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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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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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Leaders in Academic Medicine Address Physician Well-Being and Resilience

The AAMC Leadership Forum addressed the high rates of suicide and burnout among health care professionals and trainees.

Sept. 29, 2016

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Caring for Ourselves, Caring for Each Other

As symptoms of burnout become more prevalent among physicians & scientists, the academic medicine community must come together to create a culture of wellness.

Sept. 29, 2016

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Service-Learning Plays Vital Role in Understanding Social Determinants of Health

Service-learning programs in underserved communities are helping medical students gain practical experience and broaden their knowledge base.

Sept. 27, 2016

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National Academies Report Calls for HHS to Withdraw Proposed Common Rule Revisions

Report: Work on proposed revisions to the Common Rule should halt until an independent commission reviews and updates frameworks for human subject research.

Sept. 27, 2016

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The Role of the Center for Medicine After the Holocaust in Medical Ethics Education

Today's doctors, nurses, and scientists need to confront the role that physicians played in the Holocaust and apply that knowledge to research and practice.

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.