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AMA calls for permanent standard time

At its interim meeting on Monday, the AMA House of Delegates supported ending daylight saving time and moving permanently to standard time.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Nov. 7, 2022

In the news: Complications from SARS-COV-2 reinfections, Uptick of sleep problems among U.S. adults, adolescents vaping younger, more intensely and more.

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8 things doctors wish patients knew about healthy sleep habits

Sleep hygiene is the medical term for the best practices people should use to get a good night’s sleep. Discover eight critical steps to better rest.

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What doctors wish patients knew about getting a good night’s sleep

Sleep’s importance to health rivals exercise or healthful eating. Two AMA member sleep medicine physicians share what patients should understand.

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Jun 1, 2022 ·
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Clinical Case Study: Telehealth for Neurology

This virtual session provided participants with an overview of the innovative ways that telehealth is currently being used in emergency medicine.

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AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
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What doctors wish patients knew about insomnia

About 30 million Americans live with insomnia, and the pandemic has worsened matters. Two sleep medicine physicians detail what patients should know.

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What doctors wish patients knew about sleep apnea

Long COVID has been found to worsen underlying conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea. Two physicians explain what to know about sleep apnea.

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6 lifestyle changes doctors wish patients would make

Wash hands, watch distance and wear a mask to protect against SARS-CoV-2—of course. But physicians advise these other key changes to protect health.

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Advice for a med student's must-have—a sound night's sleep

Medical students are not getting enough quality sleep, research says. Here is some expert advice on how to change that.

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