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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

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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In the Search for Measures that Matter, Star Ratings Miss the Mark

The flawed methodology behind the new CMS Star Ratings has created a confusing picture of U.S. hospital care that could have serious consequences for patients.

Oct. 4, 2016

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CMS Star Ratings Met with Criticism in Academic Medicine Community

Many in the academic medicine community objected to Star ratings, asserting that they did not provide an accurate view of quality at major teaching hospitals.

Sept. 29, 2016

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Training Physicians to Meet the Needs of Rural America

Medical schools are facilitating rural immersion programs to address health disparities in rural communities.

Sept. 27, 2016

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Crossing the Inequality Chasm

We continue to examine the ways in which racial, social, and economic inequality affect society and health.

Sept. 27, 2016

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Early Adopters of Bundled Payments Discuss Challenges, Lessons Learned

The ACA has been instrumental in launching new payment methods designed to help institutions continue to provide quality patient care while reducing costs.

Sept. 27, 2016

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Merging Social Determinants Data into EHRs to Improve Patient Outcomes

Given the growing body of evidence about the social determinants of health, there has been a push to enter social data into electronic health record systems.

Sept. 27, 2016

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Equity Research Among Veterans Provides Unique Insights

Compared with their urban counterparts, rural Americans often face more barriers to good health and quality health care. Rural veterans are no exception.