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2 Min Read

AMA applauds FDA approval of OTC birth control

The FDA’s approval for over-the-counter birth control is a monumental step to provide broader access to safe reproductive health care for millions of patients.

Press Releases
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3 Min Read

How to improve maternal health? Moms’ phones can offer answers

AMA member Tolúwalàṣé Ajayi, MD, leads research for an app that helps pregnant patients share information and learn about healthy pregnancies.

Population Health
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4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of July 3, 2023

In the news: New Alzheimer’s drug gets FDA approval, maternal mortality rates double, PFAS in drinking water and more.

Publications & Newsletters
Excellence in Medicine Awards
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11 Min Read

These 11 doctors are moving medicine forward. Find out how.

Learn about an inspiring group of physicians whose advocacy, research and volunteerism serve as shining examples for all of medicine.

Awards
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4 Min Read

Don’t criminalize pregnant patients with substance-use disorders

An Ohio mom was prosecuted after disclosing her illicit drug use upon giving birth. Learn why an appeals court was right to overturn her conviction.

Judicial Advocacy
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8 Min Read

Malaria cases, RSV vaccine, new maternal mortality & e-cigarette studies with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the RSV vaccine, Malaria cases and more.

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Prevention & Wellness
AMA Update
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8 Min Read

Malaria cases, RSV vaccine, new maternal mortality & e-cigarette studies with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the RSV vaccine, Malaria cases and more.

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Prevention & Wellness
AMA Update Podcast
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5 Min Read

Boosting treatment for incarcerated pregnant patients with SUDs

Pregnant people with a substance use disorder have the same right to treatment as any other person with an SUD. Learn more.

Behavioral Health
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4 Min Read

How digitally enabled care can improve postpartum outcomes

Learn how Ochsner Health is connecting moms to remote care to help them during pregnancy and in postpartum.

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Digital
Health System Spotlight