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1 in 8 patients with long COVID also deal with unemployment

Cognitive symptoms of long COVID—such as brain fog—impact a person’s ability to function and hold a job. Here’s what doctors should know.

Infectious Diseases
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A rise in burnout led this health system to shift well-being focus

The pandemic has affected everyone differently. That’s why Baptist Health Medical Group is readjusting how they tackle burnout systemwide.

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Physician Health
Health System Spotlight
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AMA in the News: April 2023

Read media highlights mentioning the American Medical Association for April 2023.

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AMA in the News
AMA in the News
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U.S. maternal deaths increase by 40% with Sandra Fryhofer, MD & Nicole Plenty, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how to improve maternal health outcomes.

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Population Health
AMA Update
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U.S. maternal deaths increase by 40% with Sandra Fryhofer, MD & Nicole Plenty, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about how to improve maternal health outcomes.

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Population Health
AMA Update Podcast
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What doctors wish patients knew about the shingles virus

If you’ve ever had chickenpox, then the virus that causes shingles is present in your body and can resurface at some point in the future. Find out more.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Second bivalent booster: Who should get another COVID shot and when with Sandra Fryhofer, MD [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about who should get a second COVID bivalent booster.

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Prevention & Wellness
AMA Update Podcast
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10 Min Read

Second bivalent booster: Who should get another COVID shot and when with Sandra Fryhofer, MD

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about who should get a second COVID bivalent booster.

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Prevention & Wellness
AMA Update
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Medical education COVID-19 resource guide

AMA provides guidance and resources for medical residents and fellows, medical students and medical faculty during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA COVID-19 Guides