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Journal of the American Medical Association

American journal
Also known as: JAMA

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The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) is a prominent medical publication released 48 times a year by the American Medical Association (AMA). The AMA, founded in 1847, is an organization of American physicians dedicated to advancing the science and art of medicine and improving public health. JAMA is one of several journals published by the AMA, which also includes specialized publications in fields like internal medicine, psychiatry, and pediatrics, as well as the online journal JAMA Network Open.1

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