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‘Not all cancer needs to be cured’: Five ways that prostate cancer treatments have improved

As prostate cancer cases rise, newer drugs, genetic testing, and clearer imaging give patients more options, reduce side effects, and save time.

June 25, 2024

In transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), an external device is used to drive electromagnetic pulses through the skull to improve mood.

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The growing field of neurotherapeutics offers psychiatric patients new hope

Brain procedures help patients with treatment-resistant psychiatric conditions. But providers still grapple with ethical questions and the history of lobotomies

June 20, 2024

Annie’s Place at Parkland Health in Dallas, Texas, offers no-cost childcare for parents to attend medical appointments.

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Can providing childcare at hospitals improve health?

Patients miss appointments — and health care workers miss work — because there’s no one to watch the kids. New programs test how on-site childcare might help.

June 12, 2024

Pregnant woman in bed with a fan because of the heat wave

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Climate change hurts women more

Extreme weather is linked to pregnancy complications, increased violence, and inescapable exposure to pollution and heat.

June 6, 2024

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AAMCNews Harassment Residency & Fellowship

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7 more facts about residents today

The AAMC’s 2018 Report on Residents reveals trends in specialty choices, average test scores, and post-residency activities. Read more of the report's findings.

Jan. 21, 2019

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Anita Hill: “We cannot turn a blind eye”

The Brandeis University law professor and advocate for women’s equality implored attendees of Learn Serve Lead 2018 to address bias and sexual harassment.

Nov. 4, 2018

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“Don't quit on a bad day”

Angela Duckworth spoke to a crowd of nearly 4,500 leaders in academic medicine on Saturday, November 3, during the Opening Plenary Session of LSL 2018.

Nov. 3, 2018

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When the perpetrators are patients

Most female physicians have stories about “those patients.” In the #MeToo era, here’s what teaching hospitals and medical schools are doing to protect them.

Oct. 23, 2018

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Nerves of steel, shaky stomachs

While some students are trying to pass class, others are trying not to pass out. Here’s how and why some get squeamish — and how to overcome it.

Oct. 16, 2018

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Anita Hill speaks out

Sexual harassment affects us all, says Anita Hill, the acclaimed advocate for women’s rights and racial justice. She talked to AAMCNews.

Sept. 25, 2018

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9 great summer reads for doctors

These books, from best-selling writers, renowned physicians, and other great science writers, will remind you why you went into medicine in the first place.