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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of April 26, 2021

In the news: Pause lifted on Johnson & Johnson vaccine, U.S. population growth slowest since 1930s, CDC guidance on masks, FDA to ban menthol in tobacco products, vaccinated seniors less likely to be hospitalized.

Publications & Newsletters
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Challenges of transitioning to residency during pandemic

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the challenges of transitioning to residency during the pandemic.

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ChangeMedEd Initiative
AMA Update
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Physicians can make most of telehealth—even after COVID’s gone

Learn with the AMA about an initiative that helps physician practices adopt telehealth and continuously adapt to its demands.

Digital
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6 Min Read

The 6 things doctors wish patients knew about masks

Even though wearing a mask is vital to preventing the spread of COVID-19, there are still myths and misunderstandings. Physicians want to clear them up.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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9 Min Read

Q&A: How this health system gets patients back for 2nd vaccine dose

AMA member Bryan Batson, MD, reflects on COVID-19 vaccine rollout, distribution and how Hattiesburg Clinic plans to address ongoing vaccination.

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Infectious Diseases
Health System Spotlight
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19 Min Read

Peter Hotez, MD, PhD, discusses vaccine diplomacy in time of anti-science

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing how to approach vaccine diplomacy in time of anti-science.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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6 Min Read

Why it’s time to address the root causes of health inequity

COVID-19 has raised recognition that racism is a root cause of health inequities. Learn with the AMA how to translate that awareness into action.

Health Equity
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3 Min Read

What to tell your patients about new CDC advice on mask-wearing

Learn what the research is showing about COVID-19 safety and mask-wearing inside and outside, for those fully vaccinated and those not.

Infectious Diseases
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12 Min Read

Mitchell Miglis, MD, on treating post-COVID syndrome patients

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the treatment of patients with post-COVID syndrome.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update