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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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Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
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Community Partnerships Key to Reducing Health Inequities

Physicians and researchers tackle health inequities in Baltimore and Kentucky by working with community groups.

  • June 13, 2017
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New AAMC Diversity Chief Shares His Vision

Chief diversity and inclusion officer David Acosta hopes to address unconscious bias and bring evidence-based research to diversity and inclusion initiatives.

  • May 16, 2017
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When the Target of Bias Is the Doctor

Physicians can be caught off-guard when confronted by the bigoted behavior of a patient. How should a physician respond when this happens?

  • May 9, 2017
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The Longest Night: Discharged and Homeless

A hospital patient describes what it’s like to be homeless while recovering from surgery.

  • May 2, 2017
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Physicians Can Play Crucial Role in Identifying Human-Trafficking Victims

Physicians are uniquely positioned to recognize and help patients who may be victims of human trafficking. But awareness and education are critical first steps.

  • May 2, 2017
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Medical Schools, Teaching Hospitals Partner With Community to Move Toward Health Equity

The AAMC is helping improve health equity by creating systems that merge institutional community health initiatives in partnership with local organizations.

  • April 18, 2017
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Combating Sexual Harassment in Academic Medicine

Medical schools and teaching hospitals are taking measures to end sexual harassment.

  • April 4, 2017
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Medical Students Learn From Analyzing Their Own Genetic Makeup

Medical schools are introducing the importance of genetics by having students analyze the medical significance of their own genomes.

  • March 28, 2017
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Global Health Electives Provide Lessons in Patient Advocacy, Health Equity, Humility

By pushing medical students outside their comfort zones, global health opportunities can ultimately help them promote health equity and be better advocates.

  • March 6, 2017
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Reshaping Medical Education with Innovative, Early Clinical Experiences

Medical schools are introducing early clinical experiences with programs that train students as emergency health technicians, health system navigators, etc.

  • Feb. 20, 2017