Older and immunocompromised patients are at highest risk. Learn more with the AMA and CDC about West Nile virus testing, diagnosis and prevention.

Through five leadership modules, Sutter Health strengthens a culture of physician engagement and collaboration.

Pass-fail assessment is the norm in preclerkship courses. These tips can help medical students optimize their learning and ...

The 2025 Annual Meeting of the House of Delegates will be in person June 6-11 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. Materials presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting are generated by AMA delegates/delegations, ...

AMA policy recognizes that physical or verbal violence between law enforcement officers and the public, particularly among Black and Brown communities where these incidents are more prevalent and ...

A cesarean section, or C-section, is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby. The doctor makes an incision in the mother's abdomen and then another in the uterus to deliver the baby. It may be ...

BHI in practices By bringing together medical and behavioral health services, the primary care team is better positioned to not only address the comprehensive needs of the patient but evolve their ...

Many people can’t imagine starting their day without a cup of coffee or tea. Caffeine has become the silent hero fueling our daily lives, helping people get through that afternoon slump. It can also ...

After each CPT Editorial Panel meeting, a document is prepared summarizing the actions that were taken by the Panel on each of the code applications. The summary documents, starting with the one for ...

The flu season—which typically runs from October through May—can be severe. And for the past couple of years there has been the looming threat of a combination of a severe flu season with COVID-19 and ...

Additional resources for patients National Human Genome Research Institute: Patients can find a listing of online tools for generating a family history. Disease InfoSearch: Patients can use this ...

While COVID-19 vaccines are effective in preventing severe illness, hospitalization and death from SARS-CoV-2 infection, many people who are eligible have elected to not get vaccinated. This is often ...