AMA Update for Jan. 22, 2025: Ozempic study on weight loss drugs side effects, FDA red dye 3 ban, flu cases and norovirus vaccine
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12 Min Read

Ozempic study on weight loss drugs side effects, FDA red dye 3 ban, flu cases and norovirus vaccine

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about new research on how GLP-1 drugs, bird flu and more.

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Chronic Diseases
AMA Update
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12 Min Read

Ozempic study on weight loss drugs side effects, FDA red dye 3 ban, flu cases and norovirus vaccine [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about new research on how GLP-1 drugs, bird flu and more.

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Chronic Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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Medicare changes in store for 2025 on primary care, vaccination

Despite congressional failure to stop across-the-board cuts, CMS officials detailed efforts to boost prevention and primary care’s value. 

CPT®
Sandra Adamson Fryhofer, MD
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With STIs on rise among older adults, here’s what doctors can do

Don’t be afraid to talk with patients 65 or older about safer sex practices. Vaccination options also can help prevent STIs.

Population Health
Physician in discussion with a patient
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6 Min Read

RSV vaccines: Questions patients may have and how to answer

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season often starts in the fall and peaks in winter. RSV vaccines are available to help reduce risk for severe illness.

Infectious Diseases
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4 Min Read

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.

Publications & Newsletters
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Dec. 2, 2024

In the news: Public health experts sound alarm on low vaccination rates, 30% of drugstores closed over a decade, leaded gasoline linked to psychiatric disorders and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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4 Min Read

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
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5 Min Read

6 reasons patients avoid flu vaccination

Concerns about safety and effectiveness are among the justifications patients offer to avoid getting a flu shot. Here is how physicians can respond.

Infectious Diseases