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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
Pregnant woman in bed with a fan because of the heat wave
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Climate change hurts women more

Extreme weather is linked to pregnancy complications, increased violence, and inescapable exposure to pollution and heat.

  • June 6, 2024
woman with scrubs sitting on the floor
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Medical schools work to end student mistreatment

From public humiliation to sexist remarks, medical trainees often experience faculty mistreatment. Here’s how institutions are working to stop bad behaviors.

  • June 4, 2024

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Viewpoints GME - Graduate Medical Education Patient Experience
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When patients lie

A patient-physician communication expert reveals the truth — and consequences — of patient coverups.

  • June 4, 2019
Viewpoints
A Landmark for Women in Medicine

For the first time, the majority of entering medical school matriculants are women. Learn why this is only the first step in making medicine more inclusive.

  • Jan. 29, 2018
Viewpoints
Suicide Prevention: My Top Clinical Priority

To save lives, all of us must #BeThere for veterans in need. A Viewpoint by David J. Shulkin, MD, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

  • Nov. 3, 2017
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Core Competencies and the Heart of Learning

The realities of modern medical practice require medical education to focus on practical skills and competencies, but empathy must remain at the center.

  • Sept. 26, 2017
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Global Health Electives Provide Lessons in Patient Advocacy, Health Equity, Humility

By pushing medical students outside their comfort zones, global health opportunities can ultimately help them promote health equity and be better advocates.

  • March 6, 2017
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In Search of Community

Darrell G. Kirch, MD, AAMC president and CEO, reflects on Learn Serve Lead in Seattle where the academic medicine community gathered to share insights.

  • Nov. 14, 2016