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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

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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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Working to end gender harassment in medicine

Leaders in academic medicine tackled gender harassment during the 2019 Leadership Forum. Here’s a look at the vital issues and insights they shared.

June 21, 2019

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Paging Dr. Spot

Canine companions have been spreading joy in hospitals for years. As canine visits have grown in number, providers also have expanded how dogs help.

June 4, 2019

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Fighting fake medical news

Medical misinformation is responsible for the largest measles outbreak in a quarter century. What is academic medicine doing to combat it?

May 7, 2019

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Sexual harassment in medicine

Even before the #MeToo movement, national leaders in medicine began taking significant strides to transform the culture and curb unacceptable behavior.

Feb. 14, 2019

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Do student-athletes make good doctors?

Athletes are known for their drive and determination. So are doctors. But can you really excel at both?

Feb. 7, 2019

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Anita Hill: “We cannot turn a blind eye”

The Brandeis University law professor and advocate for women’s equality implored attendees of Learn Serve Lead 2018 to address bias and sexual harassment.

Nov. 4, 2018

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When the perpetrators are patients

Most female physicians have stories about “those patients.” In the #MeToo era, here’s what teaching hospitals and medical schools are doing to protect them.