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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

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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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Twitter is Trending in Academic Medicine

Twitter offers a means for educators, clinicians, and researchers to communicate and stay connected with each other in real time.

Feb. 20, 2017

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The World of Medicine My Physician Daughters Will Inherit

As health IT continues to guide health delivery innovations, we must ensure we also lay the groundwork for more person-centered care.

Feb. 6, 2017

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Medical Schools Tackle Health Care Disparities Through Unique Partnerships, Research

Teaching hospitals are engaging with at-risk communities to overcome barriers at the root of health care disparities that extend beyond not having insurance.

Feb. 5, 2017

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HHS Final Common Rule Updates Address Several Concerns From Research Community

HHS and 15 other agencies and departments released long-awaited regulations to update the Common Rule, which provides protection to human research participants.

Jan. 30, 2017

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Raising the Profile of Social Science in Medical Education

The best-trained physicians will be able to apply their knowledge of behavioral and social sciences to patient care.

Jan. 30, 2017

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More Minorities Needed in Clinical Trials to Make Research Relevant to All

Medical researchers are removing barriers and employing community engagement strategies to encourage more minority participation in clinical trials.

Dec. 19, 2016

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The future of health care: A conversation with Dr. Atul Gawande

Dr. Darrell Kirch sits down with noted physician, author, and public health researcher Dr. Atul Gawande to discuss what health care will look like in 20 years.