American doctors look to relocate to Canada to avoid the Trump administration
Canada has seen a surge of American doctors seeking to move north in the months since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.
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They were going to be doctors. Instead, they had to dodge bombs and flee war
The war in Sudan has taken a toll on the medical profession. Health workers have fled the country, and those seeking to complete their medical education are finding it an increasingly impossible task.
When PTO stands for 'pretend time off': Doctors struggle to take real breaks
What's a typical vacation activity for doctors? Work. A new study finds that most physicians do work on a typical day off. In this essay, a family doctor considers why that is and why it matters.
Oncologists' meetings with drug reps don't help cancer patients live longer
Drug company reps commonly visit doctors to talk about new medications. A team of economists wanted to know if that helps patients live longer. They found that for cancer patients, the answer is no.
South Korea launches legal action to force striking doctors back to work
The South Korean government is targeting a medical group, as a doctor-walkout throws the country's health care system into chaos.
AI could help doctors make better diagnoses
An artificial intelligence upgrade could be coming soon to a computer program called UpToDate that is used by more than 2 million health care professionals to make decisions about patients' care.
AI was asked to create images of Black African docs treating white kids. How'd it go?
Researchers were curious if artificial intelligence could fulfill the order. Or would built-in biases short-circuit the request? Let's see what an image generator came up with.
Medical students aren't showing up to class. What does that mean for future docs?
Most first- and second-year medical students don't attend lectures. A student and a professor suggest it's a good time to think a lot about medical education, starting with "flipping the classroom."
Sudanese doctors should not have to risk their own lives to save lives
The conflict has devastated health care: attacks on hospitals, threats against medical staff. Three Sudanese-American doctors share stories from their colleagues — and map out a plan for the future.
World Cup fever sparks joy in hospitals
Winter can be hard, especially in the halls of healing. A doctor shares how this year's World Cup has become the holiday event she and others didn't know they needed.