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4 Min Read

Help your patients get a bigger health boost from their coffee

Coffee lovers now have a reason to rejoice. That daily cup of joe doesn’t just boost energy—it provides health benefits too. Learn more with the AMA.

Prevention & Wellness
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3 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 13, 2023

In the news: Surge in maternal death rates, EPA limit on “forever chemicals” in drinking water, impact of sleep on vaccine effectiveness and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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4 Min Read

AMA to court: Don’t overturn FDA approval of mifepristone

Federal lawsuit over drug used in medication abortion is driven by ideology, not science. A hearing in the case is being held Wednesday.

Judicial Advocacy
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4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 6, 2023

In the news: Fatal opioid poisonings in children, lingering gastrointestinal problems after COVID infection, treatment for statin-intolerant patients and more.

Publications & Newsletters
Permanente: Breast cancer scan
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8 Min Read

Q&A: How swift communication of mammography results eases anxiety

Some patients wait 30 days for routine mammography results. This Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group physician’s team cut the wait to under an hour.

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Prevention & Wellness
Health System Spotlight
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5 Min Read

What it takes to maintain open access to reproductive health care

Anticipating abortion bans, a clinic opened in Southern Illinois to offer reproductive health care. Now waiting times are rising. Learn more.

Population Health
Pregnant patient and physician
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4 Min Read

Stepping up to help pregnant patients with substance-use disorders

AMA member Ruchi Fitzgerald, MD, helps run an innovative effort to help pregnant patients and others with substance-use disorder get lifesaving care.

Behavioral Health
Pregnant patient checking blood pressure
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7 Min Read

Q&A: Innovating in maternal health to address 3 key factors

“Layers of protection” are needed for new moms, says ob-gyn Ericka C. Gibson, MD, MPH. Learn about her work at The Southeast Permanente Medical Group.

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight
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8 Min Read

COVID-19 vaccine added to immunization schedules for adults and children with Sandra Fryhofer, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about immunization schedules for adults and children.

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Prevention & Wellness
AMA Update