aamc.org does not support this web browser.

AAMCNews

Microplastics research, conceptual image
AAMCNews
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)
AAMCNews
‘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.
AAMCNews
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.
AAMCNews
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

Find News

  • Recent
  • Relevance

Filter Results

Date
Custom Date Range
Date format: MM/DD/YYYY
Content Type
Topic
591 - 600 of 693 results
Health Care
AAMCNews
Hospitals Taking Steps to Lower Cesarean Rates

The number of cesarean deliveries is tapering downward thanks to efforts by teaching hospitals and national medical organizations.

  • Aug. 7, 2017
AAMCNews
Hospital Interventions Curb Gun Violence, Help Victims Heal

Academic medical centers are investing in trauma recovery programs and research intended to help victims of gun violence and make communities safer.

  • July 24, 2017
AAMCNews
Bench to Bedside Podcast: A Clinical Trial Offers New Hope for a Young Cancer Patient

What happens when standard treatments fail? A young cancer patient’s story shows how both public and private funding are vital to supporting medical research.

  • July 18, 2017
AAMCNews
Regimen Introduced to Prevent Devastating Syndrome Linked to ICU

Some patients treated in critical care settings develop a new set of symptoms afterward called post–intensive care syndrome (PICS).

  • July 18, 2017
AAMCNews
Compassion Fatigue: The Toll of Being a Care Provider

Self-care can go a long way in helping physicians and other health providers prevent and overcome compassion fatigue.

  • July 11, 2017
AAMCNews
New Hospital Design Focuses on Safety, Patient Experience

Hospitals are designing new facilities with an eye toward safety and improving the patient experience.

  • July 3, 2017
AAMCNews
Residency Programs Develop Strategies to Respond to High Burnout Rates

Many graduate medical education programs are incorporating ways to improve resiliency and reduce burnout as residents progress through training.

  • July 3, 2017
AAMCNews
Bringing Medical Help to Rural Areas Overwhelmed by Opioid Abuse

Medical schools and teaching hospitals are finding innovative ways to help small-town physicians address the growing opioid crisis in rural areas.

  • June 27, 2017
AAMCNews
For Veterans, Telehealth Offers Access, Convenience

The Veterans Health Administration uses telehealth technology to improve its reach and broaden its services.

  • June 19, 2017
AAMCNews
“Brain on Fire” by Susannah Cahalan

Video: Reporter and award-winning author Susannah Cahalan shares her experience of spending a month in the hospital before being diagnosed with a rare illness.

  • June 13, 2017