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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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Trading places: When doctors become patients

Physicians learn the importance of empathy and language and gain an appreciation for the trauma of illness.

Feb. 4, 2019

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AAMC Statement on the Texas Federal Court Decision on the Affordable Care Act

An amicus brief filed jointly by several national hospital associations says dismantling the ACA will be disastrous for the nation’s health care system.

Dec. 14, 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

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AAMC Statement on Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule

AAMC President and CEO Darrell G. Kirch, MD, issued the following statement regarding the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program.

Nov. 1, 2018

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Shining souls in a dark world

Ron Powers lost one son to suicide, and another lives with schizophrenia. The Pulitzer Prize-winning author shares his personal story.

Oct. 16, 2018

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AAMC Statement on Proposed Changes to Public Charge Rule

The AAMC and its members are opposed to any policy that discourages people from pursuing medical care to which they are legally entitled.

Sept. 24, 2018

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9 great summer reads for doctors

These books, from best-selling writers, renowned physicians, and other great science writers, will remind you why you went into medicine in the first place.

Aug. 6, 2018

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AAMC Statement on Medicare Outpatient Payment Cuts

The AAMC opposes the decision to double down on a flawed policy extending harmful cuts to hospitals that participate in the 340B Drug Pricing Program.