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After pandemic dip, how Texas system improved BP control to 78%

With patients delaying care, blood pressure control rates fell. Here’s how Southwestern Health Resources found a way to bring BP control back up.

Prevention & Wellness
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Nov. 8, 2021

In the news: Antiviral effective against COVID, border opens to vaccinated travelers, sleep and CV trouble, bariatric surgery and liver health, infants missing measles vax.

Publications & Newsletters
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Anuncios de servicio público animan adultos mejorar su presión arterial

La campaña “Éntrale a bajar tu presión” recuerda que se puede tomar cuatro pasos sencillos para controlar la presión arterial alta.

Press Releases
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Oct. 25, 2021

In the news: FDA panel backs COVID vaccine for kids 5-11, NIH to invest in at-home COVID tests, FDA adds warning to breast implants, new guidelines on chest pain.

Publications & Newsletters
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of July 19, 2021

In the news: Delta variant 83% of U.S. cases, heart failure linked to cancer risk, red meat and coronary heart disease, COVID vaccines effective against Delta variant.

Publications & Newsletters
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6 lifestyle changes patients should make to prevent heart disease

Physicians can recommend appropriate lifestyle changes as a key first step to preventing and treating heart disease. Learn more with the AMA.

Chronic Diseases
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 1, 2021

In the news: Johnson & Johnson vaccine, nursing home turnover, COVID-19 vaccines for all U.S. adults by end of May, ACA enrollment, heart disease and COVID-19.

Publications & Newsletters
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Feb. 1, 2021

In the news: CDC mask mandate on public transit, COVID-19 vaccines to pharmacies, COVID-19 antibodies last at least 6 months, iPhone 12 can disable defibrillators.

Publications & Newsletters
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7 ways to help your Black patients control high blood pressure

Most Black adults have hypertension. Learn how physicians and other health professionals can improve care for Black patients with high BP.

Population Health