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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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Flu Fighters: In Search of a Universal Vaccine

Each year, influenza kills tens of thousands of people. At academic medical centers, researchers are unlocking secrets to this elusive vaccine.

  • May 22, 2018
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Right before Match Day, I changed specialties

One student talks about what led him to change his specialty choice at the last minute, and how his career has benefited in the long run.

  • May 15, 2018
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NIH Launches Historic All of Us Initiative

New precision medicine project has implications for academic medicine as data on 1 million Americans is collected, stored, and made available to researchers.

  • May 8, 2018
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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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Majority of MD-PhD Graduates Pursue Research, New Report Finds

A groundbreaking AAMC study tracks the career paths of MD-PhD dual-degree program graduates over 50 years.

  • 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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Supporting the Next Generation as the Physician Shortage Becomes Reality

As the physician shortage looms, we must do everything we can to prepare medical students and residents for the future of practice.

  • April 24, 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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NIH funding is vital to our nation’s health and prosperity

The deans of the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins University schools of medicine on how funding the NIH can save lives, support our economy, and more.

  • April 10, 2018