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4 Min Read

Behavioral health screening opens critical dialogue with patients

Screening can allow physicians to collect additional data, inform decisions on next steps—but it’s just one part of effective behavioral health care.

Behavioral Health
Louis Weinstein, MD
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6 Min Read

Life-changing lesson learned as a physician fellow: Be observant

A patient’s bewildering death spurred ob-gyn Louis Weinstein, MD, to identify HELLP syndrome, which affects about 45,000 U.S. patients a year.

Population Health
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11 Min Read

CDC updates on international travel, new COVID variant HV.1, Beyfortus, and congenital syphilis [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about CDC updates on new COVID variant HV.1 and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for Nov. 20, 2023: CDC updates on international travel, new COVID variant HV.1, Beyfortus, and congenital syphilis
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11 Min Read

CDC updates on international travel, new COVID variant HV.1, Beyfortus, and congenital syphilis

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about CDC updates on new COVID variant HV.1 and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
Shadow hand of figure behind frosted glass
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4 Min Read

Firearms compound the tragedy and trauma of domestic violence

The federal law banning firearm possession by domestic abusers is a lifesaving measure that should be upheld by our nation’s highest court.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
Nariman Heshmati, MD
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8 Min Read

To hear this ob-gyn’s pregnancy advice, patients can press play

AMA member Nariman Heshmati, MD, finds new ways to positively affect patient care. One of them is to answer common pregnancy questions on YouTube.

Population Health
Person checking their blood pressure
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4 Min Read

7 steps women should follow to improve blood pressure control

Learn from AMA member physicians about what women should keep in mind to lower their blood pressure and reduce their risk for heart disease.

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Population Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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12 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about carpal tunnel syndrome

There’s confusion among some patients who think any hand pain is carpal tunnel syndrome. But it’s not. Two hand surgeons set the record straight.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
AMA Update for Sept. 28, 2023: CDC guidelines for maternal RSV vaccine and latest FDA approvals with Sandra Fryhofer, MD
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15 Min Read

CDC guidelines for maternal RSV vaccine and latest FDA approvals with Sandra Fryhofer, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about CDC guidelines for maternal RSV vaccine and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update