*READ* Medical Schools Work to Expand
Responding to a growing sense of urgency over the potential shortage of physicians in the coming years, a number of medical schools across the country are pursuing innovative approaches to increase their enrollment levels.

All of Today's Health & Science Headlines from the New York Times

NEW VIDEOS from the NYT:
Blocking a Path to Cancer
Scientists have discovered that cells have a built-in cancer fighting mechanism. (Produced by: Emily B. Hager)

CT Screening for Lung Cancer
Dr. Claudia Henschke is leading a campaign to promote CT screening for people at high risk of lung cancer that she says can detect tumors at an early stage. (Producer: Brent McDonald)

Heart Disease, the No. 1 Killer
Heart disease kills more Americans than any other disease, partially because treatments known to make a difference are often ignored. Click below to watch the video.



Selected Past Articles:
Understanding Empathy: Can You Feel My Pain? NEW
Scientists Identify 7 New Diabetes Genes NEW
The Claim: Gain a Child, Lose a Tooth NEW
In the World of Life-Saving Drugs, a Growing Epidemic of Deadly Fakes
Stem Cells May Be Key to Cancer
Ethical Concerns on Face Transplant Grow
When the Doctor Is in, but You Wish He Weren't
Dog's Genome Could Provide Clues to Disorders in Humans
A Pioneering in Transplant and Now an Ethical Storm
The Claim: Never Drink on an Empty Stomach
AAMC Calls for Modest Increase in Medical School Enrollment
Medical Miscalculation Creates Doctor Shortage
Chocolate Sweet for the Heart
New H.I.V. Test Identifies Cases in College Students
Healing an Error-Prone Medical System
Americans Need to Shake Salt Habit
'Accelerated' drugs raise concern
Study touts MRIs in detecting breast cancer
Aspirin tested as next weapon against cancer

AAMC President's Address 2005 - "The Work Ahead"
Jordan J. Cohen, MD is the outgoing Association of American Medical Colleges President and Chief Executive. Having served as President for 12 years, he leads the Association's support and service to the nation's medical schools and teaching hospitals.

A collection of past news:

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AMNews Ongoing Coverage:

Liability Crisis
HIPAA
Vaccine Supply
Stem Cell Research Debate

Sources of Medical News:

AMA Newspaper
Harvard World Heath News
Ivanhoe Medical Breakthroughs
CNN Health News