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Emergency departments see a startling rise in marijuana-induced illness

Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, caused by a more potent cannabis, has increased over 500 percent since 2016. But ED docs have a growing array of treatments.

  • July 1, 2026
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ICU delirium: The damage and the remedies

Sedation, ventilation, and sensory deprivation impede recovery and increase long-term health risks for vulnerable patients. New strategies aim to minimize harm.

  • June 25, 2026
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The problem with polypharmacy

Many older adults take too many medications. Efforts to educate clinicians and to encourage “deprescribing” are growing.

  • June 23, 2026
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When pregnancy and residency coincide

Many residency programs are increasing their support for the unique needs of expectant and new mothers during their postgraduate training.

  • June 17, 2026

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AAMC Statement on House Ways and Means Committee Passage of Burdensome Hospital Tax-Exempt Status Legislation

The AAMC expresses disappointment with hospital tax exempt legislation.

  • July 1, 2026
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Emergency departments see a startling rise in marijuana-induced illness

Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, caused by a more potent cannabis, has increased over 500 percent since 2016. But ED docs have a growing array of treatments.

  • July 1, 2026
Trauma team stabilizes female patient in emergency room
AAMCNews
ICU delirium: The damage and the remedies

Sedation, ventilation, and sensory deprivation impede recovery and increase long-term health risks for vulnerable patients. New strategies aim to minimize harm.

  • June 25, 2026
Nurse checking senior patient's heartbeat in hospital
AAMCNews
The problem with polypharmacy

Many older adults take too many medications. Efforts to educate clinicians and to encourage “deprescribing” are growing.

  • June 23, 2026
Senior woman sorting weekly medication
AAMCNews
When pregnancy and residency coincide

Many residency programs are increasing their support for the unique needs of expectant and new mothers during their postgraduate training.

  • June 17, 2026
A pregnant medical practitioner standing in a modern office
AAMCNews
Medical miracles, mysteries, and memoirs: 7 great summer reads about doctors and medicine

A doctor studies Alzheimer’s by horseback, a deceased girl’s heart saves a boy, doctors find clues to a long life: These tales show the promise of medicine.

  • June 11, 2026
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AAMC Statement on Passage of Full Committee FY 2027 Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill 

The AAMC shares its appreciations and concerns in the recently passed Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education spending bill.

  • June 10, 2026
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Practicing medicine in a war zone

When conflict erupted in the Middle East, academic health centers sprang into action. Here’s what like is like at two U.S.-affiliated health systems.

  • June 9, 2026
American University of Beirut
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AAMC Statement on U.S. District Court Decision to Block $100,000 Fee on H1-B Visa Applications

AAMC President and Chief Public Policy Officer issued a statement on the U.S. District Court decision to block the administration's $100,000 fee on H1-B visas.

  • June 9, 2026
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AAMC Celebrates Academic Medicine Week June 8-12

The AAMC and its medical schools, academic health systems, and teaching hospitals will celebrate Academic Medicine Week June 8-12.

  • June 4, 2026
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