AMA Update for May 21, 2025: Cancer in people under 50, overdose deaths down, syphilis testing during pregnancy plus measles news
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11 Min Read

Cancer in people under 50, overdose deaths down, syphilis testing during pregnancy plus measles news

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about cancer in people under 50, syphilis and more.

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Chronic Diseases
AMA Update
Pregnant patient at a doctor's appointment
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10 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about getting a cesarean section

Often called a C-section, this is the most common major surgery performed in the U.S. Cindy Celnik, MD, an ob-gyn at HCA Healthcare, shares more.

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Population Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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10 Min Read

2025 measles outbreak, cervical cancer screening at home, prenatal cannabis use, healthy travel tips [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about cervical cancer screening at home and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
AMA Update for May 14, 2025: 2025 measles outbreak, cervical cancer screening at home, prenatal cannabis use, healthy travel tips
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10 Min Read

2025 measles outbreak, cervical cancer screening at home, prenatal cannabis use, healthy travel tips

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about cervical cancer screening at home and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of April 28, 2025

In the news: Risk factors for dementia have early impact, study pinpoints spike in maternal death rates, whooping cough continues rising in the U.S. and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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2 Min Read

Obstetrics and gynecology programs with the most residency positions

According to FREIDA™ data, obstetrics and gynecology offers 1,622 first-year medical residency positions. Here are the programs offering the most opportunities.

Prep for Residency
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10 most-viewed obstetrics and gynecology residency programs

FREIDA™ users have tallied more than 150,000 views of obstetrics and gynecology residency programs. Of the 298 obstetrics and gynecology residencies listed, here are the 10 programs that rose to the top for user interest.

Prep for Residency
Pregnant woman in doctor's appointment
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5 Min Read

What it’s like in obstetrics and gynecology: Shadowing Dr. Warner

AMA member Kimberly D. Warner, MD, says the drawbacks of an unpredictable schedule are offset by the rewards of seeing happy mothers and babies.

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Specialty Profiles
"Shadow Me" Specialty Series
Doctor shows pregnant patient an ultrasound on a digital tablet
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9 Min Read

Improving access to maternity care in Iowa’s health care deserts

57% of counties in Iowa don’t have an obstetric facility. That is why University of Iowa Health Care is focused on improving maternity care in the state.

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight