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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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Creating a Welcoming Environment for LGBTQ+ Students

Despite progress, there is still evidence that LGBTQ+ medical students and residents do not feel entirely accepted on campus.

  • Jan. 16, 2017
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Why Don’t Patients Follow Their Doctors’ Advice?

Patients’ failure to follow their medical treatment regimens is a common and costly problem with potentially dire consequences.

  • Jan. 16, 2017
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Following a Patient's Care Over Many Months Enriches Clerkship Training

The longitudinal integrated clerkship model allows students to follow a patient’s care over time and learn the value of care continuity.

  • Jan. 8, 2017
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New Guide Offers Best Practices for Residency Interviewers

AAMC now offers a guide to help interviewers vet candidates more effectively within a short exchange.

  • Jan. 8, 2017
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Keeping Everyone Safe: Violence Prevention in Hospitals

Educating hospital staff, faculty, and medical students about violence prevention can increase safety and resilience.

  • Jan. 8, 2017
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More Minorities Needed in Clinical Trials to Make Research Relevant to All

Medical researchers are removing barriers and employing community engagement strategies to encourage more minority participation in clinical trials.

  • Dec. 19, 2016
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More Pre-Med Students Opting for Health Humanities Programs

Health humanities programs for undergraduates have quadrupled since 2000. For pre-meds, they offer insight into the social and cultural contexts of health care.

  • Dec. 11, 2016
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Medical Education Focuses on Improving Patient Handoffs

With the goal of avoiding errors, many teaching hospitals now include strategies for improving communication during patient handoffs for residents in training.

  • Dec. 11, 2016
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The future of health care: A conversation with Dr. Atul Gawande

Dr. Darrell Kirch sits down with noted physician, author, and public health researcher Dr. Atul Gawande to discuss what health care will look like in 20 years.

  • Dec. 11, 2016
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Telehealth Helps Close Health Care Disparity Gap in Rural Areas

Academic medical centers are using telehealth services to improve patient outcomes in underserved rural communities.

  • Dec. 5, 2016