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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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ERAS - Electronic Residency Application System Teaching Hospitals
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Progress in predicting suicide

For decades, the goal of identifying those most at risk of ending their lives has remained elusive. Finally, it may be within sight.

  • Nov. 26, 2018
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Talk the talk

Physician and bestselling author Danielle Ofri, MD, PhD, stresses the importance of communication between doctors and patients at the AAMC's annual meeting.

  • Nov. 4, 2018
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AAMC Statement on Outpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule

Darrell G. Kirch issued the following statement regarding the 2019 Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Payment Systems (OPPS) final rule.

  • Nov. 2, 2018
Press Release
New Report Examines Challenges to Growth of American Indians and Alaska Natives in Medicine

The number of people who identify as American Indian and Alaska Native applying to and enrolling in medical school has seen slow and uneven growth.

  • Oct. 30, 2018
Press Release
Hospital Groups File Lawsuit to Shine Needed Light on Drug Company Pricing and Overcharging

Joint statement by the American Hospital Association (AHA), Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), America's Essential Hospitals, and 340B Health

  • Sept. 11, 2018
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Hospital Groups Continue Fight, Refile Lawsuit to Reverse Cuts for 340B Hospitals

Joint statement by the American Hospital Association (AHA), Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), and America's Essential Hospitals

  • Sept. 5, 2018
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What Americans think about medical schools and teaching hospitals

The results of the latest AAMC public opinion research report offers encouraging news.

  • July 31, 2018
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NIH funds more long-term grants

The R35 and ESI MERIT awards offer researchers an opportunity to spend more time on science and less on applying for grants—and yet, not many scientists apply.

  • June 26, 2018
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NIH Launches Historic All of Us Initiative

New precision medicine project has implications for academic medicine as data on 1 million Americans is collected, stored, and made available to researchers.

  • May 8, 2018
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Back to Bedside Projects Energize Residents, Improve Patient Care

A new program fosters greater interaction between patients and residents at 30 medical schools and teaching hospitals across the country.

  • May 8, 2018