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What doctors wish patients knew about family immunizations

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of July 14, 2025

In the news: Latest statistics on data breaches, nimbus variant leads rise in COVID-19 cases, GLP-1s may increase risk of severe acid reflux and more. 

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What doctors wish patients knew about bronchitis

Bronchitis inflames airways, causing cough and fatigue. Jonathan Stoever, MD, pulmonologist at Confluence Health, explains its symptoms and care.

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AMA Update for July 10, 2025: Biggest challenges for pediatricians: Physician burnout, addressing misinformation and more (index only)
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Biggest challenges for pediatricians: Physician burnout, addressing misinformation and more

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the top challenges that pediatricians are facing today. 

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Biggest challenges for pediatricians: Physician burnout, addressing misinformation and more [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about the top challenges that pediatricians are facing today. 

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of June 30, 2025

In the news: Two factors better at predicting health than BMI, regular exercise improves pediatric mental health, IBS rates doubled in U.S. and more.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of June 23, 2025

In the news: Neonatal mortality and heart disease deaths decline in U.S., updated COVID vaccines effective against new strains and more.

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COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) resource center for physicians

The AMA is closely monitoring COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) developments. Learn more with the AMA's COVID-19 resource center.

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An open letter to the American public on respiratory virus vaccines

Read an open letter to the general public from the AMA and medical societies reaffirming support for vaccination to protect against flu, COVID-19, and RSV.

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AMA, 79 medical societies back vaccination against respiratory viruses

Together, reaffirm support for vaccination to protect against flu, COVID-19, and RSV and call for vaccines to remain available to patients without cost sharing.

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