Michigan Medicine News Break: Recent Episodes
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To celebrate the 10 year anniversary, Health Lab hosted its the first Health Lab Live Show, which brought two Health Lab articles to life by interviewing experts live on stage in front of a live audience while deep diving into trending health and wellness topics. Julie Wright, M.D., a nephrologist, talks about the silent symptoms you’d never suspect, why most people don’t catch issues until it’s too late, and what you can do today to get ahead of any issues. She even says you might be able to prevent it if you spot concerning bloodwork early. Read the article here.
Episode Transcript
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All Health Lab content including health news, best practices and research insights are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical guidance. Always seek the advice of a health care provider for questions about your health and treatment options.
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Key tips for getting through an outbreak if you or your loved ones get sick. Read the full article on Health Lab.
Episode Transcript
Links:
Homemade Oral Rehydration Solution Recipe
Cyclosporia: Comprehensive Guide for Clinicians
Michigan Department of Health & Human Services: Infectious Disease Outbreaks
USDA Food Safety Basics
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All Health Lab content including health news, best practices and research insights are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical guidance. Always seek the advice of a health care provider for questions about your health and treatment options.
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Note: A previous version of this episode first aired in February 2025, and was updated in March 2026.
In this episode, a top infectious disease specialist from University of Michigan Health answer questions about the measles vaccine for adults and children. Read the full article here.
Episode Transcript
For more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest in health research and information to your inbox each week. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network, and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. You can listen to Health Lab wherever you get your podcasts.
All Health Lab content including health news, best practices and research insights are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical guidance. Always seek the advice of a health care provider for questions about your health and treatment options.
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Note: This article originally ran on September 18, 2020 and was updated on January 8, 2025 and July 16, 2026.
Today on Health Lab, we re-releasing an episode about wildfires and how to protect your lung health in poor air quality. Experts offer advice for living in hazardous ranges. Read the full article on the Health Lab website, and click here for the episode transcript.
Resources:
Check the air quality in your area in real time: AirNow.gov
Video: Learn to build an air filter at home for around $40
For more information: Air Quality Index
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An obesity expert welcomes new Medicare option for access to effective weight loss medication, and shares the new program’s limitations. Read the full article on Health Lab.
Episode Transcript
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Extreme heat can be dangerous - especially to people with certain health conditions. In this episode, Dr. Brad Uren shares tips for weathering extreme heat.
You can read the full article on the Health Lab website.
Episode Transcript
Additional Resources:
How to protect your baby from the dangers of hot weather
5 hot weather tips that could save an older adult’s life
CDC: Heat and Medications – Guidance for Clinicians
Video: Who's most at risk of heat-related health issues?
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*This episode first aired in January 2026.
A recent study finds that transfeminine people 18 years and older report significant benefits across multiple metrics 12 months after the procedure.
Episode Transcript
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People over 50 are growing older in a very different environment for LGBTQ+ people than the one they grew up in. Now, a new University of Michigan poll looks at what that means for both people over 50 who are LGBTQ+, and those who are not.
Read the full article on Health Lab.
Episode Transcript
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A new U-M report shows that individuals, hospitals and primary care clinics all experienced positive impacts in the first decade of Michigan's Medicaid expansion, but the report also raises concerns about the cost-sharing provisions that all states must soon enact.
Read the full article on Health Lab.
Episode Transcript
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A patient, his doctor and other experts warn of dangers of 7-OH, which is touted as a derivative of kratom and is widely available, but packs far more opioid danger. Read the full article on Health Lab.
Resources:
Michigan OPEN
Michigan OPEN: Kratom Definition & Clinical Management Guide
Michigan OPEN: Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)
Michigan OPEN: Kratom 101
Michigan OPEN: Kratom, Aggression and Psychosis
Episode Transcript
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The findings position VGLL3 as a promising novel treatment target for the pregnancy-related condition. Read the full article on Health Lab.
Episode Transcript
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This episode first aired in May 2025.
