The AMA House of Delegates adopted new policies at its annual meeting to promote public health. One policy aims to raise awareness of high-dose biotin supplements interfering with lab tests, including inaccurately low troponin levels. The FDA has warned that high-dosage biotin supplementation may lead to delayed or missed diagnoses of heart attacks. The AMA policy advocates for clear disclaimers on biotin supplement bottles. Other policies adopted include improving healthcare for underrepresented populations in rural areas, antismoking hotline information in tobacco-selling stores, reducing youth access to e-cigarettes, regulating nicotine analogue products, and establishing a cybersecurity relief fund.
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AMA adopts several new public health policies
