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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 on the front lines of the coronavirus outbreak

As a new, deadly virus spreads, U.S. experts are mobilizing to decode the disease and protect patients. A leading virologist talks about breaking developments.

Jan. 30, 2020

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AAMC Statement on Passage of Appropriations Minibus and Health Extenders Package

AAMC President and CEO David J. Skorton, MD, issued a statement on passage of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020.

Dec. 18, 2019

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Research at the ends of the earth

From the heights of Mount Everest to the bottom of the ocean, some researchers go to extremes in their quest for scientific solutions.

Dec. 15, 2019

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AAMC Statement on the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020

AAMC President and CEO David J. Skorton, MD, released a statement on the release of legislation to fund the government through the end of FY 2020.

Dec. 15, 2019

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AAMC Statement on House Passage of EMPOWER for Health Act

A statement from AAMC Chief Public Policy Officer Karen Fisher, JD, on House passage of the EMPOWER for Health Act.

Oct. 28, 2019

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Pipeline Programs and System Reform: A Path to Improving Health Equity

Pipeline programs help promote a diverse, culturally competent health care and biomedical research workforce to enhance patient care and ensure health equity.

July 5, 2018

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Pre-Premed: Pipeline Efforts Steer Elementary School Students Into Medicine

Children as young as six are being encouraged to consider medical school. Find out how this could help medically underserved communities in the future.

Jan. 8, 2018

Elementary Students were doctors coats pose for the camera.

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Robust Health Professions Pipeline Leads to Improved Public Health, Patient Care

A shortage of up to 104,900 physicians by 2030 underscores the need for a diverse health care workforce. What is being done right now to address the issue.