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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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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
The young adult male sits on the hospital room couch to talk with the hospital insurance specialist to update medical information.
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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
Greylag geese and cattle in a meadow, Foehr, North Frisian Island, North Frisia, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
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Shootings, storms, epidemics: In an era of mass casualties, hospitals get better prepared

Increasing manmade and natural disasters require new thinking about the role of health care staff, effective triaging, community partnerships, and security.

  • April 17, 2024
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Do seasonal allergies seem to be getting worse? Blame climate change

How warmer temperatures and ‘botanical sexism’ are exacerbating seasonal allergies and what allergists recommend to minimize the health effects.

  • April 9, 2024
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Is it cancer? Artificial intelligence helps doctors get a clearer picture

AI tools are analyzing images and tissue samples to detect cancer sooner and more precisely. Doctors hope to improve and accelerate patient care.

  • March 28, 2024
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Why we know so little about women’s health

Before 1993, women were rarely included in clinical trials. Today, the medical field still doesn’t know how well many drugs and devices work for women.

  • March 26, 2024
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AAMC Statement on Medical School Curriculum

The AAMC issued a statement on the development of medical school curriculum.

  • March 18, 2024
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Personalized medicine is coming, but who will have access to it?

Experts warn that new technologies that tailor health care to individuals may exacerbate health inequities.

  • March 7, 2024
Researchers work in the lab of Marjorie Gondré-Lewis, PhD, at Howard University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C., which is a recipient of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative grant to further diversity research in personalized medicine.
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AAMC Recognizes Recipients of 2024 Champion of Academic Medicine Award

The AAMC recognizes two Members of Congress as recipients of the 2024 AAMC Champion of Academic Medicine Award.

  • March 5, 2024
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Making medicine personal: Moving away from a one-size-fits-all approach to health care

Medical researchers and clinicians are making strides in understanding how to personalize treatment to individual patients’ needs.

  • Feb. 22, 2024
Melanie Rutkowski, PhD, associate professor of Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology at the University of Virginia (UVA) is leading experiments that may contribute to personalized medicine in the future.