Many people have them, but not all moles are the same. In this episode, learn how to examine yours properly — and when it’s time to see a doctor. You can read the full article on our website.
Episode Transcript
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A University of Michigan infectious disease expert shares their insights into the latest hantavirus outbreak and answers questions about common concerns. Read the full article on Health Lab.
Episode Transcript
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Note: This episode first aired in October 2025.
A debated link between Tylenol and autism has put the neurodevelopmental condition in the spotlight. An expert answers parents’ top questions. Read the full article on our website.
Episode Transcript
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Today on Health Lab, we are sharing resources for what to do in mental health crisis. Read the full story on Health Lab.
*Content Warning: Please be aware that this episode has mentions of suicide and self-harm.
Episode Transcript
Resources
- 988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call 988, text any word to 988, or use their webchat
- Veterans: Press 1 after calling 988, or text any word to 838255
- LGBTQ+ youth hotline: Call The Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386, text the word START to 678678, or use webchat
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 or visit crisistextline.org
- Eating disorders: Call the Alliance for Eating Disorders at 1-866-662-1235, or visit their website
- Disaster survivors: Call or text the National Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990, or visit their website.
- Urgent/Ongoing support: Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), text NAMI to 62640 or visit NAMI online
- 988 Safety Plan PDF
- NAMI Crisis Preparation
- NAMI Wellness Recovery Action Plan
- Michigan Crisis Resource Directory
- CCBHC Locator
- FindTreatment.gov
- U-M Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention
- Extreme Risk Protection Order Info & Toolkit
All Health Lab content including health news, best practices and research insights are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical guidance. Always seek the advice of a health care provider for questions about your health and treatment options.
Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network.
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U.S. maternal death rates have largely returned to pre-pandemic levels, but serious disparities persist. A recent study finds that the rate of maternal deaths in the United States disproportionately impacts Black women. Read the full article.
Episode Transcript
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Note:This is a re-release of a previously released episode from 2025.
Mosquito and tick bites are usually just a nuisance, but in some cases, they may also transmit disease. A pediatrician offers parents 6 ways to combat these bugs. Read the full story on Health Lab.
Episode Transcript
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All Health Lab content including health news, best practices and research insights are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical guidance. Always seek the advice of a health care provider for questions about your health and treatment options.
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Note: A previous version of this episode first aired in February 2025, and was updated in March 2026.
In this episode, a top infectious disease specialist from University of Michigan Health answer questions about the measles vaccine for adults and children. Read the full article here.
Episode Transcript
For more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest in health research and information to your inbox each week. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network, and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. You can listen to Health Lab wherever you get your podcasts.
All Health Lab content including health news, best practices and research insights are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical guidance. Always seek the advice of a health care provider for questions about your health and treatment options.
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A quick content warning: Today’s episode includes discussion about firearms and sensitive topics related to firearm injury prevention research. Listener discretion is advised.
Seven percent of Americans have thought of shooting someone, but many either told someone, are open to giving their gun to someone for safekeeping, or didn’t have a firearm at the time. Read the full article here.
Episode Transcript
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All Health Lab content including health news, best practices and research insights are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical guidance. Always seek the advice of a health care provider for questions about your health and treatment options.
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Removal of damaged mitochondria can rescue dying photoreceptor cells. Read the full article here.
Episode Transcript
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Parents support CPR and AED training, but readiness varies, according to national poll. Read the full article here.
Episode Transcript
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The contraceptive method growing in popularity could be an option for you. Read the full article here.
Episode Transcript
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Analysis of in vitro fertilization policy plans offers a better picture of what kind of access patients actually have. Read the full article here.
Episode Transcript
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Ragweed pollen levels correlated with worse chronic rhinosinusitis symptoms. Read the full article here.
Episode Transcript
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In an age of telehealth, portal messages and direct-to-consumer care, experts come together to create testing and treatment algorithms that reduce antibiotic resistance risk for UTI's. Read the full article here.
Episode Transcript
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Two studies showed similar disparities for different heart procedures. Read the full article.
