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Letting APRNs order diagnostic imaging could worsen overuse

Evidence shows that—when allowed—advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) order more CTs, MRIs and other imaging studies than doctors do.

Scope of Practice
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How science communication is failing during COVID-19

Publicity—not evidence—too often drives reports on COVID-19 treatments, vaccines. Experts offer keys to greater accuracy that would help patients, physicians navigate the pandemic.

Infectious Diseases
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How many COVID-19 cases are going undetected?

The number of reported COVID-19 cases is likely to be significantly lower than the actual number of infections, according to study of antibody surveillance data.

Infectious Diseases
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CDC’s Dr. Redfield: This is why everyone should be wearing masks

For the U.S. to stop COVID-19’s unrelenting surge, CDC officials advise everyone must use the tools we have: masks, hand-washing and physical distancing.

Infectious Diseases
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How to create better EHR usability to enhance physicians’ lives

Physicians recognize the value of the EHR for patient care, but also experience negative associations with patient interactions and work-life integration.

Digital
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Why Oklahoma voters put Medicaid expansion in their constitution

Oklahoma voters chose Medicaid expansion, which will extend coverage to 200,000 more people and may help those who lose their employer-based insurance.

Medicare & Medicaid
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AMA expands online education hub to streamline needs of physicians

AMA Ed Hub™ features new educational content, auto-reporting from partners.

Press Releases
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Amid COVID-19 resurgence, fewer deaths. Dr. Fauci explains why.

White House coronavirus task force member Anthony S. Fauci, MD, examines the apparently lower death rate and tackles other pandemic hot topics.

Infectious Diseases
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of June 29, 2020

In the news: COVID-19 effect on platelets, Premature birth and heart disease risk, SCOTUS ruling on LA law, FDA: COVID-19 vaccine must be 50% effective, COVID-19 deaths.

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