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Are there new CDC guidelines for COVID and how did the bubonic plague start in Oregon? [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about new CDC guidelines for COVID-19 and more.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Feb. 12, 2024

In the news: Flu activity on the rise after national decline, salt substitutes and BP risk, FTC and HHS investigate generic drug shortages and more.

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Don’t miss your chance to become a health equity physician leader

The Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship empowers physicians, as exemplified by eight fellows profiled by the AMA. Learn more and apply now. 

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AMA honors former MN health commissioner with Government Service Award

The AMA presented former Minnesota Commissioner of Health Jan Malcolm with the AMA Award for Outstanding Government Service.

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AMA honors CIDRAP director with Government Service Award

At NAC, the AMA presented CIDRAP Director Michael Osterholm with the AMA Award for Outstanding Government Service.

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Yvens Laborde, MD
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New physician exec role nods to health’s drivers beyond exam room

As one of the nation’s few chief community health officers, Ochsner Health’s Yvens Laborde, MD, tackles the factors driving 80% of patient outcomes.

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AMA Update for Feb. 12, 2024: The latest long COVID news, rising flu cases and funding for gun violence prevention research
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The latest long COVID news, rising flu cases and funding for gun violence prevention research

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about long COVID symptoms in children and gun violence research.

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AMA Update for Feb. 12, 2024: The latest long COVID news, rising flu cases and funding for gun violence prevention research
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The latest long COVID news, rising flu cases and funding for gun violence prevention research [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about long COVID symptoms in children and gun violence research.

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Infectious Diseases
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AMA Update for Feb. 7, 2024: Syphilis symptoms and causes, Bicillin shortage, cancer cases rise, and why sitting is so bad for us
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Syphilis symptoms and causes, Bicillin shortage, cancer cases rise, and why sitting is so bad for us

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about syphilis symptoms and causes, cancer and more.

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