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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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Philanthropy Bonds Institutions and Communities

With uncertainty in federal funding, philanthropy helps academic medical centers achieve goals in education, medical research, and patient care.

  • Dec. 19, 2016
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Researchers Race to Find Answers to Stop Zika Virus

Facing a public health emergency, researchers in the academic medicine community have found innovative ways to accelerate Zika virus research.

  • Dec. 5, 2016
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Bioengineering Programs: The Next Big Thing?

Rapid changes in bioengineering are creating new demand for medical school graduates with a combination of medical and engineering skills.

  • Nov. 28, 2016
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Academic Medicine celebrates 90 years

Now in its 90th year, Academic Medicine has become a premier journal that covers the whole of academic medicine.

  • Nov. 21, 2016
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Celebrating 70 Years of VA Academic Affiliations

2016 marks the 70th anniversary of the affiliation between the nation’s medical schools and teaching hospitals and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

  • Nov. 11, 2016
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Medical-Legal Partnerships Help Patients Address Barriers to Health

Medical-legal partnerships are addressing social and economic health disparities.

  • Sept. 27, 2016
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Equity Research Among Veterans Provides Unique Insights

Compared with their urban counterparts, rural Americans often face more barriers to good health and quality health care. Rural veterans are no exception.

  • Sept. 27, 2016
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Interprofessional Learning Prepares Students for Team-Based Practice

Innovative programs in interprofessional collaboration are popping up at medical and health professions schools nationwide.

  • Sept. 27, 2016
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Space Medicine: A New Frontier for Aspiring Physicians

Can’t see yourself practicing in a traditional medical setting? Consider applying to one of five accredited U.S. residency programs in space medicine.

  • Sept. 27, 2016
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Teamwork: The Heart of Health Care

Dysfunctional health care teams are less collaborative and productive. What are the ingredients needed to create high-functioning teams?

  • Sept. 27, 2016