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5 Min Read

Why we must create a better health care system for women physicians

The pandemic has placed even greater burdens on women physicians. As we mark Women in Medicine Month, the AMA is committed to making positive changes.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
What physicians need to know about TPOXX webinar
Sep 13, 2022 ·
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What physicians need to know about tecovirimat (TPOXX) for treatment of monkeypox

Join AMA and experts from the FDA and CDC for a discussion about tecovirimat, or TPOXX, for the treatment of monkeypox in infected individuals.

Events
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4 Min Read

Study probes resident-selection diversity in 11 physician specialties

Researchers examined data from 2013 to 2018 and scrutinized the rates at which applicants from different racial and ethnic groups matched. Learn more.

Health Equity
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4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Aug. 22, 2022

In the news: Omicron hospitalization trends, USPSTF guidelines on statins for cardiovascular disease prevention, Fauci retires, Novavax for adolescents and more.

Publications & Newsletters
COVID-19 virus
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5 Min Read

Omicron and BA.5: Questions patients may have and how to answer

With the rise of the highly contagious BA.5 Omicron subvariant, more questions arise among patients navigating pandemic fatigue. Learn more.

Infectious Diseases
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3 Min Read

Prediabetes doesn’t only affect adults. Kids are impacted too.

A study covering the 20 years ending in 2018 found prediabetes rose sharply in American youth 12–19 years old, from about 12% to more than 28%.

Prevention & Wellness
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7 Min Read

What is monkeypox?

More cases of monkeypox are being reported in the United States. Learn more with the AMA about monkeypox symptoms, testing, treatment and more.

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Infectious Diseases
Health Care Definitions
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5 Min Read

Where do medical interns spend shifts? Tracking badges tell tale

New research with real-time locating system badges details how first-year internal medicine resident physicians spend their time on duty. Learn more.

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Improve GME
Thriving in Residency
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2 Min Read

Aug. 5, 2022: Advocacy Update other news

AMA leadership video brings personal story to call for prior authorization reform and more in the latest Advocacy Update other news.

Advocacy Update