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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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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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AAMC Statement on House FY 24 Labor-HHS Spending Bill

The AAMC released a statement sharing concerns with the impacts of the House FY24 Labor-HHS spending bill on the health of all Americans.

  • Nov. 15, 2023
U.S. Capitol
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Navigating health policy during politically fractious times

While broad health reforms are unlikely, Congress could address mental health care, pharmacy benefit managers, and other issues that have bipartisan support.

  • Nov. 5, 2023
Sarah Dash, MPH, Lanhee Chen, JD, PhD, and Atul Grover, MD, PhD, talk about health policy and a dysfunctional Congress during Learn Serve Lead 2023 on Sunday, Nov. 5.
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Grave errors: Spooky cures and creepy medical missteps from the past

Smoke enemas. Bloody beverages. Milk-based blood transfusions. We explore deeply odd, and fortunately abandoned, treatments from the pages of medical history.

  • Oct. 24, 2023
A mix of morphine and alcohol, Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup was promoted as a miracle cure for various ailments, but actually turned out to be deadly.
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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
Lynlee Boemer
Press Release
AAMC Statement on President Biden’s Intent to Nominate Monica Bertagnolli, MD, as Director of the National Institutes of Health

The AAMC issued this statement following President Biden’s announcement of his intent to nominate Monica Bertagnolli, MD, as the next director of the NIH.

  • May 15, 2023
Press Release
AAMC Statement on President Biden’s FY 2024 Budget Proposal

The AAMC issued a statement in response to President Biden’s fiscal year 2024 budget request.

  • March 10, 2023
White House in Washington, DC
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Anthony Fauci, MD, on fighting misinformation, inspiring the next generation, and why we still need physician-scientists

As “America’s doctor” steps down from his public role, he reflects on the privilege of helping protect and preserve the health of the American people.

  • Dec. 22, 2022
Anthony Fauci, MD
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AAMC Statement on Anthony Fauci, MD, Stepping Down From Government Service

The AAMC issued the following statement in response to the announcement that Anthony S. Fauci, MD, will step down in December 2022.

  • Aug. 22, 2022
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The Inflation Reduction Act will cut health care costs for some patients. But we need to do more

The U.S. spends $4 trillion on health care each year, yet many still lack access to good, affordable care, according to the AAMC Research and Action Institute.

  • Aug. 17, 2022
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AAMC Statement on President Biden’s Intention to Appoint Monica Bertagnolli, MD, as National Cancer Institute Director

The AAMCs statement on the appointment of Monica Bertagnolli, MD, as National Cancer Institute Director

  • Aug. 10, 2022