3D rendering of a wave
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4 Min Read

COVID-19’s “first wave” may be the only wave—with no pause

Learn from an infectious diseases expert why the coronavirus pandemic may not come in waves but instead burn on like a forest fire until a vaccine is developed and distributed.

Infectious Diseases
Sandra Fryhofer, MD, and George Fryhofer, MD
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4 Min Read

Mother-son doctor duo makes push for vaccine safety

Living together again during the COVID-19 pandemic, a mother and son had a unique opportunity to collaborate to increase awareness on a vital issue.

Prevention & Wellness
Health care worker and patient
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5 Min Read

Congress digs deep on fixing health inequities exposed by COVID-19

The pandemic has laid bare inequities that burden U.S. health care. Congress is listening to the nation’s doctors as it seeks solutions to address the entrenched problem.

Health Equity
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12 Min Read

The search for answers to the genetic impact on case severity

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 genetics and COVID-19 in the first of a two-part series.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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2 Min Read

Physicians, public health officials urge COVID-19 precautions on July 4

As July Fourth approaches, nation’s physicians and public health officials urge all Americans to take precautions to help prevent further spread of COVID-19.

Press Releases
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3 Min Read

AMA letters: Take immediate steps to address PPE shortage

In letters, American Medical Association urges activation of Defense Production Act “as a matter of patient safety.

Press Releases
Group of male pre-teens
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4 Min Read

Teen prediabetes skyrockets: 3 ways physicians can help

It is critical for physicians to advance the prediabetes conversation with their younger patients. Here’s how.

Prevention & Wellness
Person working on a laptop
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6 Min Read

How to maintain momentum on telehealth after COVID-19 crisis ends

Telehealth use has exploded after regulatory barriers were temporarily removed. The AMA advocates for making many of these emergency changes permanent.

Digital
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11 Min Read

Mira Irons, MD, looks at a record-setting weekend for COVID-19 cases

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 weekly numbers and trends with a record-breaking weekend of new cases and deaths.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update