Four different types of face masks
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6 Min Read

Clear up your patients’ confusion about which masks work best

The quick spreading COVID-19 Omicron variant has patients wondering what kind of mask to wear. Here’s what doctors can tell patients.

Infectious Diseases
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4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Jan. 3, 2022

In the news: CDC quarantine protocol, Pfizer booster for 12-15-year-olds, U.S. reports 1M+ new COVID infections, administration urged to adopt new pandemic strategy.

Publications & Newsletters
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5 Min Read

What is a COVID-19 booster dose?

AMA has news, FAQs, videos and more on COVID-19 vaccine booster doses. Learn more about booster shots and ways to protect against COVID-19.

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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 Dec. 13, 2021

In the news: Infant mortality rates improving, maternal morbidity, Omicron variant spreading, health care spending grew to $4.1T, ACIP recommends Pfizer, Moderna.

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Two people looking at smartphones
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8 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about social media’s toxic impact

From mere FOMO to anxiety and depression, social media platforms can pose harms. Two physicians advise on how to put social media in its place.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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4 Min Read

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
Health Care Definitions
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3 Min Read

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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18 Min Read

John Whyte, MD, MPH, on taking control of your cancer risk

AMA's Moving Medicine series features physician voices and achievements. Learn more in this discussion with John Whyte, MD, MPH, on taking control of your cancer risk.

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Chronic Diseases
Moving Medicine Video Update
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4 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Nov. 29, 2021

The news: Concerns over Omicron variant, STIs and premature birth, HIV infection rates, mumps cases in children and adolescents, autism diagnosis rates

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