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AMA Update 400: Ozempic for weight loss, new sickle cell treatments and Medicare payment cuts

20 de diciembre de 2023 casimedicos AMA Update 00:13:06 0 Comments

Tips to stay safe this holiday season from COVID, flu and RSV, plus a look at some of the biggest stories over the last week and throughout year. AMA’s Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the new bill that would cancel the 2024 Medicare payment cuts for physicians, the FDA-approved sickle cell disease treatments, the CDC health alert about Rock Mountain spotted fever, the latest weight-loss drug trends and more. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

🦠 Free COVID test kits by mail still available: https://www.covid.gov/tests

🗣 Take action now! Contact your representatives about H.R.6683 – Preserving Seniors’ Access to Physicians Act of 2023: https://fixmedicarenow.org/take-action?vvsrc=%2FCampaigns%2F108965%2FRespond

💸 2024 Medicare physician fee schedule and more Medicare explained updates here: https://moving-medicine.ama-assn.org/

❓ Get all your Medicare fee schedule questions answered: https://bit.ly/AMA_MedicareBasics

🥼 Learn more about the AMA Recovery Plan for America’s Physicians: https://bit.ly/AMA_RecoveryPlan

🧪 Wondering «can I use an expired COVID test»? Check FDA COVID test expiration extension at: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices/home-otc-covid-19-diagnostic-tests#list

💉 For more info on at-home COVID tests, expired COVID-19 test accuracy, and RSV vaccine recommendations, watch: https://youtu.be/zmgZVum8H-w?si=cC0XltvJwpxZjho_

🔬Access the Journal of the American Medical Association online to read «Continued Treatment With Tirzepatide for Maintenance of Weight Reduction in Adults With Obesity», here: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2812936

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AMA Update 396: Rising COVID cases, China pneumonia outbreak and free COVID treatment with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

13 de diciembre de 2023 casimedicos AMA Update 00:12:15 0 Comments

The latest developments on respiratory virus season, including COVID and the flu. AMA’s Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the latest case counts, tips to protect yourself, why the COVID vaccination rate is so low, and a new government program that provides free COVID testing and treatment. Plus, an overview of everything we know about the rise of respiratory illnesses, including pneumonia, in China and the US. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

💧 Wastewater COVID dashboard via CDC National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS): https://www.cdc.gov/nwss/index.html

💊 Learn more about the Home Test to Treat program: https://www.test2treat.org/

🦠 Free COVID tests by mail still available: https://www.covid.gov/tests

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AMA Update 393: CDC updates on the latest COVID variants, flu and RSV in kids, plus pneumonia outbreak in China

6 de diciembre de 2023 casimedicos AMA Update 00:13:03 0 Comments

AMA’s Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, breaks down the latest vaccine news including why now is still a great time to get the flu vaccine and how your mood could impact how effective the flu vaccine is. She also discuss the latest rise in COVID-19 cases and the particularly hard impact COVID and RSV are having on children this year. Plus, key takeaways from CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen’s Congressional testimony and details about the CDC’s upcoming webinar with the AMA on respiratory virus season. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

💻 Register for AMA’s fireside chat with CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen & NCIRD Director Dr. Demetre Daskalakis on the fall and winter respiratory virus season: https://edhub.ama-assn.org/cdc-project-firstline/video-player/18835087

💉 CDC resources and toolkit for National Influenza Vaccination Week available at: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/resource-center/nivw/index.htm

💧 New wastewater COVID dashboard via CDC National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS): https://www.cdc.gov/nwss/index.html

📊 Visit RespVaxView for CDC COVID-19, flu, and RSV vaccination dashboards: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/imz-managers/coverage/respvaxview/

🦠 Free COVID tests by mail still available: https://www.covid.gov/tests

☎️ Call or text 9-8-8 if you or anyone you know needs help. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It provides free 24/7 confidential support for people in distress, crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the U.S. Visit https://988lifeline.org/ for more.

