Person in face mask preparing a classroom
·
4 Min Read

Back to school: What physicians can say to parents weighing the decision

Parents are wondering if they should send their children back to school in the fall. Here’s how physicians can aid them in that decision.

Population Health
Group of male pre-teens
·
4 Min Read

Teen prediabetes skyrockets: 3 ways physicians can help

It is critical for physicians to advance the prediabetes conversation with their younger patients. Here’s how.

Prevention & Wellness
·
3 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of June 15, 2020

In the news: New CDC COVID-19 guidelines, COVID-19 and underlying conditions, SARS-CoV-2 and kids, blood types linked to COVID-19 severity, COVID-19 plasma treatment.

Publications & Newsletters
Sheryl Hirsch, MD
·
6 Min Read

Small private practice reopening prioritizes patient, staff safety

Learn how a pediatric practice has outlasted financial uncertainty caused by COVID-19 and is opening its doors a little wider to see more patients.

Private Practices
Woman looking out window
·
4 Min Read

How domestic abuse gets missed as America stays home

COVID-19 stressors can contribute to a “hidden crisis” of intimate-partner violence, child abuse and elder abuse. Learn more about what physicians can do to stop it.

Injury & Violence
·
4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of May 25 - 29, 2020

The news: 80 mill. babies missing vaccines, CDC guidance on antibody tests, study on asymptomatic COVID-19 patients, prescription drug supply, Dr. Harris op-ed

Publications & Newsletters
·
4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of May 11, 2020

In the news: Child vaccination rates declining, app may help track COVID-19 cases, new studies on COVID-19 infections and treatment, CDC health advisory for kids.

Publications & Newsletters
·
4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of May 4, 2020

In the news: Pandemic may last two years, FDA orders antibody tests to prove accuracy, kids and COVID-19, blood thinners may help COVID-19 patients on ventilators.

Publications & Newsletters
Teenager smoking an e-cigarette
·
4 Min Read

Teen cannabis vaping: How doctors can counter the rising trend

14% of high-school seniors are vaping cannabis. Learn about the adverse health impact, and how physicians should counsel their teenage patients.

Behavioral Health