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11 MIN READ

Time may be running out for free COVID testing, treatments and vaccines with Andrea Garcia JD, MPH

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how the end of the COVID-19 emergency will affect hospitals, physicians, as well as insured and uninsured patients.

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Public Health
AMA Update
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4 MIN READ

New study tallies excess physician deaths during early pandemic

COVID-19 has killed over 1 million in the U.S., a figure that would be far higher without doctors’ heroism. Learn about the physician death toll.

Physician Health
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3 MIN READ

COVID-19 vaccines

The AMA is tracking the latest on the COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) pandemic, including vaccine developments. Learn more.

Public Health
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5 MIN READ

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Jan. 30, 2023

In the news: FDA food safety shakeup, COVID PHE to end in May, policy drafted to ease blood donation restrictions for gay and bisexual men and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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9 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about the flu

After drastically lower influenza activity in previous years, the flu is back with a vengeance. An infectious diseases physician shares more.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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9 MIN READ

XBB.1.5 Omicron subvariant: Questions patients may have

The rise of the highly transmissible XBB.1.5 Omicron subvariant has led to questions among patients. Here’s what physicians should be ready to share.

Public Health
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11 MIN READ

The latest research on long COVID symptoms, treatments & more with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about long COVID symptoms and treatments.

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Public Health
AMA Update Podcast
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11 MIN READ

The latest research on long COVID symptoms, treatments & more with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about long COVID symptoms and treatments.

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Public Health
AMA Update
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5 MIN READ

Physicians, not judges, should direct patient care

Key principles of medical ethics are at stake in a Wisconsin case on forced use of ivermectin. Learn more about why the AMA is involved.

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