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Top health tips that hematologists want patients to know

Blood holds the keys to countless health conditions. Learn what hematologists want everyone to know about a handful of them.

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AMA Update for Oct. 30, 2024: McDonald's E. coli outbreak, new COVID and flu tests, plus bird flu 2024 and the latest H5N1 news
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McDonald's E. coli outbreak, new COVID and flu tests, plus bird flu 2024 and the latest H5N1 news

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest on new COVID and flu tests and bird flu transmission.

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AMA Update
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McDonald's E. coli outbreak, new COVID and flu tests, plus bird flu 2024 and the latest H5N1 news [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the latest on new COVID and flu tests and bird flu transmission.

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AMA encourages public to get vaccinated this respiratory virus season

AMA encourages every eligible person to get vaccinated against the respiratory diseases expected to cause illness this year—influenza, COVID-19, and RSV 

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The 7-step self-measured blood pressure (SMBP) quick guide

Download the SMBP quick guide PDF—an evidence-based resource to help physicians and care teams start using SMBP, including links to practical implementation tools. Learn more.

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7-step SMBP quick guide: 7 steps

Download the PDF to explore the seven key steps physicians and teams can take to use SMBP with patients with high blood pressure and access links to useful supporting resources.

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7-step SMBP quick guide: Ensure accuracy

Blood pressure (BP) constantly fluctuates in most people. Find out how to interpret results with the 7-step SMBP quick guide from the AMA.

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7-step SMBP quick guide: Interpret results

Download the PDF or view tables and summaries to help understand the results and numbers involved with SMBP. Learn more with the AMA's 7-step SMBP quick guide.

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Nearly 400,000 hospitalized with flu in U.S. last season

Only half got flu shot last year, and combined respiratory-virus burden unlikely to be lighter this season. It’s time to play defense against the flu.

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