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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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Where Should We Stand on DACA? Flexner Would Answer the Call

Equity issues are not new to medicine; they began with the legacy of Abraham Flexner, the father of academic medicine.

Oct. 17, 2017

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Core Competencies and the Heart of Learning

The realities of modern medical practice require medical education to focus on practical skills and competencies, but empathy must remain at the center.

Sept. 26, 2017

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Improving the Transition to Residency

The AAMC is conducting research to better support applicants, advisors, and program directors in matching residents to programs.

Aug. 22, 2017

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Humility, Empathy Required to Create Inclusive Research Culture

By understanding the factors at play and involving minority groups in solutions, investigators can encourage underrepresented groups to participate in trials.

July 24, 2017

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Free Movement of People and Ideas Contributes to the Progress of American Medicine

Immigrants have been vital in the fight against disease. And immigrant physicians today continue to contribute to medical advances.

June 13, 2017

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Creating Learning Environments That Promote Physician Resilience

Darrell G. Kirch: The high-quality learning experience outlined in the updated AAMC compacts can help address the crisis of burnout and improve resiliency.

March 14, 2017

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Global Health Electives Provide Lessons in Patient Advocacy, Health Equity, Humility

By pushing medical students outside their comfort zones, global health opportunities can ultimately help them promote health equity and be better advocates.