Episode Transcript
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Potential limits on borrowing for a nursing education could affect decisions to stay in the profession or seek advanced training.
Episode Transcript
For more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest in health research and information to your inbox each week. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network, and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. You can listen to Health Lab wherever you get your podcasts. All Health Lab content including health news, best practices and research insights are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical guidance. Always seek the advice of a health care provider for questions about your health and treatment options.
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In a recent paper published in JAMA, researchers find that over 50% of IVF cycles in the United States are now done at fertility clinics affiliated with private equity firms. Read the full article here.
Episode Transcript
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A recent study finds that transfeminine people 18 years and older report significant benefits across multiple metrics 12 months after the procedure.
Episode Transcript
For more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest in health research and information to your inbox each week. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network, and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. You can listen to Health Lab wherever you get your podcasts. All Health Lab content including health news, best practices and research insights are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical guidance. Always seek the advice of a health care provider for questions about your health and treatment options.
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Finding resources for parents of children with PDA can provide useful tools and help with addressing behavioral challenges.
Episode Transcript
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An expert update on vaccinations needed this Fall. Read the full story on Health Lab.
Episode Transcript
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As concern grows about online chatbots and mental health, an expert cautions about potential risk to already-vulnerable people, especially teens and young adults. Read the full article on the Health Lab website.
Resources
- National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, 988
- Program for Risk Evaluation and Prevention Early Psychosis Clinic
- More information about psychosis for parents and others
- Free Online Course on Psychosis for Health Professionals
Episode Transcript
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It may seem odd to talk about end-of-life planning at this time of year. But seizing the opportunity while the family is together can save heartaches and misunderstanding later. Read the full article.
Episode Transcript
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Medical experts are urging continued hepatitis B vaccine birth doses for newborns. This recommendation is based on decades of data showing that policies put in place for hepatitis B vaccines that have long been the status quo are estimated to have prevented one million hospitalizations and 90,000 deaths. Read the full article.
Episode Transcript
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It’s important to look at all options and get some form of health coverage. Free unbiased help is available. Read the full article.
Michigan Medicine Patient Financial Counselors
Washtenaw Health Project
healthcare.gov
Healthcare.gov: Find Local Help
ACA plans that U-M Health’s hospitals and providers in SE Michigan will accept in 2026
List of plans accepted at UM Health-Sparrow
VA: Expanded eligibility criteria for veterans
Coverage Calculator & Qualifying Income
Healthy Michigan Plan
MIChild program & its equivalent in other states
Catastrophic Health Plans
Understanding Health Savings Accounts
Healthcare.gov: Immigration Status Information
Federally Qualified Health Centers
Episode Transcript
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Today on Health Lab we're bringing you something a little bit different - an expert FAQ with a U-M Health urologist answering common questions about vasectomies.
Episode Transcript
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ALOX15 loss, which is common in colorectal tumors, impairs the cancer-preventative effects of fish oil. Read the full article on Health Lab.
Episode Transcript
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The recent study shows the biggest job gains were seen among low income adults with serious health problems whose health improved over time. Read the full article on Health Lab.
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In Michigan, laws affecting how children ride in cars will align with guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Read the full article on our website.
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Resources
- New child passenger safety laws based on guidelines and best practices recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics
- More information on child passenger safety and injury prevention.
- Find a certified child passenger safety technician near you at Safe Kids Worldwide
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A debated link between Tylenol and autism has put the neurodevelopmental condition in the spotlight. An expert answers parents’ top questions. Read the full article on our website.
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A study of those prescribed benzodiazepines or antipsychotics after hospice enrollment highlights two hospice policy issues. Read the full article on our website.
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A recent Michigan Medicine-led study finds a link between chronic illness and higher food insecurity rates for children, even after accounting for income and other factors. Visit our website for the full article.
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*This episode first aired in May 2025.
Today on Health Lab, we’re exploring Medicaid: What it is, what it does, and 10 things that U-M researchers have learned about Medicaid and its impact. Visit our website to read the full article.
