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Measles cases are on the rise. Here’s what you need to know

Measles is highly contagious and can be dangerous, but vaccines are safe and effective.

April 30, 2025

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What's at stake when clinical trials research gets cut

Federal funding cutoffs and pauses threaten studies on critical ailments. ‘Real humans are being affected.’

April 24, 2025

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How uncertainty around cuts to scientific research is impacting the future…

Researchers worry that temporary interruptions in PhD programs could have long-term implications for the biomedical sciences.

April 16, 2025

Casey Harrell weeps with joy after using a brain-computer interface created at UC Davis Health that enabled him to speak for the first time in years.

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4 medical advances that are improving care and saving lives

A pioneering heart valve transplant, creating speech for a paralyzed patient, and more. Check out advances in academic medicine that are changing patient care.

April 8, 2025

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AAMC Statement on House Introduction of the Substance Use Disorder Workforce Act

The AAMC issued this statement statement on the introduction of the Substance Use Disorder Workforce Act in the U.S. House of Representatives.

May 20, 2021

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Five ways that clinical trials might change for good

COVID-19 forced researchers to try new ways of running clinical trials. Now they want to make some of those changes permanent.

May 20, 2021

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AAMC launches Principles of Trustworthiness to help build community connections

Some groups in the United States view health care, criminal justice, and other institutions with deep skepticism. A new effort offers tools for building trust.

May 18, 2021

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Podcast

VaccineVoices: COVID-19 Vaccine Myths Debunked

On this episode, we talk with health care providers and experts to debunk common myths and share accurate information about the COVID-19 vaccines.

May 14, 2021

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Convincing rural residents to get a COVID-19 vaccine

West Virginia Health Commissioner Ayne Amjad, MD, MPH, shares what has worked for her state — and the challenges that remain.

May 11, 2021

A West Virginia resident is vaccinated on January 25, 2021, at the WVU Medicine and Monongalia County vaccine clinic.

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Basic medical research took a hit during the pandemic. It might take years to recover

COVID-19 shutdowns and restrictions halted studies for cancer, diabetes, and more, threatening scientific progress. Can researchers make up for lost time?

May 6, 2021

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Doctors with long COVID-19 share their struggles to heal

Crushing exhaustion, trouble breathing, and more. Doctors describe the disturbing effects of long COVID on their lives and how they're managing to move forward.