Mark C. Henderson, MD, with University of California, Davis, health-professional trainees
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17 Min Read

How diversity’s power can help overcome the physician shortage

There aren’t enough doctors to care for aging patients and not enough physicians who mirror the nation’s diversity. Learn how the two are connected.

Health Equity
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5 Min Read

What is long COVID?

People with long COVID, also known as long-haul COVID or chronic COVID, experience new or lingering symptoms, even after recuperating from the virus.

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Infectious Diseases
Health Care Definitions
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4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of May 9, 2022

In the news: COVID deaths surpass 1M in U.S., grim milestones drug overdose and firearm homicide rates, modifiable Alzheimer’s risk factors and more.

Publications & Newsletters
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10 Min Read

May 13, 2022: National Advocacy Update

AMA pushes for permanent expansion of health insurance premium tax credits and more in the latest National Advocacy Update.

Advocacy Update
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4 Min Read

Dietary supplements: Underregulated, unknown and maybe unsafe

Despite being underregulated, dietary supplements are a big industry that’s getting bigger. Learn more about physicians’ obligation to protect patients.

Prevention & Wellness
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4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of May 2, 2022

In the news: FDA restricts J&J COVID vaccine, myocardial infarction risks for young adults, insights on long COVID, updates on pediatric vaccines and more.

Publications & Newsletters
Stethoscopes
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6 Min Read

7 turning points when the AMA met the moment in medicine

The AMA’s history as the physician’s powerful ally runs deep. Learn about some of the critical junctures when the AMA left a positive mark.

AMA History
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12 Min Read

What we’ve learned about COVID-19, burnout and the doctor shortage

Employment is bouncing back to pre-pandemic levels for most health professionals. For physicians, the exit door is widening further. Find out why.

Sustainability
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4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of April 25, 2022

In the news: Proposed FDA ban on menthol cigarettes, USPSTF recommendations on low-dose aspirin regimens, youth suicides, Paxlovid and more.

Publications & Newsletters