Episode Transcript
More on Medicaid research from the University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy & Innovation (IHPI):
- Research on Medicaid by U-M faculty who belong to IHPI
- IHPI’s evaluation of Michigan’s Medicaid expansion
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This week on Health Lab, we showcase a recent study that examines the trends in use of pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, HIV-prevention medication. suggest more effort is needed to boost consistent use. Read the full article on our website.
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ADHD affects about 1 in 11 children. An expert shares how parents can recognize the signs and support success in and out of the classroom. Read the full story on Health Lab.
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An expert update on vaccinations needed this Fall. Read the full story on Health Lab.
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A study finds that fewer than half of children with sickle cell disease covered by Michigan Medicaid received dental services. Read the full story on Health Lab.
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In this re-release episode, we are sharing resources for what to do in mental health crisis. Read the full story on Health Lab.
*Content Warning: Please be aware that this episode has mentions of suicide and self-harm.
Episode Transcript
Resources
- 988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call 988, text any word to 988, or use their webchat
- Veterans: Press 1 after calling 988, or text any word to 838255
- LGBTQ+ youth hotline: Call The Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386, text the word START to 678678, or use webchat
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 or visit crisistextline.org
- Eating disorders: Call the Alliance for Eating Disorders at 1-866-662-1235, or visit their website
- Disaster survivors: Call or text the National Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990, or visit their website.
- Urgent/Ongoing support: Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), text NAMI to 62640 or visit NAMI online
- 988 Safety Plan PDF
- NAMI Crisis Preparation
- NAMI Wellness Recovery Action Plan
- Michigan Crisis Resource Directory
- CCBHC Locator
- FindTreatment.gov
- U-M Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention
- Extreme Risk Protection Order Info & Toolkit
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Study finds vaccinating every person over 65 would actually save the U.S. money, while vaccinating all younger adults would be a reasonable investment. Read the full story on Health Lab.
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Mosquito and tick bites are usually just a nuisance, but in some cases, they may also transmit disease. A pediatrician offers parents 6 ways to combat these bugs. Read the full story on Health Lab.
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Smartphones are powerful tools—but for tweens and teens, they also come with some unique risks. From disrupting critical sleep cycles and fueling constant notification overload to exposure to harmful online content, phones can take a toll on kids’ mental health. Read the full story on Health Lab.
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Research highlights alarming rates of diabetic retinopathy; an ophthalmologist shares what to know. Read the full story on Health Lab.
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A recent poll shows that 1 in 5 parents report struggles with toilet training their kids, highlighting many of the challenges and anxieties families face during this major developmental milestone. Read the full story on Health Lab.
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Today on Health Lab, we are sharing resources for what to do in mental health crisis. Read the full story on Health Lab.
*Content Warning: Please be aware that this episode has mentions of suicide and self-harm.
Episode Transcript
Resources
- 988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call 988, text any word to 988, or use their webchat
- Veterans: Press 1 after calling 988, or text any word to 838255
- LGBTQ+ youth hotline: Call The Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386, text the word START to 678678, or use webchat
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 or visit crisistextline.org
- Eating disorders: Call the Alliance for Eating Disorders at 1-866-662-1235, or visit their website
- Disaster survivors: Call or text the National Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990, or visit their website.
- Urgent/Ongoing support: Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), text NAMI to 62640 or visit NAMI online
- 988 Safety Plan PDF
- NAMI Crisis Preparation
- NAMI Wellness Recovery Action Plan
- Michigan Crisis Resource Directory
- CCBHC Locator
- FindTreatment.gov
- U-M Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention
- Extreme Risk Protection Order Info & Toolkit
All Health Lab content including health news, best practices and research insights are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical guidance. Always seek the advice of a health care provider for questions about your health and treatment options.
Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network.
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This episode first aired on March 7, 2025.
CSREs are conducted after a veteran screens positive for potential suicide risk, as part of the VA's ongoing effort to reduce the number of veterans who die by suicide. In the ongoing effort to reduce the number of veterans who die by suicide, a study identifies key factors that predict whether veterans who received a Comprehensive Suicide Risk Evaluation, the standardized suicide risk assessment implemented nationally in the Veterans Health Administration, will go on to die by their own hands.
