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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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VaccineVoices: Promoting Equity in Vaccine Access

This episode talks about the racial and ethnic disparities in COVID-19 vaccination rates and explores strategies to promote equity in vaccine access.

May 28, 2021

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Why class of 2021 medical school graduates are poised to become the change agents our health system needs

With their education disrupted by the pandemic, this year’s graduating class developed “grit” through hard-earned lessons that will benefit their careers.

May 27, 2021

Students at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson pose after their commencement ceremony on May 14, 2021.

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AAMC Statement on House Introduction of the Substance Use Disorder Workforce Act

The AAMC issued this statement statement on the introduction of the Substance Use Disorder Workforce Act in the U.S. House of Representatives.

May 20, 2021

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Five ways that clinical trials might change for good

COVID-19 forced researchers to try new ways of running clinical trials. Now they want to make some of those changes permanent.

May 20, 2021

A researcher in a lab scans lab equipment

Podcast

VaccineVoices: COVID-19 Vaccine Myths Debunked

On this episode, we talk with health care providers and experts to debunk common myths and share accurate information about the COVID-19 vaccines.

May 14, 2021

AAMCNews

Convincing rural residents to get a COVID-19 vaccine

West Virginia Health Commissioner Ayne Amjad, MD, MPH, shares what has worked for her state — and the challenges that remain.

May 11, 2021

A West Virginia resident is vaccinated on January 25, 2021, at the WVU Medicine and Monongalia County vaccine clinic.

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Basic medical research took a hit during the pandemic. It might take years to recover

COVID-19 shutdowns and restrictions halted studies for cancer, diabetes, and more, threatening scientific progress. Can researchers make up for lost time?

May 6, 2021

A scientist experimented in the laboratory

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Doctors with long COVID-19 share their struggles to heal

Crushing exhaustion, trouble breathing, and more. Doctors describe the disturbing effects of long COVID on their lives and how they're managing to move forward.