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American Medical News - 05/03/2013
Freestanding emergency department growth creates backlash
The number of facilities is on the rise due to pressures from increased health care demand, but questions over fees are dogging their operators.
JAMA - 05/01/2013
Immunogenicity of HPV Vaccine in Girls vs Women
In a multicenter, age-stratified study of 830 healthy females, Dobson and coauthors determine whether mean antibody levels to human papillomavirus (HPV)–16 and HPV-18 among girls receiving 2 doses was noninferior to young women receiving 3 doses in an effort to protect against cervical cancer.
AMA President Blog - 04/30/2013
On the Road with AMA President, Jeremy A. Lazarus, MD
Dr. Lazarus writes about the AMA's aim to break the hold of cardiovascular disease, diabetes on the nation.
The Medicare NewsGroup - 04/25/2013
To Improve Health Outcomes, AMA Tackles Cardiovascular Disease, Type 2 Diabetes
The AMA is uniquely positioned to join the efforts currently underway to tackle these diseases and create a healthier America.
AMA Press Release - 04/23/2013
Wondering What To Do With Unused or Expired Drugs?
The AMA encourages patients to participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on April 27 to safely dispose of their unused or expired prescription drugs.
AMA Statemement - 04/23/2013
AMA: Marilyn Tavenner Should be Confirmed as CMS Administrator
The AMA strongly urges the U.S. Senate to swiftly confirm Marilyn Tavenner as administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
AMA Press Release - 04/22/2013
AMA Unveils First Phase of Improving Health Outcomes Initiative: Preventing Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes
The AMA announced the first phase of its new multi-year, multi-million dollar improving health outcomes (IHO) initiative: preventing cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes and improving health outcomes for those with these conditions.
MedPage Today - 04/22/2013
AMA Launches Diabetes, Heart Disease Programs
The AMA will partner with national programs and private organizations in an effort to combat cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
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