Additional Resources:
- Veterans Crisis Line: Accessible by phone by dialing 988 and pressing "1", by text at 838255 and by online chat.
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Suicide Prevention
- University of Michigan Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention Extreme Risk Protection Order Information and Implementation Toolkit
If you or someone you know may be considering suicide, or having a mental health or addiction-related crisis, the 988 Lifeline is available for free to anyone, at all times, in both English and Spanish. Call 988 from any phone, text 988 from a mobile device, or visit their live webchat, information on available help, and live help via videophone for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing, or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741.
Episode Transcript
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Did you know that fighting the urge to pee could rewire your brain, and not in a good way? A neuro-urologist and pelvic reconstruction specialist explains. Read the full story on Health Lab.
Episode Transcript
Links for resources mentioned in the episode:
- Society of Urodynamics Female Pelvic Medicine and Urogenital Reconstruction patient resources
- American Urological Association Urology Care Foundation
- Bladder Training Modules for Urinary Incontinence, created and validated by Janis Miller, Ph.D., from University of Michigan
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Extreme heat, especially in places that don't experience it often, can be dangerous - especially to people with certain health conditions. In this episode, Dr. Brad Uren shares tips for weathering extreme heat.
You can read the full article on the Health Lab website.
Episode Transcript
Additional Resources:
How to protect your baby from the dangers of hot weather
5 hot weather tips that could save an older adult’s life
CDC: Heat and Medications – Guidance for Clinicians
Video: Who's most at risk of heat-related health issues?
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Today on Health Lab, we highlight how to treat seasonal allergies, and why allergy seasons are getting more severe. You can read the full article on the Health Lab website.
Episode Transcript
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This week on Health Lab, we showcase a recent study that examines the trends in use of pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, HIV-prevention medication. suggest more effort is needed to boost consistent use. Read the full article on our website.
Episode Transcript
For more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest in health research and information to your inbox each week. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network, and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. You can listen to Health Lab wherever you get your podcasts.
All Health Lab content including health news, best practices and research insights are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical guidance. Always seek the advice of a health care provider for questions about your health and treatment options.
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This episode originally aired in March 2025.
An expert shares 10 things you should know about your health costs right now. Read the article on Health Lab.
Episode Transcript
Medicare & Medigap
- Switching Medicare Advantage Plans
- Medicare Advantage to traditional Medicare
- Special Enrollment Periods
- Medigap Open Enrollment Period
- Medicare Prescription Payment Plan
- "Extra Help" Medicare Program
- Navigating Medicare: State Health Insurance Assistance Program
Healthcare.gov
- Marketplace by State
- Find out if you can get health coverage now
- Preventive Health Services
- Understanding HSA-eligible plans
USA.gov
- How to get help with medical bills
- Find and contact elected officials
VA
- Eligibility for Care
- PACT Act
- Community Care Outside the VA
Article
- A freeze, or a fix? Preventive care coverage at a crossroads
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Virtual appointments improve access to care for adults with low incomes, including those living in rural areas.
Episode Transcript
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Many people have them, but not all moles are the same. In this episode, learn how to examine yours properly — and when it’s time to see a doctor. You can read the full article on our website.
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Today on Health Lab, we’re exploring Medicaid: What it is, what it does, and 10 things that U-M researchers have learned about Medicaid and its impact. Visit our website to read the full article.
Episode Transcript
More on Medicaid research from the University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy & Innovation (IHPI):
- Research on Medicaid by U-M faculty who belong to IHPI
- IHPI’s evaluation of Michigan’s Medicaid expansion
For more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest in health research and information to your inbox each week. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network, and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. You can listen to Health Lab wherever you get your podcasts.
All Health Lab content including health news, best practices and research insights are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical guidance. Always seek the advice of a health care provider for questions about your health and treatment options.
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This episode first aired in January 2025.
