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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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Congratulations, you got into medical school! Now what?

Here are 7 tips for rising first years at the start of their medical school journeys.

May 7, 2024

A mosquito, that is silhouetted against the moon, bites a human arm

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More bugs are coming, spreading more disease. Are doctors ready to respond?

As the climate changes, vector-borne diseases like dengue, Zika, and Lyme are expanding into more areas. That challenges physicians to recognize the symptoms.

May 1, 2024

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Tenure is declining in U.S. medical schools. Could this threaten academic freedom?

As fewer medical faculty are awarded tenure, some suggest there must be new ways to protect those in academia from institutional and political retribution.

April 23, 2024

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In coastal communities, the health risks of climate change accelerate

Contaminated water, polluted lakes, and growing mold pose lasting threats to populations that lack resources to overcome the damage and get access to care.

Dec. 7, 2023

Huntington Beach, California, flooding in residential area

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Erosion of the doctor-patient visit: “We must speak out.”

Physician and author Abraham Verghese sees a reduction in human connection in medical care, and urges doctors to “find their passion in each patient encounter.”

Oct. 12, 2023

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CBD: Does it work? Is it safe? Is it legal?

Cannabidiol has been used for insomnia, anxiety, and more. But is marijuana’s cousin safe and effective? And is it legal? Your CBD questions answered.

July 20, 2023

Various products containing CBD/cannabis/hemp: lotion, balm, soft-gel capsules, and crushed and whole hemp seeds

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AAMC Statement on Court Opinion Undermining FDA Regulatory Authority

The AAMC issued a statement supporting the authority of the FDA after a Texas district court ruled against FDA approval of mifepristone.

April 12, 2023

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Shortages from syringes to dye for diagnostic exams: How world events are straining everyday health care supply

Supply chain experts warn of increasing disruptions, including many caused by geopolitical strife.

July 5, 2022

Flat lay of various medical supplies on gray background

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The wish of pediatricians: More medications deemed safe for kids

A paucity of drugs for children forces doctors to prescribe ‘off-label’ and figure out doses. New ways to run clinical trials yield more pediatric medications.

June 21, 2022

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Electricity as medicine

Some believe bioelectronic devices might one day replace medication in treating a variety of diseases, from depression to diabetes.

June 14, 2022

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BA.2, boosters, and the future of COVID-19 vaccination

As the hyper contagious BA.2 variant spreads across the country, experts say we are entering a new phase of the pandemic. Here’s what you need to know.