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5 Min Read

Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Sept. 21, 2020

In the news: CDC reverses coronavirus testing guidelines on asymptomatic people in close contact with people who have tested positive and more

Publications & Newsletters
Susan R. Bailey, MD
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5 Min Read

Despite advances, gender disparities persist in medicine

During Women in Medicine Month, we measure how far we have traveled toward gender equality in medicine—and yet how distant that destination remains.

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Leadership
Leadership Viewpoints
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15 Min Read

What's within our control to slow the pandemic’s death toll?

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 loss of more than 200 thousand lives in the U.S. and how we can slow down the death toll.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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4 Min Read

Top 4 frustrations for physician moms returning to work

Return to work after maternity leave can be difficult due to a variety of factors that can lead to physician burnout. Find out more from the AMA.

Optimal Health
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4 Min Read

5 ways to cut long-term impact of COVID-19 on women physicians

In times of crisis, the unique challenges and burdens faced by women in medicine are exacerbated. Here’s how health systems and organizations can help.

Optimal Health
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4 Min Read

Sepsis survival has lessons for severe COVID-19 care, recovery

Learn with the AMA how data on recovery from sepsis can—and should—inform policies and practices in COVID-19 intensive care and recovery programs.

Infectious Diseases
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4 Min Read

4 reasons why BP control has dropped among American adults

After a decade-plus of progress, there is bad news on BP control rate in recent years, prior to COVID-19. Find out what’s driving this discouraging trend.

Prevention & Wellness
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10 Min Read

Mira Irons, MD, explores risks tied to gatherings in restaurants, bars

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 latest trends, including how young people can face severe manifestations from the virus.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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4 Min Read

Get patients vaccinated to help avoid double whammy flu season

Childhood immunizations and flu shots for all could help hold off concurrent threats to the nation’s health care system already under stress from COVID-19.

Infectious Diseases