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9 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about long COVID

Even mild SARS-CoV-2 infection can lead to long COVID. And with the transmissibility of the Omicron variant, patients may be concerned about the condition.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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2 MIN READ

How can doctors protect their patients from state violence?

Learn about the effort to reduce state-inflicted violence against patients, especially those from historically marginalized racial and ethnic groups.

Health Equity
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4 MIN READ

Open up and say “Ahh”—That should only start doctor’s oral exam

Learn why oral health is central to overall health, as well as what medical schools and residency programs can do to improve their training on it.

Health Equity
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3 MIN READ

Ethical questions arise when doctors support cops in the field

Learn how tactical health expertise can save lives and reduce trauma, as well as foster justice and peace.

Ethics
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4 MIN READ

What is the BA.2 or “stealth” Omicron subvariant?

More cases are being reported for the sub variant (BA.2) of the Omicron variant, referred to as “stealth” Omicron, for SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19).

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Public Health
Health Care Definitions
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6 MIN READ

What is a COVID-19 variant?

A variant in a virus develops after that virus mutates. Sometimes that mutation results in a new strain (variant) of the virus.

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Public Health
Health Care Definitions
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3 MIN READ

What should happen when a resident physician gets belittled

Effectively addressing bullying in the health care workplace involves modeling by senior staff and institutional interventions. Learn more.

Physician Health
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3 MIN READ

How unifying dental, medical care can advance health equity

The schism between the two domains dates to before the American Civil War. Learn more about how and why to bring them together.

Health Equity
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5 MIN READ

What is a COVID-19 booster dose?

AMA has news, FAQs, videos and more on COVID-19 vaccine booster doses. Learn more about booster shots and ways to protect against COVID-19.

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Public Health
Health Care Definitions