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The American Medical Association, with headquarters at 515 N. State St. in Chicago, is the nation's largest doctor group. Founded in 1847, the AMA is a trade association that advocates on behalf of physicians. In June of each year, the group meets in Chicago for its annual policy meeting, where doctors' recent debates have put the group on record on a variety of issues. At the AMA, consensus and a focused agenda have become more important as the organization tries to move beyond incidents that hurt membership. One major problem was an embarrassing marketing deal with Sunbeam Corp. in the late 1990s. That deal, in which Sunbeam would have paid the AMA to endorse its products, ended with the AMA paying $10 m...
The American Medical Association, with headquarters at 515 N. State St. in Chicago, is the nation's largest doctor group. Founded in 1847, the AMA is a trade association that advocates on behalf of physicians. In June of each year, the group meets in Chicago for its annual policy meeting, where doctors' recent debates have put the group on record on a variety of issues. At the AMA, consensus and a focused agenda have become more important as the organization tries to move beyond incidents that hurt membership. One major problem was an embarrassing marketing deal with Sunbeam Corp. in the late 1990s. That deal, in which Sunbeam would have paid the AMA to endorse its products, ended with the AMA paying $10 million to get out. Although overall membership is still down slightly to nearly 240,000, the group says membership has stabilized somewhat. The group credits a re-allocation of its $20 million marketing budget in 2005 to showcase the organization as being in touch with everyday physicians and their patients. In recent years, the AMA has put considerable effort behind stopping attempts to cut Medicare payments to doctors.
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Working to diversify doctors of today
The American Medical Association of today recognizes that words alone do not remove the stain of past discrimination but they can help promote healing and propel us forward in our efforts to close the racial divide in health care ("Honor the oath,"...Tags: Discrimination, Health Organizations, Minority Groups, Back to School, Medical Services
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Wider TB testing is urged
Associated PressTuberculosis cases continue to fall in the United States, but some immigrants have disturbingly high rates of the disease, according to a study released yesterday that called for more aggressive action. TB rates were highest among residents from lower...Tags: Immigration, Demographics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Organizations, Migration
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Viagra may work for women, too
Sun reporterIt's a common side effect of many antidepressants: decreased sexual function. For years, doctors have known that men with the problem can get help from Viagra. Now a study confirms that the little blue pill may also help women. The research, which...Tags: Western Medicines, Pfizer Incorporated, Medicine, Health Organizations, Pharmaceuticals
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TB rates continue to fall in U.S.
Tuberculosis cases continue to fall in the United States, but some immigrants have disturbingly high rates of the disease, according to a study released Tuesday that called for more aggressive action. TB rates were highest among residents from lower...Tags: Health Organizations, Clubs and Associations, Medical Research
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Not just for men: Viagra may help women, too
The Associated PressViagra's effect in women has been disappointing, but a small study finds those on antidepressants may benefit from taking the little blue pills. The research involving 98 premenopausal women found Viagra helped with orgasm. But benefits did not extend to...Tags: Health Organizations, Palm Beach (Palm Beach, Florida), Western Medicines, Pfizer Incorporated, Pharmaceuticals
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Women on antidepressants may benefit from Viagra
Associated Press WriterViagra's effect in women has been disappointing, but a new small study finds those on antidepressants may benefit from taking the little blue pills. The research involving 98 premenopausal women found Viagra helped with orgasm. But the benefits did...Tags: Western Medicines, Palm Beach (Palm Beach, Florida), Pfizer Incorporated, BioSante Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, Medicine
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Study: Most nursing homes not ready for pandemics
Associated Press WriterNew research suggests more than half of nursing homes are not prepared to help overwhelmed hospitals in emergencies. Research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, released Tuesday, says nursing homes are not equipped to...Tags: Illnesses, Health Insurance, University of Michigan, Medical Services, Virus Diseases
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Researchers: Viagra may help women on antidepressants
Chicago Tribune NewspapersThe long search for the female equivalent of Viagra has led researchers to ... Viagra. In a small study of 98 women published Wednesday, the little blue pill helped women whose sexual performance had flagged as a side effect of taking antidepressants &#...Tags: Western Medicines, Pfizer Incorporated, Medicine, Health Organizations, Health Treatments
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Some Women May Benefit from Viagra
Associated PressCHICAGO -- Viagra's effect in women has been disappointing, but a new small study finds those on antidepressants may benefit from taking the little blue pills. The research involving 98 premenopausal women found Viagra helped with orgasm. But the...Tags: Western Medicines, Palm Beach (Palm Beach, Florida), Pfizer Incorporated, BioSante Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, Medicine
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Viagra may help women on antidepressants
CHICAGO - Viagra's effect in women has been disappointing, but a new small study finds those on antidepressants may benefit from taking the little blue pills. The research involving 98 premenopausal women found Viagra helped with orgasm. But the benefits...Tags: Health Organizations, Palm Beach (Palm Beach, Florida), Western Medicines, Pfizer Incorporated, Pharmaceuticals
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