James Allison, MD, poses for a photo with Kyle Shelton, DO
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10 Min Read

A doctor’s long road to medicine comes full circle

Kyle Shelton, DO, of Texas Children’s Pediatrics, got an early start in life and a late one in medicine, shaping his career path and approach to patient care.

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight
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AMA statement on EO directing CDC to assess childhood vaccine schedule

The current childhood vaccine schedule is built on decades of rigorous research and real-world data and no credible scientific evidence exists to support changes.

Press Releases
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of May 4, 2026

In the news: Hantavirus outbreak unlikely to become pandemic, shingles vaccine may protect against dementia, social media normalizes teen inhalant use and more.

Publications & Newsletters
A patient checks in at Mary's Center
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At this Washington FQHC, whole-person care includes schooling

Mary’s Center has something most people wouldn’t expect of a federally qualified health center: a school for kids and adults.

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Health Equity
Health System Spotlight
Two happy children swimming
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What doctors want patients to know about swimmer’s ear

Don’t let your summer fun be derailed by painful swimmer’s ear, aka otitis externa. Three pediatricians dive deeper on what to know about swimmer’s ear.

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Population Health
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
Mother and child consulting with a pediatrician
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12 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about managing food allergies

Once a food allergy is diagnosed, learning how to avoid triggers, recognize warning signs and when to seek medical care are key. Two physicians share more.

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 30, 2026

In the news: “Cicada” COVID-19 variant, sleep timing and teenage behaviors, orforglipron for weight loss, CDC advisory on medetomidine, and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 23, 2026

In the news: Preventive care for newborns, sleep EEG data and dementia risk, a new CMS payment model and more.

Publications & Newsletters
Teenage patient in an appointment
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10 Min Read

How pediatric lifestyle medicine is transforming obesity care

The Kaiser Permanente Pediatric Lifestyle Medicine Program empowers teens with obesity to improve their health and gain confidence. 

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Chronic Diseases
Health System Spotlight