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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Sept. 21, 2020

In the news: CDC reverses coronavirus testing guidelines on asymptomatic people in close contact with people who have tested positive and more

Publications & Newsletters
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Sandra Fryhofer, MD, discusses the latest on phase 3 vaccines trials

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 the latest on vaccines for COVID-19.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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5 Min Read

6 things doctors wish patients knew about “coronasomnia”

The pandemic is making it harder for many to get rest, leading to a phenomenon some experts call “coronasomnia.” Here’s what your patients should know.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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4 Min Read

Pandemic brings new expectations for medical students’ behavior

To prevent spread of SARS-CoV-2 that could further disrupt medical education, medical students face added responsibility inside and outside the clinical realm.

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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Undocumented immigrants detained during COVID-19: How to help

Thousands of undocumented immigrants held in U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement custody have tested positive for COVID-19. Learn with the AMA how to advocate for detainees.

Population Health
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3 Min Read

Medical consensus: Follow evidence on coronavirus vaccine review

78% of Americans are worried that politics will drive SARS-CoV-2 vaccine decision-making. Here’s how to make sure science carries the day.

Infectious Diseases
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AMA experts on easing patient concerns about the safety of preventive exams

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by recognizing the continued sacrifices of health care workers during the pandemic.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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Budget deal includes critical loan-repayment relief for doctors

Changes to terms of Medicare advance payment programs lift an “economic sword hanging over physician practices,” says AMA President Susan R. Bailey, MD.

Medicare & Medicaid
COVID-19 testing
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Why CDC was right to revise coronavirus testing guidelines

The agency has walked back guidance posted to its website that advised against testing asymptomatic patients exposed to COVID-19.

Infectious Diseases