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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
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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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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

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Why every operating room needs a black box

Taking a page from airlines, hospitals are recording surgeries to reduce errors. Here’s why one expert says black boxes are key to improving patient safety.

  • Oct. 3, 2023
Mary Hawn, MD, MPH, and a colleague perform surgery at Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto, California, under the watchful eye of an OR Black Box camera that is positioned above the door.
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Why I Stay in Medicine: Kam Lam, MD

A former pediatric hospitalist shares her story of saving a child’s life — and why moments like these validate her career choice.

  • Sept. 19, 2023
Kam Lam, MD, MPH, a breastfeeding medicine specialist at the Cleveland Clinic, poses with her son Brandon, 1, daughter Natalie, 3, and husband Jason, an orthopedic surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic, at Niagara Falls.
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The new COVID boosters: What doctors and patients need to know

The shots offer new protection as variants emerge. Experts explain why to get them, how they differ from earlier vaccines, and factors patients should consider.

  • Sept. 14, 2023
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How AI is helping doctors communicate with patients

Hospitals are using chatbots to monitor patient health at home and to reply to patient messages. Do the benefits outweigh the risks?

  • Aug. 8, 2023
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Facing Alzheimer’s as a physician and caregiver

Sandeep Jauhar, MD, a cardiologist and author, reflects on what he learned about the brutal reality of Alzheimer’s disease from caring for his father.

  • Aug. 3, 2023
Sandeep Jauhar, MD, center, poses with his parents, Raj, left, and Prem Jauhar, PhD, right, in Manhattan, New York, in 2007.
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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
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Rural Americans find little escape from climate change

Farm work, geography, and health care gaps leave them vulnerable to extreme weather. But research on the health impacts and effective prevention is thin.

  • July 13, 2023
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The field of space medicine lifts off

In a new golden age of space exploration, opportunities for medical research and clinical expertise in aerospace medicine arise.

  • July 6, 2023
Astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley pose for a photo at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida prior to the NASA/SpaceX launch of the first Commercial Crew mission May 30, 2020. Posing in blue flight suits are NASA flight surgeons Joe Dervay, MD, right, and Steve Hart, MD, left.
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The tiniest patients: Operating inside the womb

Fetal surgeons can already remove deadly tumors, unblock clogged aortas, and treat spinal abnormalities in utero. What’s coming next may be even more dramatic.

  • June 29, 2023
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The science of pain: What is it and why is it so hard to measure?

Chronic pain is common, but its biological mechanisms remain a mystery. While researchers seek answers, doctors focus on how pain affects a patient’s life.

  • June 27, 2023
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