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‘Not all cancer needs to be cured’: Five ways that prostate cancer treatments have improved

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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Climate change hurts women more

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

  • June 6, 2024

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Fewer gun deaths: Medical schools prioritize prevention

Medical students are learning to protect patients from firearm injuries. Lessons include suicide risks, gun locks, and handling hard conversations with respect.

  • Dec. 6, 2022
An instructor teaching a gun safety class to a group of students.
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Introducing the AAMC’s new chief public policy officer

Danielle Turnipseed, JD, MHSA, MPP, a former health policy advisor on Capitol Hill who has championed health equity and access to care, joins the AAMC.

  • Nov. 1, 2022
Danielle Turnipseed, JD, MHSA, MPP
Viewpoints
Teaching medical students to perform an often-dreaded exam

Gynecological teaching associates (GTAs) use their own bodies to help students gain expertise in pelvic exams. Here’s why the job was so empowering for one GTA.

  • Oct. 25, 2022
Pamela Good, LMT, CPT
Press Release
Joint Statement on Violence Against Health Care Workers

The AAMC and the National Academy of Medicine issued a joint statement on violence against health care workers.

  • Sept. 30, 2022
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Press Release
AAMC Statement on Senate Finance Committee’s "Enhancing the Mental Health Workforce" Discussion Draft

The AAMC issued a statement commending the Senate Finance Committee for bipartisan work to find solutions to the country’s mental and behavioral health crisis.

  • Sept. 22, 2022
Capitol building, Washington, DC
Press Release
AAMC Statement on Senate Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

The AAMC applauds the Senate for passing the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which would benefit patients by increasing access to care nationwide.

  • Aug. 8, 2022
U.S. Capitol
Press Release
AAMC Statement on House Passage of Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2022

The AAMC's statement applauding Congress for the House passage of Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act of 2022.

  • July 28, 2022
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How the repeal of Roe v. Wade will affect training in abortion and reproductive health

The Dobbs decision will make it harder for future doctors to learn to perform abortions — and will affect other forms of training like miscarriage management.

  • June 24, 2022
A female patient of African descent is sitting on the examination table during a medical check up with a doctor. They are wearing face masks to prevent the spread of germs.
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Talking to vaccine skeptics in rural, conservative America

To reach the vaccine-hesitant, public health officials urge a variety of approaches, from connecting with local physicians to having respectful conversations.

  • Dec. 21, 2021
Young female doctor injecting COVID-19 vaccine in arm of senior man for coronavirus immunization.
Press Release
AAMC Statement on Health Care Provisions in the Build Back Better Act

On December 20, the AAMC released a statement on the crucial health care provisions included in Build Back Better and urged the Senate to act without delay.

  • Dec. 20, 2021
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