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AMA Update 367: New FDA warning label for Ozempic and Wegovy—plus how and where to get a free COVID vaccine

4 de octubre de 2023 casimedicos AMA Update 00:11:55 0 Comments

The updated COVID-19 vaccines are covered by insurance and no one should have to pay for them. AMA’s Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, clears up coverage issues with the latest COVID vaccines, provides an update on the rollout, and shares that nearly half of adults plan to get the updated vaccination. Plus, the side effects of Ozempic and the FDA’s new warning on its label. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

💉 Find free COVID-19 vaccines near you: https://www.vaccines.gov/

🦠 Uninsured? Check if you are eligible to get vaccinated at no cost if you’re underinsured: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/bridge/index.html

🩹 Many uninsured children can get COVID vaccines at no-cost through the Vaccines for Children Program. For more info and where to get a vaccine free of charge, visit VFC Questions and Answers for Parents: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/vfc/parents/qa-detailed.html

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AMA Update 363: Free COVID tests, new RSV vaccine recommendations, plus high blood pressure and depression in adults

27 de septiembre de 2023 casimedicos AMA Update 00:10:59 0 Comments

How to claim your free COVID tests from the federal government and get the most accurate results from COVID rapid tests. AMA’s Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, also discusses the latest COVID case numbers and the CDC’s recommendation on the RSV vaccine for pregnant people. Plus, a WHO report on hypertension and a study on ultraprocessed foods and depression in women. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

📦 To get free at-home COVID rapid tests delivered directly to your door, visit: https://www.covid.gov/tests

🧪 Have an expired COVID test? Check the FDA website before throwing out expired tests to see if OTC expiration dates were extended: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/coronavirus-covid-19-and-medical-devices/home-otc-covid-19-diagnostic-tests#list

🩸 Access AMA’s 7-step self-measured blood pressure quick guide, here: https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/hypertension/7-step-self-measured-blood-pressure-smbp-quick-guide

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AMA Update 356: FDA-authorized COVID boosters, plus Pirola variant & reinfection studies with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

13 de septiembre de 2023 casimedicos AMA Update 00:12:32 0 Comments

COVID-19 cases continue to rise, and the FDA authorizes new COVID-19 boosters. AMA’s Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, also discusses the latest news about the Eris (EG.5) and Pirola (BA.2.86) variants, the effects of COVID-19 reinfection, and its relationship with Long COVID. Plus, the CDC’s health advisory on RSV. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

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AMA Update 339: New FDA-approved RSV shot for babies and CDC’s ACIP meeting recap with Sandra Fryhofer, MD

10 de agosto de 2023 casimedicos AMA Update 00:13:48 0 Comments

The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended a new monoclonal antibody shot that can protect babies from RSV. The AMA’s ACIP liaison, Sandra Fryhofer, MD, joins to discuss the recommendation and details of the shot, including who should get it, how often and what the side effects are. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

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AMA Update 317: RSV vaccine recommendations and ACIP meeting recap with Sandra Fryhofer, MD

27 de junio de 2023 casimedicos AMA Update 00:16:26 0 Comments

Who should get vaccinated for RSV? What are the side effects and safety concerns for RSV vaccines? Your vaccine questions answered by Sandra Fryhofer, MD — the AMA ACIP liaison and AMA’s immediate past board chair. Dr. Fryhofer shares everything physicians need to know about the new recommendations from CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for both #RSV vaccines. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

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AMA Update 308: hMPV symptoms and what you need to know with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

7 de junio de 2023 casimedicos AMA Update 00:11:11 0 Comments

The latest on human metapneumovirus (hMPV), RSV vaccine approvals, changes in Medicaid coverage by state, reports about the next CDC director, and data from a new study on weight-loss surgery for kids published in JAMA Pediatrics with AMA’s Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

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AMA Update 302: COVID and RSV vaccines during pregnancy, new mpox vaccine data with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

24 de mayo de 2023 casimedicos AMA Update 00:10:56 0 Comments

AMA’s Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, shares the latest research findings, efficacy and safety concerns for the new RSV vaccine. Also covering recommended vaccines for pregnant peoples, and protecting yourself against monkeypox. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

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