As climate change continues, the growing number and intensity of wildfires creates more air pollution, leading to poor air quality being a more common occurrence in many areas. Most parents are concerned about children's exposure to unhealthy air quality, but may not know the steps to take to help keep kids safe during those conditions. Read the full article on the Health Lab website, and click here for the episode transcript.
Resources:
Check the air quality in your area in real time: AirNow.gov
Build your own low-cost air purifier video tutorial
For more information: Air Quality Index
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Figuring out the secrets of planarian worms' immortality could lead to insights about aging for mammals, including people. You can read the full article on the Health Lab website.
Episode Transcript
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Most parents agree that talking to their kids about puberty is important—but when and how to start the conversation is often less clear, a national poll suggests.
Episode Transcript
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This episode was originally published on Feb. 28, 2025 and updated on Mar. 26, 2026.
Measles: 10 things to know about immunization and prevention. An infectious disease specialist from University of Michigan Health answer questions about the measles vaccine for adults and children. Visit the our website for the full story.
Episode Transcript
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This episode originally aired in December 2024.
IUDs are becoming one of the most popular forms of birth control for all ages. In this episode, we cover a recent Health Lab article Q&A on IUDs with Dr. Monica Rosen of University of Michigan Health. For information about IUDs, visit the Bedsider Birth Control Support Network. Read the full article on the Health Lab website, and click here for the episode transcript.
For more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest in health research and information to your inbox each week. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network, and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. You can subscribe to Health Lab on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
All Health Lab content including health news, best practices and research insights are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional or personalized medical guidance. Always seek the advice of a health care provider for questions about your health and treatment options.
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An expert shares 10 things you should know about your health costs right now. Read the article on Health Lab.
Episode Transcript
Medicare & Medigap
- Switching Medicare Advantage Plans
- Medicare Advantage to traditional Medicare
- Special Enrollment Periods
- Medigap Open Enrollment Period
- Medicare Prescription Payment Plan
- "Extra Help" Medicare Program
- Navigating Medicare: State Health Insurance Assistance Program
Healthcare.gov
- Marketplace by State
- Find out if you can get health coverage now
- Preventive Health Services
- Understanding HSA-eligible plans
USA.gov
- How to get help with medical bills
- Find and contact elected officials
VA
- Eligibility for Care
- PACT Act
- Community Care Outside the VA
Article
- A freeze, or a fix? Preventive care coverage at a crossroads
Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network, and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. All Health Lab content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical guidance. Always seek the advice of a health care provider for questions about your health and treatment options.
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A new national poll on children's health shows that less than half of parents think they have accurate information about bird flu, 2 in 5 parents wish the government was doing more to prevent a bird flu outbreak and only 1 in 3 parents have taken action to protect their family against it. You can read the full article on the Health Lab website.
Episode Transcript
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All Health Lab content including health news, best practices and research insights are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical guidance. Always seek the advice of a health care provider for questions about your health and treatment options.
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CSREs are conducted after a veteran screens positive for potential suicide risk, as part of the VA's ongoing effort to reduce the number of veterans who die by suicide. In the ongoing effort to reduce the number of veterans who die by suicide, a study identifies key factors that predict whether veterans who received a Comprehensive Suicide Risk Evaluation, the standardized suicide risk assessment implemented nationally in the Veterans Health Administration, will go on to die by their own hands.
Additional Resources:
- Veterans Crisis Line: Accessible by phone by dialing 988 and pressing "1", by text at 838255 and by online chat.
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Suicide Prevention
- University of Michigan Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention Extreme Risk Protection Order Information and Implementation Toolkit
If you or someone you know may be considering suicide, or having a mental health or addiction-related crisis, the 988 Lifeline is available for free to anyone, at all times, in both English and Spanish. Call 988 from any phone, text 988 from a mobile device, or visit their live webchat, information on available help, and live help via videophone for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing, or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741.
Episode Transcript
For more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest in health research and information to your inbox each week. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network, and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. You can listen to Health Lab wherever you get your podcasts.
