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First step to a saner inbox: Set clear patient expectations

No, the page-long symptoms list with the dreaded “Thoughts?” closer isn’t the best use of the patient portal. Learn how to head off such messages.

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Digital
Fighting for Physicians
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Declaration of Helsinki revised to modernize research ethics standards

World Medical Association’s ethical research standards modernized on 60th anniversary to address evolving risks, ensure respect for all participants.

Office of International Relations
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3 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Oct. 28, 2024

In the news: E. Coli outbreak linked to McDonald's, elevated BMI linked to increased risk of long COVID, hurricane disrupts availability of IV fluids, autism diagnoses increasing, Dengue fever cases in U.S. has more than doubled.

Publications & Newsletters
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Add 2 hours of daily activity, cut 2 hours of TV for good health

Being more physically active each day increases the odds of healthy aging by 6%. More sleep was also important, says a JAMA Network Open study.

Prevention & Wellness
Young child in a hospital bed
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Geisinger adapts emergency departments to better treat kids

By preparing hospitals to specifically handle pediatric needs, the volume of children in emergency departments has grown by 25% across Geisinger. 

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Oct. 14, 2024

In the news: FDA reconsiders tirzepatide decision, House majority urges Medicare physician pay reform, Novavax COVID-19/influenza trial paused and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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JAMA Network™

Explore JAMA®, JAMA Network Open™ and the 11 JAMA Network™ specialty journals to access research, reviews and perspectives shaping the future of medicine.

Publications & Newsletters
Doctor using a phone and laptop at a desk in a hospital
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Use of secure messaging doesn’t cut back phone calls

Research among resident physicians suggests that secure messaging may be adding to doctors’ burdens rather than reducing them. 

Digital
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With a big gender gap in physician burnout, AI can help

AMA member Tina Shah, MD, MPH, details how augmented intelligence (AI) can cut burdens that disproportionately affect women physicians.

Physician Health