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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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Creating a Welcoming Environment for LGBTQ+ Students

Despite progress, there is still evidence that LGBTQ+ medical students and residents do not feel entirely accepted on campus.

Jan. 16, 2017

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More Minorities Needed in Clinical Trials to Make Research Relevant to All

Medical researchers are removing barriers and employing community engagement strategies to encourage more minority participation in clinical trials.

Dec. 19, 2016

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Why Health Equity Matters in an Era of Health Care Transformation

Equity has become more than just a moral issue. Today, it is a legal and an economic issue as well.

Dec. 5, 2016

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Telehealth Helps Close Health Care Disparity Gap in Rural Areas

Academic medical centers are using telehealth services to improve patient outcomes in underserved rural communities.

Dec. 5, 2016

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More Native American Doctors Needed to Reduce Health Disparities in Their Communities

Combating health disparities among American Indian/Alaska Native populations requires more physicians, especially physicians from those communities.

Nov. 13, 2016

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Michigan State University Receives Spencer Foreman Award for Partnerships in Flint and Rural Michigan

The AAMC recognizes Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (MSU) for its commitment to community service.

Nov. 11, 2016

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Election 2016: Educating Candidates About Academic Medicine Is Critical

Representatives from medical schools and teaching hospitals have been talking with candidates about issues critical to the future of academic medicine.

Oct. 18, 2016

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Program Provides Alternative Path to Funding for Research Grants

A new public-private program has been established that offers researchers a second chance to find funding for their projects if they don’t receive NIH support.