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Caitlin Bernard, MD, in front of the U.S. Supreme Court during a 2017 leadership training institute hosted by Physicians for Reproductive Health.

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In 2022, Caitlin Bernard, MD, performed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim. Her life hasn’t been the same since

Threats to her safety. Legal risks. Working as one of two abortion providers statewide. Despite such obstacles, this Indiana OB-GYN is more committed than ever.

July 3, 2024

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Microplastics are inside us all. What does that mean for our health?

Tiny plastic particles have been found throughout the human body, but researchers say they’re just starting to understand the impact.

June 27, 2024

Prostate cancer cell, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM)

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

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

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Paging Dr. Spot

Canine companions have been spreading joy in hospitals for years. As canine visits have grown in number, providers also have expanded how dogs help.

June 4, 2019

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Academic health centers save millions of lives

Medical schools and teaching hospitals educate the next generation of physicians, conduct live-saving research, and care for the most medically complex patients

June 4, 2019

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First time for everything

Residents and medical students discuss their firsts.

May 31, 2019

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What if we treated every patient as though they had lived through a trauma?

Here’s how medical schools and teaching hospitals are using trauma-informed care to help all patients.

May 24, 2019

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Want better surgical results? Get patients to step up

Doctors aren’t the only ones who should train for surgery. Hospitals boost results by getting patients prepped with exercise, nutrition, and more.

May 21, 2019

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Helping patients win the fight against obesity

As more Americans face health consequences from being severely overweight, medical schools are doing more to teach students how to address the problem.

May 17, 2019

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Treating opioid addiction in the emergency department

In a novel approach, ED doctors at several teaching hospitals treat more than overdose symptoms. They start patients on the road to recovery.

May 14, 2019

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What should you do when a patient refuses lifesaving treatment?

Arthur Derse, MD, JD, one of the country’s leading bioethicists, discusses today’s most complex ethical issues — and guiding principles for moving forward.