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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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Driving innovative health care solutions for underserved populations

Access to health care is not enough for patients who face problems accessing healthy foods or transportation to get to medical appointments.

  • July 10, 2019
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Enduring truths in an age of disruption

In his final column as president and CEO of the AAMC, Darrell G. Kirch, MD, reflects on the values that guide academic medicine.

  • July 9, 2019
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Will artificial intelligence replace doctors?

Several new studies have shown that computers can outperform doctors in cancer screenings and disease diagnoses.

  • July 9, 2019
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A launching pad to academic medicine

One research program for high school students served as a way into medicine for two medical school deans. Now they’re working to revive the program.

  • June 28, 2019
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AAMC Statement on Passage of House Committee on Ways and Means Health Care Package

The AAMC commends Richard Neal (D-MA) and the House Ways and Means Committee on legislation that will provide more physicians to address the opioid crisis.

  • June 26, 2019
Press Release
Vizient and AAMC Launch Clinical Practice Solutions Center to Drive Efficiency for Physician Practices

Vizient and the AAMC launched the Clinical Practice Solutions Center (CPSC), a platform promoting efficiency in academic and community practice organizations.

  • June 12, 2019
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20 years of patient safety

It has been two decades since the modern patient safety movement was born. Here’s how we got to this milestone — and what lies ahead.

  • June 6, 2019
Press Release
AAMC, AAU, and APLU Statement on HHS Limits on Fetal Tissue Research

Learn more about the AAMC, AAU, and APLU statement on HHS limits on fetal tissue research.

  • June 5, 2019
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The delicate balance between treating pain and preventing addiction

Opioid education workshop attracts leaders in medical education and substance use disorder to discuss challenges and opportunities.

  • May 10, 2019
Press Release
AAMC Statement on Committee Passage of House FY 2020 Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill

The AAMC applauds the House Appropriations Committee for investing in programs that enable medical schools and teaching hospitals to promote health security.

  • May 8, 2019