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

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

Pregnant woman in bed with a fan because of the heat wave

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Climate change hurts women more

Extreme weather is linked to pregnancy complications, increased violence, and inescapable exposure to pollution and heat.

June 6, 2024

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Press Releases Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion

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AAMC Statement on the Texas Federal Court Decision on the Affordable Care Act

An amicus brief filed jointly by several national hospital associations says dismantling the ACA will be disastrous for the nation’s health care system.

Dec. 14, 2018

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Women Were Majority of U.S. Medical School Applicants in 2018

New AAMC data show that U.S. medical schools made notable gains in diversifying their entering classes in 2018.

Dec. 3, 2018

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AHA, AAMC File Lawsuit Over Outpatient Payment Policy That Threatens Patient Access to Care

The AHA and AAMC filed a lawsuit against the US Dept. of Health and Human Services over a payment reduction to the outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS).

Dec. 3, 2018

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New Report Examines Challenges to Growth of American Indians and Alaska Natives in Medicine

The number of people who identify as American Indian and Alaska Native applying to and enrolling in medical school has seen slow and uneven growth.

Oct. 30, 2018

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AAMC Statement on House Passage of FY19 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Package

AAMC President and CEO Darrell G. Kirch, MD, issued a statement regarding House passage of the conference agreement on the fiscal year 2019 appropriations.

Sept. 26, 2018

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AAMC Statement on Proposed Changes to Public Charge Rule

The AAMC and its members are opposed to any policy that discourages people from pursuing medical care to which they are legally entitled.

Sept. 24, 2018

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Higher Education Association Statement on the SUCCESS Act

A joint statement on the Study of Underrepresented Classes Chasing Engineering and Science Success Act and efforts to foster greater diversity and inclusion.

Aug. 27, 2018

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AAMC Statement on the Trump Administration’s Rescission of Guidance on Consideration of Race in University Admissions

AAMC President and CEO Darrell G. Kirch, MD, statement on Trump administration’s rescission of 2011 guidance on consideration of race in university admissions.