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COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) resource center for physicians

The AMA is closely monitoring COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) developments. Learn more with the AMA's COVID-19 resource center.

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Jan 20, 2023 ·

10 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about COVID-19 reinfection

Newer COVID-19 variants are contributing to second or even third SARS-CoV-2 infections. Learn how to avoid the worse outcomes linked to reinfection.

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Jan 13, 2023 ·

6 MIN READ

Amid tripledemic, clinicians must redouble infection-control efforts

Michael Bell, MD, of the CDC details the measures hospitals and physician practices can take to stop the spread of SARS-CoV-2, RSV and flu.

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Dec 30, 2022 ·

6 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about effective New Year's resolutions

Many people opt for eating healthier or working out more, but it’s time for a different resolution. Learn how to approach the new year in a smart way.

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Dec 19, 2022 ·

11 MIN READ

New long-COVID study, vaccines and pregnancy, masking indoors & more with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about new research on the link between COVID-19 infection and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS).

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Dec 19, 2022 ·

11 MIN READ

New long-COVID study, vaccines and pregnancy, masking indoors & more with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

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Nov 12, 2022 ·

15 MIN READ

AMA president condemns disinformation, government interference in medicine

At today's opening session of the 2022 Interim Meeting of the HOD, AMA President Jack Resneck Jr., MD, outlined the challenges facing physicians and patients.

What doctors wish immunocompromised patients knew during COVID

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Nov 10, 2022 ·

2 MIN READ

What doctors wish immunocompromised patients knew during COVID, with Monique Spillman, MD

AMA member Monique Spillman, MD, shares valuable information and insights for immunocompromised patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Coronavirus Masking in Public

COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) resource center for physicians

What doctors wish patients knew about COVID-19 reinfection

Amid tripledemic, clinicians must redouble infection-control efforts

What doctors wish patients knew about effective New Year's resolutions

New long-COVID study, vaccines and pregnancy, masking indoors & more with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH [Podcast]

New long-COVID study, vaccines and pregnancy, masking indoors & more with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

AMA president condemns disinformation, government interference in medicine

What doctors wish immunocompromised patients knew during COVID, with Monique Spillman, MD

Subscribe to the AMA Update podcast

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