AMA Update for Aug. 30, 2023: Latest from the CDC on fall COVID variants, new flu guidelines, plus malaria health alert
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11 Min Read

Latest from the CDC on fall COVID variants, new flu guidelines, plus malaria health alert

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about new COVID variants, flu guidelines and more.  

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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9 Min Read

XBB.1.5, new COVID-19 and flu at-home test, plus CDC shigellosis warning 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 new COVID-19 and flu at-home test.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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9 Min Read

XBB.1.5, new COVID-19 and flu at-home test, plus CDC shigellosis warning 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 new COVID-19 and flu at-home test.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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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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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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5 Min Read

Amid tripledemic, clinicians must redouble infection-control efforts

Michael Bell, MD, of the CDC details the measures hospitals and physician practices can take to stop the spread of SARS-CoV-2, RSV and flu.

Infectious Diseases
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5 Min Read

How the AMA will stand up for patients, physicians in 2023

The tripledemic, soaring burnout and Medicare pay cuts all mean physicians need a forceful ally on their side. Learn how the AMA will be there.

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Physician Health
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Dec. 12, 2022

In the news: Screenings detect only 14% of diagnosed cancers in U.S., link between COVID-19, POTS confirmed, surging flu activity drives demand for antivirals and more.

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4 Min Read

Tripledemic ramps up need for clear, constant scientific communication

Vaccines can help reduce flu and COVID-19 hospitalization risk, says JAMA editor-in-chief Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, MD, PhD, MAS. Learn more.

Infectious Diseases
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4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week Dec. 5, 2022

In the news: Vitamin D may be linked to cognitive performance, CMS proposes new prior authorization rule, worst flu season in a decade expected to worsen and more.

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