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Medical students talking in class and sharing ideas

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In their own words: Medical students reflect on their journeys

Through 55-word stories, students share aspects of their medical school experiences — from meaningful patient encounters to moments of joy and heartbreak.

May 23, 2024

The young adult male sits on the hospital room couch to talk with the hospital insurance specialist to update medical information.

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5 ways to combat surging syphilis cases in the United States

Syphilis has reached alarming rates unseen in the U.S. since the 1950s. A CDC expert lays out steps to halt increases and prevent dramatic health problems.

May 21, 2024

Greylag geese and cattle in a meadow, Foehr, North Frisian Island, North Frisia, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

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How worried should we be about avian flu? Academic experts weigh in

Avian flu has spread to cows and one person in the United States. Scientists discuss the potential for a human epidemic and how to avoid it.

May 15, 2024

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9 great summer reads for doctors — or anyone interested in medicine

From a Black doctor’s reckoning with medical racism to a history of the human heart, these books offer rich glimpses into the fascinating world of medicine.

May 9, 2024

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National Research Initiatives Advance Personalized Medicine, Improve Cancer Care

At med schools and teaching hospitals, physicians are shifting away from a uniform strategy of treatment and moving toward personalized yet evidence-based care.

Nov. 12, 2016

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Medical Researchers Tackle Concussions

With widespread concern about the risk of concussions, scientists are developing more effective diagnostic methods and researching possible long-term effects.

Nov. 7, 2016

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Data from the AAMC Consumer Survey of Health Care Access

Respondents included 5,542 U.S. adults who received medical care in 2015. Data prepared by AAMC Workforce Studies.

Oct. 11, 2016

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Say That Again? Teaching Physicians About Plain Language

The majority of Americans do not comprehend information routinely encountered in a health care setting. It’s up to physicians to help them understand.

Oct. 11, 2016

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Explained in 90 Seconds

The University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences held an elevator speech contest to encourage students to relay information concisely.

Oct. 11, 2016

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CMS Hospital Star Ratings First Step in Effort to Improve Quality Measures

The Hospital Star Ratings are one part of CMS efforts to make quality data accessible.

Oct. 4, 2016

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The Role of the Center for Medicine After the Holocaust in Medical Ethics Education

Today's doctors, nurses, and scientists need to confront the role that physicians played in the Holocaust and apply that knowledge to research and practice.