Physician giving an interview in front of the camera in the hospital
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3 Min Read

Women physicians underrepresented in cable news COVID-19 coverage

The frequency with which women physicians appear on cable networks as expert interviewees shows a gender gap in media representation during the pandemic.

Optimal Health
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11 Min Read

Mira Irons, MD, discusses the vaccine rollout

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing the progress of the vaccination rollout.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
Black and white illustration of a patient in a hospital bed being attended by a physician.
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Patient bias toward medical residents: How common is it?

Nearly all medical residents experience or witness bias from patients. The forms it takes and how frequently it is experienced varies, new research shows.

Physician Health
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3 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Jan. 4, 2021

In the news: U.K. coronavirus variant, FDA on COVID-19 vaccine doses, COVID-19 vaccine distribution, CDC model suggests asymptomatic people spread most COVID-19 cases.

Publications & Newsletters
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14 Min Read

Howard Bauchner, MD, shares his medical and scientific wish list

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by taking a look at the state of vaccines and seeking answers to key COVID-19 questions.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
Marcella Nunez-Smith, MD, MHS
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6 Min Read

How to overcome COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Black patients

The first step is to reckon with the U.S. medical system’s ugly and racist history. Learn more with the AMA about the way forward.

Infectious Diseases
Doctor in scrubs looking out the window of an empty hospital room.
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3 Min Read

When doctors ponder suicide, depression—not burnout—is key driver

Every suicide is a tragedy. Learn more with the AMA about which factors are most strongly associated to suicidal ideation among physicians.

Physician Health
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4 Min Read

Policy road map shows the way to end the overdose epidemic

It’s been clear for years that, to end the drug overdose epidemic, health insurance company and pharmacy benefit managers’ barriers to evidence-based treatment and non-opioid pain management must be eliminated.

Behavioral Health
Anthony Fauci, MD
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5 Min Read

Dr. Fauci: Full COVID-19 impact of holiday gatherings lies ahead

Anthony Fauci, MD, warns that even with SARS-CoV-2 vaccination underway, people must heed public health advice to prevent further spread.

Infectious Diseases