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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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Study pushes tuberculosis tests for immigrants to U.S. from Africa, Southeast Asia
Immigrants to the United States from Africa and Southeast Asia should be tested and treated for tuberculosis before they arrive to prevent importing the disease, according to a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers from...Tags: Clubs and Associations, Diseases, Health Organizations, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Migration
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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: Clubs and Associations, West Palm Beach, Pharmaceuticals, Palm Beach (Palm Beach, Florida), Health Organizations
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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: Clubs and Associations, Health Organizations, 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: Clubs and Associations, West Palm Beach, Pharmaceuticals, Palm Beach (Palm Beach, Florida), Health Organizations
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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: Clubs and Associations, Indiana University, Health Organizations, Prescription Drugs, Pfizer Incorporated
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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: Clubs and Associations, Health Organizations, Health and Safety at School, Medical Research, Demographics
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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: Clubs and Associations, West Palm Beach, Health Organizations, Palm Beach (Palm Beach, Florida), New Mexico
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Obama's plan for a healthy America
Forum Publishing GroupIn case you are wondering what Sen. Barack Obama's Health Care Plan looks like, visit www. barack obama .com, click on issues and healthcare. I must tell you, this is impressive. His plan encompasses almost every area at issue and certainly appears to...Tags: Clubs and Associations, Barack Obama, Health Organizations, National Government, Saddam Hussein
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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: Clubs and Associations, Health Organizations, New Mexico, Pfizer Incorporated, Medical Research
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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: Clubs and Associations, West Palm Beach, Health Organizations, Palm Beach (Palm Beach, Florida), New Mexico
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