All Health Lab content including health news, best practices and research insights are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical guidance. Always seek the advice of a health care provider for questions about your health and treatment options.
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Note: This episode was originally published on Feb. 28, 2025 and updated on Mar. 26, 2026.
Measles: 10 things to know about immunization and prevention. An infectious disease specialist from University of Michigan Health answer questions about the measles vaccine for adults and children. Visit the our website for the full story.
Episode Transcript
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This episode first aired on May 31, 2024.
Grant helps launch research to improve screening and treatment for a gynecologic disorder disproportionately impacting Black and Hispanic populations.
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Researchers have found that self-sampling is equally reliable to speculum exams for HPV screening in people aged 25 to 65. Visit our website for the episode transcript, and click here to read the full article.
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Today on Health Lab, a public health professor publicly shares her personal fibroid journey, addressing racial disparities for Black patients. Visit our website for the full article.
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For people with erectile dysfunction, penile prosthesis surgery provides a safer, and more successful treatment option, than you might think. Read the full article on the Health Lab website, and click here for the episode transcript.
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Lighting up cancer cells with biolasers. The technique overcomes the limitations of current cancer diagnostic tools. Read the full article on the Health Lab website, and click here for the episode transcript.
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As climate change continues, the growing number and intensity of wildfires creates more air pollution, leading to poor air quality being a more common occurrence in many areas. Most parents are concerned about children's exposure to unhealthy air quality, but may not know the steps to take to help keep kids safe during those conditions. Read the full article on the Health Lab website, and click here for the episode transcript.
Resources:
Check the air quality in your area in real time: AirNow.gov
Build your own low-cost air purifier video tutorial
For more information: Air Quality Index
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Today on Health Lab, we share an article about wildfires and how to protect your lung health in poor air quality. Experts offer advice for living in hazardous ranges. Read the full article on the Health Lab website, and click here for the episode transcript.
Resources:
Check the air quality in your area in real time: AirNow.gov
Build your own low-cost air purifier video tutorial
For more information: Air Quality Index
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Health Lab will be back with new episodes starting next week, but for now, please enjoy this re-release of our episode on viruses that are expected to have an uptick during colder seasons.
What to know about the uptick in B19 and other respiratory illnesses expected to have a comeback in colder seasons. Read the full article on the Health Lab website, and click here for the episode transcript.
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IUDs are becoming one of the most popular forms of birth control for all ages. In this episode, we cover a recent Health Lab article Q&A on IUDs with Dr. Monica Rosen of University of Michigan Health. For information about IUDs, visit the Bedsider Birth Control Support Network. Read the full article on the Health Lab website, and click here for the episode transcript.
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This episode first aired on October 4, 2024.
Michigan claims data reveals underuse of an effective intervention. Visit Health Lab to read the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to Health Lab on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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This episode first aired on July 26, 2024.
Researchers try to simplify the low-FODMAP diet in hopes of making it easier for patients to follow without sacrificing effectiveness. Visit Health Lab to read the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here.
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Expert offers strategies to help kids manage intense emotions as many parents report setting a bad example for anger management, worrying their child’s anger will cause problems. The transcript for this episode can be found here.
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Precautions are crucial — even lifesaving — when feeding guests with dietary restrictions. Simple strategies can help avoid issues at the dinner table.
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Note: This article was originally published on Nov. 30, 2017 and updated on November 15, 2024.
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
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This episode first aired on 8/30/24.
A recent study finds that after two major health policy shifts aimed at increasing access to care, slightly more pregnant and postpartum women with depression or anxiety received psychotherapy.
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The transcript for this episode can be found here.
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This episode first aired on February 16, 2024.
U.S. emergency departments see 96% fewer visits, $7.6 million less in medical costs after FDA approval of over the counter emergency contraception.
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The transcript for this episode can be found here.
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All types of health care costs, and financial scams, rise to the top.
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The transcript for this episode can be found here.
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Research highlights alarming rates of diabetic retinopathy; an ophthalmologist shares what to know.
