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Physician cybersecurity

Viruses, malware and hackers pose a threat to patients and physician practices. Find resources to protect patient health records and other data from cyberattacks.

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Prolonged Symptoms: A Clinician Toolkit

Redefine the future of care. Introducing AMA's clinician toolkit to help care for patients with prolonged symptoms and concerns about Lyme disease.

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Bird flu (H5N1) resource center

Stay informed with the latest updates on highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5N1), or bird flu. 

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AMA Update for March 24, 2025: How to stay healthy when traveling: Measles, dengue virus, and how to sleep better with sleepmaxxing (index only)
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How to stay healthy when traveling: Measles, dengue virus, and how to sleep better with sleepmaxxing

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about staying healthy when traveling, measles 2025, and sleep maxxing.

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How to stay healthy when traveling: Measles, dengue virus, and how to sleep better with sleepmaxxing [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about staying healthy when traveling, measles 2025, and sleep maxxing.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 17, 2025

In the news: Measles outbreak update, Adult ADHD prescriptions, blood test may miss ovarian cancer, and more.

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Measles resources

Stay up to date with the latest news and resources on measles.

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Influenza virus (flu) resources

Stay up to date with the latest information on influenza (flu).

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Concerns about Lyme CME module

Redefine the future of care. Introducing AMA's CME module for clinicians to help care for patients with prolonged symptoms and concerns about Lyme disease.

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What doctors wish patients knew about decision fatigue

The daily flood of decisions can be exhausting. Lisa MacLean, MD, a psychiatrist at Henry Ford Health, shares how to overcome decision fatigue.

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AMA Update for March 19, 2025: Long COVID JAMA study, antibiotic resistance from microplastics and Oklahoma measles outbreak update
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Long COVID JAMA study, antibiotic resistance from microplastics and Oklahoma measles outbreak update

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about microplastics, the latest about long COVID and more.

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