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5 Min Read

How health systems rise to meet challenges in pandemic’s 2nd year

Efforts to ensure vaccine uptake, battle burnout and drive the future of medicine have characterized the work of these outstanding health systems.

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Infectious Diseases
Health System Spotlight
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2 Min Read

AMA statement on Texas SB8 Supreme Court opinion

As Supreme Court allows Texas abortion ban to remain in place while challenges proceed, AMA warns of government interference and detrimental impact on patients

Press Releases
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4 Min Read

Medical students craft care packages for new moms in Detroit area

Amid deep maternal health inequities, medical students—with aid from AMA grant—prep help for new parents in economically marginalized communities.

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Med School Life
Succeeding in Medical School
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Nov. 29, 2021

The news: Concerns over Omicron variant, STIs and premature birth, HIV infection rates, mumps cases in children and adolescents, autism diagnosis rates

Publications & Newsletters
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8 Min Read

2021 AMA Research Challenge finalist: Naga Ganti, MBBS

In this episode of Making the Rounds, learn more about Naga Ganti, MBBS, and her research on the prevalence of lung disease among e-cigarettes users for the 2021 AMA Research Challenge.

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Research
Making the Rounds Podcast
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4 Min Read

Sweeping plan outlined to address maternal health care inequities

Time to extend Medicaid, CHIP coverage to 12 months after the end of pregnancy as part of broader effort to promote maternal health care equity.

Population Health
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4 Min Read

AMA sets priorities for equitable maternal health care

New policy promotes racial and ethnic equalities and expanded access to affordable health insurance for new mothers.

Press Releases
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9 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy

Despite being at higher risk for bad health outcomes, only one-third of pregnant people have been fully vaccinated. Three ob-gyns lay out the facts.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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3 Min Read

No, the COVID-19 vaccines don’t affect fertility

Concerns about fertility, pregnancy are among the six myths and misconceptions that hold patients back from vaccination. Learn more with the AMA.

Infectious Diseases