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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

Microplastics research, conceptual image

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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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Back to Bedside Projects Energize Residents, Improve Patient Care

A new program fosters greater interaction between patients and residents at 30 medical schools and teaching hospitals across the country.

May 8, 2018

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Training for Trauma

Military medical personnel prepare for the rigors of treating combat injuries by training at trauma centers at teaching hospitals.

April 30, 2018

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From Bedside to Webside: Future Doctors Learn How to Practice Remotely

As the use of telemedicine grows, more medical schools and teaching hospitals are offering specialized training in virtual care.

April 24, 2018

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Caring for Babies With Opioid Withdrawal

As more infants display opioid withdrawal, academic medical centers are developing promising new methods to treat these tiny patients and support their mothers.

April 16, 2018

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Meeting the Demand for Better Transgender Care

More medical schools and teaching hospitals are ensuring that providers learn to deliver high-quality health care for transgender patients.

April 10, 2018

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Responding to the Opioid Epidemic Through Medical Education

Here are five things to know about how academic medicine is helping to combat the opioid epidemic in the United States.

April 2, 2018

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Reducing the Stress Associated With Electronic Health Records

Physicians cite electronic health records as a leading contributor to burnout. Learn about solutions academic medicine could employ to help prevent that.