AMA Update Public Health Spotlight

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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10 Min Read

New studies on teen mental health and stroke risk, plus trends from the CDC flu report and more [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about trends from the latest CDC flu report and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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What doctors wish patients knew about long COVID-19 brain fog

While brain fog is not a medical term, it is one of long COVID’s most misunderstood symptoms. Three physicians share how to manage brain fog.

Infectious Diseases
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Top health tips infectious diseases physicians want you to know

Check out this helpful and informative advice from infectious diseases physicians that can help patients protect themselves from viruses and bacteria.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Oct. 9, 2023

In the news: Evidence of “long cold” syndrome found, American Heart Association identifies new condition, stroke deaths projected to rise 50% and more.

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Prioritizing Equity video series: Examining physician gender inequity in medicine

In this edition of Prioritizing Equity series, learn about the historical and present inequities in medical education, employment and leadership opportunities.

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Health Equity
Prioritizing Equity Video Series
AMA Update for Oct. 11, 2023: Latest FDA Novavax approval, new long COVID study data, plus CDC updates STI treatment guidelines
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Latest FDA Novavax approval, new long COVID study data, plus CDC updates STI treatment guidelines

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the updated COVID-19 vaccine from Novavax and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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9 Min Read

Latest FDA Novavax approval, new long COVID study data, plus CDC updates STI treatment guidelines [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the updated COVID-19 vaccine from Novavax and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
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New tools available to combat respiratory illness this season

As vaccine ambassadors, physicians can promote public health by counseling patients to protect themselves against respiratory illness.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Oct. 2, 2023

In the news: "Morning-after pill” for STDs, another updated COVID shot approved, popular weigh loss drugs have rare, but serious risks and more.

Publications & Newsletters