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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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JAMA Study Finds Lower Mortality Rates at U.S. Teaching Hospitals

A new study finds that patients receiving care at teaching hospitals have superior outcomes.

  • May 23, 2017
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Flipped Classrooms: Scrapping Lectures in Favor of Active Learning

Lectures are no longer a staple of medical education. Several institutions are “flipping” the classroom and introducing a more active learning model.

  • May 9, 2017
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Physicians Can Play Crucial Role in Identifying Human-Trafficking Victims

Physicians are uniquely positioned to recognize and help patients who may be victims of human trafficking. But awareness and education are critical first steps.

  • May 2, 2017
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When the Worst Happens, Teaching Hospitals Are Ready

Preparedness is key for responding to unexpected crises.

  • April 25, 2017
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Medical Schools, Teaching Hospitals Partner With Community to Move Toward Health Equity

The AAMC is helping improve health equity by creating systems that merge institutional community health initiatives in partnership with local organizations.

  • April 18, 2017
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Record Number of Aspiring Docs Attend Virtual Fair

Medical school representatives and prospective students enjoyed a unique interactive platform to discuss the ins and outs of applying to medical school.

  • April 11, 2017
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Narrative Medicine: Every Patient Has a Story

Patient experiences go beyond the symptoms they bring to a doctor’s office. Drawing out these narratives can provide a helpful context for physicians.

  • March 28, 2017
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Medical School in Three Years? Educators Test a New Model

An innovative educational model is changing the idea that medical school must take four years.

  • March 21, 2017
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Nationwide, Medical Schools Celebrate Largest-Ever Match

Family and friends surrounded more than 17,000 U.S. medical school seniors as they learned where they will spend the next 3-7 years in residency training.

  • March 21, 2017
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Creating Learning Environments That Promote Physician Resilience

Darrell G. Kirch: The high-quality learning experience outlined in the updated AAMC compacts can help address the crisis of burnout and improve resiliency.

  • March 14, 2017