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Climate change hurts women more

Extreme weather is linked to pregnancy complications, increased violence, and inescapable exposure to pollution and heat.

  • June 6, 2024
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Medical schools work to end student mistreatment

From public humiliation to sexist remarks, medical trainees often experience faculty mistreatment. Here’s how institutions are working to stop bad behaviors.

  • June 4, 2024
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Could giving low-income patients cash improve their health?

Guaranteed income programs have been successful in low-income countries. Now, researchers hope to test their effectiveness in the U.S.

  • May 30, 2024
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Women are changing the face of medicine in America

Data from the past 18 years show how women have driven growth in the supply of physicians and expanded their presence in some of the largest specialties.

  • May 28, 2024

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Medical Schools Tackle Health Care Disparities Through Unique Partnerships, Research

Teaching hospitals are engaging with at-risk communities to overcome barriers at the root of health care disparities that extend beyond not having insurance.

  • Feb. 5, 2017
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HHS Final Common Rule Updates Address Several Concerns From Research Community

HHS and 15 other agencies and departments released long-awaited regulations to update the Common Rule, which provides protection to human research participants.

  • Jan. 30, 2017
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Raising the Profile of Social Science in Medical Education

The best-trained physicians will be able to apply their knowledge of behavioral and social sciences to patient care.

  • Jan. 30, 2017
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Keeping Everyone Safe: Violence Prevention in Hospitals

Educating hospital staff, faculty, and medical students about violence prevention can increase safety and resilience.

  • Jan. 8, 2017
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More Minorities Needed in Clinical Trials to Make Research Relevant to All

Medical researchers are removing barriers and employing community engagement strategies to encourage more minority participation in clinical trials.

  • Dec. 19, 2016
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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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Researchers Race to Find Answers to Stop Zika Virus

Facing a public health emergency, researchers in the academic medicine community have found innovative ways to accelerate Zika virus research.

  • 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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National Research Initiatives Advance Personalized Medicine, Improve Cancer Care

At med schools and teaching hospitals, physicians are shifting away from a uniform strategy of treatment and moving toward personalized yet evidence-based care.

  • Nov. 12, 2016