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Orthopedic surgeon prepares to blast into space

The Chicago doctor will work on the International Space Station and conduct experiments inside space shuttle Atlantis during an 11-day mission.

HPV vaccine proposed for teen boys

Some doctors are concerned that the qualified recommendation from a CDC advisory panel could create insurance coverage problems.

Malpractice lawsuits hit 10-year low in Missouri

Physicians credit the state's damage cap. But the tort reforms face a state Supreme Court challenge.

Med school enrollment up, but residency slots remain flat

A lack of growth in residencies could help fuel a physician shortage, AAMC officials say.

Physicians give hospital chaplains high approval rating

These clerics can help meet patients' spiritual needs and advise families about end-of-life care decisions.