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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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The future of health care: A conversation with Dr. Atul Gawande

Dr. Darrell Kirch sits down with noted physician, author, and public health researcher Dr. Atul Gawande to discuss what health care will look like in 20 years.

  • Dec. 11, 2016
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Telehealth Helps Close Health Care Disparity Gap in Rural Areas

Academic medical centers are using telehealth services to improve patient outcomes in underserved rural communities.

  • Dec. 5, 2016
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Bioengineering Programs: The Next Big Thing?

Rapid changes in bioengineering are creating new demand for medical school graduates with a combination of medical and engineering skills.

  • Nov. 28, 2016
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3D Printers Are Revolutionizing Medicine

Scientists have developed innovative techniques that enable physicians to use 3D printers to create custom-designed body parts for patients.

  • Sept. 29, 2016
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Bringing the Lessons of Mindfulness to Medical School

More medical schools and teaching hospitals are introducing mindfulness training as a way to promote resilience and manage work-related stress.

  • Sept. 27, 2016
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Game On: Building the Case for Games in Medical Education

Learn how to recognize and treat sepsis by playing a video game? Researchers are finding that games can be highly effective learning tools in medical school.

  • Sept. 27, 2016
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Space Medicine: A New Frontier for Aspiring Physicians

Can’t see yourself practicing in a traditional medical setting? Consider applying to one of five accredited U.S. residency programs in space medicine.

  • Sept. 27, 2016
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Playing with the Mind: Tech Meets Neuroscience in the Future of Medical Education

Medical Education Meeting plenary speaker Adam Gazzaley, MD, PhD, discusses how medical education can use gaming and technology to enhance learning.

  • Sept. 27, 2016