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What doctors want patients to know about atrial fibrillation

Sep 16, 2026 | 12 Min Read
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What is the Omicron variant?

AMA provides news, videos and more on the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2. Ongoing research is being conducted on the Omicron variant and COVID-19 treatments.

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Infectious Diseases
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What is ivermectin?

AMA provides videos, news and more about ivermectin and why using it to treat COVID-19 is not supported by the FDA, AMA and other health organizations.

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Infectious Diseases
Health Care Definitions
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Explore these tips to manage COVID-19 pandemic-related stress

Learn what doctors want their patients to know about dealing with phenomena such as pandemic anger, COVID fatigue, coronasomnia, social rust, and more.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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What doctors want patients to know about which COVID-19 test is best

Which COVID-19 test should you use? The answer depends. A pathologist explains the advantages and limitations of the available COVID-19 tests.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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What doctors want patients to know about COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy

Despite being at higher risk for bad health outcomes, only one-third of pregnant people have been fully vaccinated. Three ob-gyns lay out the facts.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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What doctors want patients to know about physician burnout

Physician burnout was a cause for concern before COVID-19 multiplied the stress on doctors. Here’s what patients can do to ease pandemic strains.

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Physician Health
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What doctors want patients to know about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Two physician experts explain what patients should know about the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine and what to expect with booster shots.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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What doctors want patients to know about unhealthy alcohol use

The COVID-19 pandemic led to more social isolation, drinking. When is it a problem, and what can be done about it? Learn more with the AMA.

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Behavioral Health
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What doctors want employers to know about COVID-19 vaccine mandates

Effectively implementing COVID-19 vaccine mandates can be a puzzle for employers. Two physicians clear up the confusion.

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Prevention & Wellness
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