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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
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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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From troubled lives to medical school

A surgeon and an endocrinologist share how gangs and prison nearly ruined their lives, and how mentors stepped in to help.

  • Nov. 6, 2023
Stanley Andrisse, PhD, MBA, right, discusses his path from prison to college, while James Earl Harris Jr., MD, center, and Antwione Haywood, PhD, left, listen at Learn Serve Lead 2023 on Monday, Nov. 6.
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Everyone should be tested for HIV: Here’s why

Making HIV testing a routine part of primary care could reduce inequities and infections, a health equity researcher argues.

  • July 25, 2023
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Telemedicine for opioid addiction saves lives. Let’s make sure it continues

During COVID-19, doctors have been allowed to provide medications for opioid addiction via telehealth. Now, we need those temporary rules made permanent.

  • Dec. 20, 2022
Psychotherapist seen on laptop screen writing on clipboard while listening to the female patient during an online counselling session.
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A growing psychiatrist shortage and an enormous demand for mental health services

The U.S. had too few psychiatrists even before COVID-19 increased anxiety and depression. Here’s how leaders are stepping up with a range of creative solutions.

  • Aug. 9, 2022
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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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What is gender-affirming care? Your questions answered

As states move to restrict certain treatments for transgender youth, experts explain the many types of care, the need for them, and their impact.

  • April 12, 2022
Wrapped in bisexual flag and pride flags, this trio are waving small pride flags and watching a gay pride event
Press Release
AAMC Statement on Gender-affirming Health Care for Transgender Youth

The AAMC issued the following statement about the importance of allowing doctors to provide gender-affirming care to transgender youth.

  • April 9, 2021
Viewpoints
Finding my community on #GayMedTwitter

A physician-in-training argues that social media can help marginalized groups in medicine find needed support and validation.

  • March 16, 2021
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AAMC Statement on President Biden’s Actions on Advancing Equity, Preventing Discrimination, and Supporting Underserved Communities

AAMC statement on President Biden's executive actions on advancing racial equity and supporting underserved communities.

  • Jan. 21, 2021
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AAMC Statement on HHS Nondiscrimination Final Rule

The AAMC issued this statement on the HHS final rule (6/12/2020) that changes nondiscrimination provisions applicable to federally-supported health programs.

  • June 15, 2020