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COVID-19’s “first wave” may be the only wave—with no pause

Learn from an infectious diseases expert why the coronavirus pandemic may not come in waves but instead burn on like a forest fire until a vaccine is developed and distributed.

Infectious Diseases
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4 Min Read

Teen prediabetes skyrockets: 3 ways physicians can help

It is critical for physicians to advance the prediabetes conversation with their younger patients. Here’s how.

Prevention & Wellness
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4 Min Read

4 ways to address penicillin allergies to fight antibiotic resistance

A commonly encountered self-reported allergy drives unnecessary use of medication alternatives and contributes to antibiotic resistance.

Behavioral Health
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4 Min Read

What’s needed to vanquish COVID-19 health inequities

The pandemic underscores the need for structural supports for people of color, especially as a potentially worse second wave of COVID-19 deaths and infections looms.

Health Equity
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4 Min Read

Tips to an effective HPV vaccination talk with adults

The human papillomavirus vaccination isn’t just for adolescents—it is recommended for some adults too. Here’s how to approach the conversation with your adult patients.

Infectious Diseases
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6 Min Read

Teledermatology paved way for Permanente’s telehealth transformation

The Permanente Medical Group has used telehealth for more than 20 years, most significantly in dermatology. Discover how the system has adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Digital
Health System Spotlight
Coronavirus
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4 Min Read

What’s latest on COVID-19 clinical research? JAMA editor offers insight

JAMA Editor-in-Chief Howard Bauchner, MD, offers his observations on the mad dash to defeat the novel coronavirus.

Infectious Diseases
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Dr. Fauci: 2021 may see up to 300 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine

Late-stage human vaccine trials starting in August could yield multiple COVID-19 vaccines that might be available for mass distribution by year’s end, says top infectious diseases doctor Anthony S. Fauci, MD.

Infectious Diseases
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9 Min Read

Howard Bauchner, MD, with a look at COVID-19 research and potential treatments

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 latest in potential treatments.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update