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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

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

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Academic medicine’s role in breast cancer treatment innovation

Women who may once have found breast cancer a devastating diagnosis now have life-saving options and improved interventions due to innovative therapies.

July 26, 2019

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Hahnemann to close programs, release residents with Medicare funding

Residents will stay on Hahnemann payroll until August 25, though most training programs will close by July 29.

July 25, 2019

A photo taken July 15, 2019, of Hahnemann University Hospital and Philadelphia City Hall shows a small sign declaring "Goodbye".

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U.S. medical school enrollment rises 30%

Averting a physician shortage now depends on increasing the number of residencies and clerkship training sites. A new AAMC report examines the issue.

July 25, 2019

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A conversation with David J. Skorton, MD

The new president and CEO of the AAMC talks about increasing the diversity of the health care workforce and embracing the arts and humanities.

July 15, 2019

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Where are all the women in surgery?

Women have been discouraged from entering the surgical specialties. That’s changing, thanks to concerted efforts by medical schools and teaching hospitals.

July 15, 2019

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“Manning up” can often bring men down

Too often, black men don't share their feelings and miss out on getting mental health help.

July 14, 2019

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Robots make the rounds

They shoot germ-killing rays, deliver meals, sort medications, and assist with physical therapy. But are robots in hospitals wonderful — or weird?

July 12, 2019

At MedStar Washington Hospital Center, six robots navigate the halls and elevators to deliver medications, linens, and more.

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What happens when a teaching hospital closes?

AAMCNews talked to Janis Orlowski, MD, AAMC chief health care officer, about what the closure of Hahnemann University Hospital means for medical professionals.