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Pregnant woman in bed with a fan because of the heat wave

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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

A pediatrician interacts with a baby at a Mother’s Day event

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Could giving low-income patients cash improve their health?

Guaranteed income programs have been successful in low-income countries. Now, researchers hope to test their effectiveness in the U.S.

May 30, 2024

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Women are changing the face of medicine in America

Data from the past 18 years show how women have driven growth in the supply of physicians and expanded their presence in some of the largest specialties.

May 28, 2024

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AAMC Releases National Guidance on Face Coverings

The AAMC has compiled the latest scientific information on mask usage into one commonsense, scientific approach to help prevent the spread of the coronvirus.

Aug. 12, 2020

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The science and psychology behind masking to prevent the spread of COVID-19

Experts weigh in on the most effective mask-wearing practices, the psychology behind not masking, and how to communicate its importance.

July 30, 2020

Amy Price, DPhil, a senior research scientist at Stanford Anesthesia Informatics and Media Lab, wears a cloth mask like the ones she and her colleagues tested for efficacy of containing viral particles.

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Shortened MCAT® exams, extended AMCAS® deadlines: How the pandemic has upended medical school admissions

Medical school applicants are struggling with many unknowns, like when they can take the MCAT® exam. Here's how schools are making admissions safe and fair.

April 24, 2020

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To address COVID-19 and future pandemics, we must answer fundamental questions

Being in the middle of a pandemic feels unsettling and frightening. We need more research to better diagnose, treat, and prevent COVID-19.

April 15, 2020

A researcher in protective gear holds a COVID-19 blood sample

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“This is what we do”: Academic medicine mobilizes to prepare for COVID-19

From training front-line workers to activating their incident command centers, hospitals are preparing for a worst-case scenario — and hoping for a best.

March 6, 2020

Health care workers transport a patient into an ambulance

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Academic medicine on the front lines of the coronavirus outbreak

As a new, deadly virus spreads, U.S. experts are mobilizing to decode the disease and protect patients. A leading virologist talks about breaking developments.