec. 11, 2023

In the news: FDA approves CRISPR gene-editing for sickle cell disease, tirzepatide’s weight loss rebound, USPSTF recommendation on childhood obesity and more.

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