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Peter Hotez, MD, PhD
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5 tips to battle anti-science aggression from doctor on front lines

Peter Hotez, MD, PhD, recently faced real-life stalking for refusing to appear with anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Here’s what he learned. 

Prevention & Wellness
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of July 17, 2023

In the news: USPSTF recommendation on lipid disorder screenings, microbiomes impact brain health, link between COVID risk and blood group and more.

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Follow this checklist to brighten your telehealth presence

Telehealth requires careful adjustments to bedside manner. A comprehensive AMA playbook breaks them out for learners, faculty—everyone.

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Why inclusion should be part of every conversation in health care

What drove John Paul Sánchez, MD, MPH, to medicine was to have an impact on health inequities. But no one was talking about them. Learn more.

Health Equity
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10 Min Read

Aspartame, OTC birth control pill, MMR & COVID vaccines 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 over-the-counter birth control pill, MMR and COVID-19 vaccines, and more.

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Aspartame, OTC birth control pill, MMR & COVID vaccines 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 over-the-counter birth control pill, MMR and COVID-19 vaccines, and more.

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Population Health
AMA Update Podcast
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Dr. Peter Hotez on the anti-science movement and declining Joe Rogan’s debate challenge [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the anti-science movement.

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Prevention & Wellness
AMA Update Podcast
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Dr. Peter Hotez on the anti-science movement and declining Joe Rogan’s debate challenge

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the anti-science movement.

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Prevention & Wellness
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How states can boost telehealth with more flexible licensure

Learn about emerging physician licensure models and how the AMA is helping states the tools they need to expand the scale and reach of telehealth.

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