Stethoscope on an open book
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5 Min Read

Medical journals shine light on practices of predatory publishers

Editors of JAMA and other medical journals come together to warn researchers about increasingly bold and deceptive practices by predatory entities.

Publications & Newsletters
Patient speaking with health care worker in a doctor's office
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9 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about managing anxiety disorders

Everyone experiences anxiety at some point, but it becomes a medical problem when it seriously interrupts your life. Two psychiatrists share more.

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Behavioral Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
Signs point the way to measles testing at the Seminole Hospital District
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4 Min Read

2nd U.S. measles death, rising cases spark call for vaccination

Two doses of MMR vaccine are about 97% effective at preventing measles. With dozens hospitalized in multiple states, the AMA’s president urges vaccination. 

Infectious Diseases
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4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of March 3, 2025

In the news: Mortality rates among health care workers, EHR working time for physicians, MedPAC’s move toward Medicare pay reform and more.

Publications & Newsletters
Woman looking at prescription medication
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4 Min Read

FDA moves to change labeling on buprenorphine dosing

Higher doses of the medication for opioid-use disorder are sometimes needed. Payers must follow the FDA’s lead to help save lives.

Behavioral Health
AMA Update for Feb. 26, 2025: Long COVID news, measles in Texas, RSV vaccine for moms, food recalls and rural health care access
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12 Min Read

Long COVID news, measles in Texas, RSV vaccine for moms, food recalls and rural health care access

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the 2025 measle outbreak, COVID-19, RSV and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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12 Min Read

Long COVID news, measles in Texas, RSV vaccine for moms, food recalls and rural health care access [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the 2025 measle outbreak, COVID-19, RSV and more.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update Podcast
Ayush Kumar and Bruce A. Scott, MD
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5 Min Read

MD-PhD student’s breast cancer research wins $10,000 prize

Ayush Kumar won the 2024 AMA Research Challenge for his scientifically sophisticated research on triple-negative breast cancer therapy.

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Research
Succeeding in Medical School
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11 Min Read

Physician contracting: Do’s and don’ts in interviews, negotiations

Sometimes it takes two or three rounds to get what you’re looking for in negotiations, so it is important to set your priorities. 

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice