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4 MIN READ

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Feb. 20, 2023

In the news: Impact of sleep on mortality, FDA warning on contaminated eye drops expanded, monoclonal antibodies successfully treat RSV in kids and more.

Publications & Newsletters
Preeti Malani, MD
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8 MIN READ

How physicians can address COVID-19 vaccine booster fatigue

COVID-19 bivalent boosters offer increased protection against infection and severe disease, but uptake is low. Preeti Malani, MD, shares what to know.

Public Health
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4 MIN READ

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Feb. 13, 2023

In the news: children missing out on vital nutrition, early indicators of CVD and cognitive ability, COVID-19’s link to diabetes, FDA drug approvals and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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10 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about long COVID-19 brain fog

While brain fog is not a medical term, it is one of long COVID’s most misunderstood symptoms. Three physicians share how to manage brain fog.

Public Health
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4 MIN READ

Diet patterns that can boost longevity, cut chronic disease

Following any of these healthy eating patterns can cut the risk of early death by 20%, says a study of nearly 120,000 people over three decades.

Public Health
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4 MIN READ

Child gun injuries up 52% since 2020: What pediatricians must know

Research shows a dramatic rise in firearm injuries and deaths among children since 2020. Learn how pediatricians can talk with parents about prevention.

Population Care
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4 MIN READ

3 big factors that drive resident physician burnout

Recent research sheds further light on what causes burnout in residency training and how to address it. Learn more with the AMA.

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Medical Resident Wellness
Thriving in Residency
Health care worker in an operating room
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4 MIN READ

New name for lifesaving procedure recognizes Black pioneer’s role

Vivien Thomas helped develop what’s long been known as the Blalock-Taussig shunt. More prominent recognition of his vital contribution is way overdue.

Health Equity
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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