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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
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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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Medical Profession & Practice
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Making it in med school after another career

Pastry chef, rock musician, firefighter. Nontraditional students take unconventional paths to medicine and bring welcome experience to the profession.

  • March 12, 2019
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More than 9,000 attended the virtual med school fair — and it's still going on

Private chats with admissions experts. Tips for preparing for the MCAT® exam. Information from 70 schools.

  • March 6, 2019
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The social media dilemma

Should you friend your patients? Is it OK to post about the #MeToo movement? What about discussing cases online, even in the most generic terms?

  • March 4, 2019
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Celebrating 10 African-American medical pioneers

They broke barriers and shattered stereotypes and went on to conduct research, discover treatments, and provide leadership that improved the health of millions.

  • Feb. 25, 2019
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8 things to know about residency and The Match®

Match Day is a turning point in the lives of tomorrow’s physicians. How much do you know about residency and The Match®?

  • Feb. 25, 2019
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Addressing racism and mistreatment in academic medicine

Leaders in academic medicine must confront racism and inequity to create a culture that exemplifies our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity.

  • Feb. 21, 2019
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To disclose or not to disclose: That is just one of the questions

The AAMC’s Heather Pierce, JD, takes a deep dive into conflict of interest and Convey®, an innovative tool that streamlines research-funding disclosures.

  • Feb. 18, 2019
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New Initiative: Societies Consortium on Sexual Harassment in STEMM

Leading academic and professional societies have announced their launch of the Societies Consortium on Sexual Harassment in STEMM.

  • Feb. 14, 2019
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Sexual harassment in medicine

Even before the #MeToo movement, national leaders in medicine began taking significant strides to transform the culture and curb unacceptable behavior.

  • Feb. 14, 2019
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Do student-athletes make good doctors?

Athletes are known for their drive and determination. So are doctors. But can you really excel at both?

  • Feb. 7, 2019