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Routine Screening Toolkit

HIV, STIs, Viral Hepatitis and LTBI Routine Screening Toolkit

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David Purow, MD, featured on "Health vs. Hype" AMA podcast
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5 things patients should know about detoxing

The "Health vs. Hype" AMA podcast explores the $71 billion global industry built on cleansing the body of toxins—and whether it's even needed.

Prevention & Wellness
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Patient safety: How to discuss it, how to respond when harm occurs

A course in the AMA Health Systems Science Learning Series empowers medical students to understand and improve patient safety. 

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Prevention & Wellness
Succeeding in Medical School
John Whyte, MD, at the 2026 Annual Meeting of the HOD
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AMA CEO: Putting doctors back at center of the healthcare conversation

Marking an eventful first year at the helm, John Whyte, MD, MPH, detailed ambitious efforts to empower physicians to rebuild trust in science and medicine. 

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Leadership
Fighting for Physicians
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What doctors want patients to know about diverticulitis

Diverticulitis can turn silent colon pouches into painful inflammation. But plenty of interventions are available, depending on severity of diverticulitis.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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What doctors want patients to know about “summer finger bumps”

These itchy skin blisters, a symptom of dyshidrotic eczema, can happen year-round. Learn how to find relief and what to expect with this condition.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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AMA statement on HHS removing vice chairs of USPSTF

AMA urges HHS to restore USPSTF’s transparent member selection process, which includes clinicians with preventive medicine and primary care expertise.

Press Releases
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To 2026 graduates: You are medicine’s future—and its conscience

Practicing medicine is not only about science and skill. It’s about the daily opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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What doctors want patients to know about motion sickness

From car rides to roller coasters, motion sickness can strike fast. Knowing the common triggers and symptoms of motion sickness are key to prevention.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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What doctors want patients to know about injectable peptides

Growing interest in injecting peptides is fueling questions about safety and risks. Patients should look past the hype and talk with a physician first. 

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™