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Find out what's happening in public health this week with the AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH.

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JN.1 Omicron subvariant: Questions patients may have

As the U.S. confronts respiratory virus season, the COVID-19 Omicron subvariant JN.1 has emerged, quickly becoming a prevalent strain. Learn more.

Infectious Diseases
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Dec. 11, 2023

In the news: FDA approves CRISPR gene-editing for sickle cell disease, tirzepatide’s weight loss rebound, USPSTF recommendation on childhood obesity and more.

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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy: 10 tips for talking with patients

Most Americans haven’t yet received the updated COVID-19 vaccine introduced this fall. One key: Give your wholehearted recommendation. Learn more.

Prevention & Wellness
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How 17 health systems rose to meet the moment in 2023

Burnout. Inflation. Staff shortages. Medicare pay cuts. They all hit this year. Learn how these health systems responded to drive medicine’s future.

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AMA Update for Dec. 13, 2023: Rising COVID cases, China pneumonia outbreak and free COVID treatment with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH
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Rising COVID cases, China pneumonia outbreak and free COVID treatment with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about rising COVID-19 cases and free COVID treatment.

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Rising COVID cases, China pneumonia outbreak and free COVID treatment 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 rising COVID-19 cases and free COVID treatment.

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Respiratory virus season: CDC & AMA fireside chat
Dec 12, 2023 ·
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Fireside Chat with CDC Director & AMA on the Fall & Winter Respiratory Virus Season

Join AMA and CDC as health experts discuss vaccinations and tools that can keep everyone safer this respiratory virus season. 

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Dec. 4, 2023

In the news: Coadministration of flu, RSV vaccines safe for older adults, hypertension “concordant” in spouses, CDC issues warning on deadly mpox subtype and more.

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10 of this year’s best physician Q&As

One doctor in his 70s still works 65 hours a week. Another saved two lives in the course of a half marathon. Don’t miss these inspiring Q&A interviews.

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