Two doctors outside of emergency room in Italy
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4 Min Read

New clues on COVID-19 long-haulers from Italy, an early hot spot

Learn what new Italian research has uncovered about complications experienced by COVID-19 patients—months after discharge.

Infectious Diseases
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6 Min Read

Reckoning with medicine’s history of racism

Evaluating the person commonly known as the founder of the AMA, Dr. Nathan Davis, is part of the AMA’s journey of reflection and action.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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4 Min Read

COVID-19’s unequal impact tied to another inequality—of income

County-level research finds a link between high levels of income inequality and a higher level of COVID-19 cases and deaths. Learn more with the AMA.

Health Equity
Physician packing vials in a lab
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12 Min Read

Q&A: Why JAMA's editor finds pandemic answers in conversation

JAMA editor-in-chief earns wide reach with his “Conversations with Dr. Bauchner” interviews, often tackling COVID-19 hot topics with top experts.

Infectious Diseases
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3 Min Read

Why 41% of patients have skipped care during COVID-19 pandemic

Reaching out to patients who missed care can help mitigate long-term impacts. Insurance coverage, telehealth access also are key.

Infectious Diseases
Conceptual paper illustration of human hands and coronavirus in a lab
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7 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about new coronavirus variants

At least three new highly mutated variants of SARS-CoV-2 have been reported in the U.S. But what does the news mean for patients? Two physician experts break it down.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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3 Min Read

I’m speaking! How resident communications differ by gender

Male and female resident physicians have significantly different habits of communicating, says a study of behavior during teaching conferences.

Health Equity
Feb 11, 2021 ·
2 Min Read

Colin West, MD, PhD, and Christine Sinsky, MD, discuss physician burnout

Colin West, MD, PhD, and Christine Sinsky, MD, discuss findings from their study, “Resilience and Burnout Among Physicians and the General US Working Population." Watch now.

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Events
AMA STEPS Forward® Innovation Academy Webinar Series
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3 Min Read

5 principles to wisely spend opioid litigation settlement funds

State and local policymakers must avoid the wasteful mistakes of the 1990s’ Big Tobacco settlement. Learn more with the AMA.

Behavioral Health