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11 vital coronavirus research findings you should know about

An “infodemic” has made it harder for patients and doctors to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. JAMA Network reports have helped set the record straight.

Infectious Diseases
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10 Min Read

Combating racism in med ed to address health care disparities

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing how combating racism within medical education helps address health care disparities.

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Medical School Diversity
AMA Update
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5 Min Read

6 things doctors wish patients knew about flying during the pandemic

While COVID-19 cases continue to swiftly rise and people are encouraged to celebrate virtually, here’s what you should know if you decide to fly.

Infectious Diseases
Bechara Choucair, MD
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11 Min Read

COVID-19 is transforming public health. It’s not the first time.

The pandemic is the latest in a line of revolutions in public health. Learn how these changes are playing out in the Kaiser Permanente health system.

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Infectious Diseases
Health System Spotlight
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3 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Nov. 16, 2020

In the news: COVID-19 survivors and ongoing health issues, COVID-19 hospitalization across races, 3M estimated active SARS-CoV-2 cases in U.S., delirium in SARS-CoV-2 patients.

Publications & Newsletters
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4 Min Read

Nov. 20, 2020: National Advocacy Update

Trump Administration urged by physicians, nurses and hospitals to share COVID-19 data with Biden transition team and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
David O. Barbe, MD, MHA
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14 Min Read

Q&A: Dr. David Barbe takes helm of World Medical Association

As COVID-19 pandemic strains physicians everywhere, the former AMA president plans to put patients, professionalism at forefront on global stage.

Office of International Relations
Young woman in a bubble
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4 Min Read

A medical resident’s view of COVID-19: Dystopian tale come to life

Working as an internal medicine resident during the pandemic’s peak feels like something from a horror story. Learn how writing about it can help.

Resident Wellness
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AMA, AHA, ANA urge public to scale back holiday plans, reduce COVID-19 spread

Frontline health care professionals strongly urge everyone throughout our country to celebrate responsibly this holiday season

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