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In this episode, you will get to hear Dr. Boehnke, in his own words, talk about his experiences, and the “chemical nudges” approach to chronic pain; reframing the role of medications in chronic pain management, and why solely relying on pain relievers “disempowers patients, clinicians and the drugs themselves.”
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The transcript for this episode can be found here.
To learn more about Dr. Boehnke's research on cannabis and psychedelics, check out this episode of one of our sister podcasts, The Fundamentals.
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Findings suggest significant increase in emergency department utilization for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy over 14 year span.
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Michigan claims data reveals underuse of an effective intervention.
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The transcript for this episode can be found here.
Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to Health Lab on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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This episode first aired in June 2024.
Certain nighttime habits can either help or hurt sleep issues in young children.
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The transcript for this episode can be found here.
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This episode first aired on May 31, 2024.
A $5.6 million grant helps launch research to improve screening and treatment for a gynecologic disorder disproportionately impacting Black and Hispanic populations.
Visit Health Lab to read the full story.
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to Health Lab on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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What to know about the uptick in B19 and other respiratory illnesses expected to have a comeback in colder seasons.
Visit Health Lab to read the full story.
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to Health Lab on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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A recent study finds that after two major health policy shifts aimed at increasing access to care, slightly more pregnant and postpartum women with depression or anxiety received psychotherapy.
Visit Health Lab to read the full story.
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to Health Lab on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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All types of health care costs, and financial scams, rise to the top.
Visit Health Lab to read the full story.
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to Health Lab on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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This episode first aired in October 2023.
For kids with epilepsy, seizures can strike at any time. Here’s what you can do to help.
Educational resources for epilepsy and seizures
- Epilepsy Foundation Training and Education
- Michigan Medicine Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Care
Visit Health Lab to read the full story.
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to Health Lab on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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This episode first aired on March 15, 2024.
Therapies for pain conditions like fibromyalgia provide clues for helping those with long COVID.
Michigan Medicine resource for patients with post-acute sequelae of COVID-19, also known as long COVID.
Visit Health Lab to read the full story.
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to Health Lab on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Researchers try to simplify the low-FODMAP diet in hopes of making it easier for patients to follow without sacrificing effectiveness.
Visit Health Lab to read the full story.
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to Health Lab on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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This episode first aired on 5/3/24.
The NEPTUNE match study builds kidney atlas.
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The transcript for this episode can be found here.
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An expert on racial and ethnic differences in health care and health outcomes offers recommendations as part of a national committee.
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The transcript for this episode can be found here.
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This episode first aired on April 26, 2024.
A survey focused on how much people in their teens and early 20s know about periods and their experience and attitudes around “period poverty”.
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The transcript for this episode can be found here.
Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to Health Lab on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Certain nighttime habits can either help or hurt sleep issues in young children.
Visit Health Lab to read the full story.
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
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This episode originally aired on April 19, 2024.
The number of patients using cannabis for medical purposes has increased more than 600 percent since 2016.
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The transcript for this episode can be found here.
Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to Health Lab on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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A $5.6 million grant helps launch research to improve screening and treatment for a gynecologic disorder disproportionately impacting Black and Hispanic populations.
Visit Health Lab to read the full story.
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to Health Lab on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Today on Health Lab, we are sharing an episode of The Fundamentals, another podcast from the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network that just launched its second season earlier this month.
On this episode of The Fundamentals: "Cannabis and psychedelics: stigmatized substances or powerful therapeutics?" Dr. Kevin Boehnke talks about cannabis, psychedelics, and the increasing body of evidence for their legitimization as therapeutics.
The transcript for this episode of Health Lab can be found here.
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Dr. Kevin Boehnke is a research assistant professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and the Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center. His current research focuses on therapeutic applications of cannabis and psychedelics. His goal is to rigorously assess appropriate use of these substances and to help address the public health harms caused by their criminalization.
You can learn more about Dr. Boehnke here, and you can follow the department of anesthesiology @UMichAnesthesia on X.
Find out more about the research stories mentioned at the top of the show at the links below:
https://www.michiganmedicine.org/health-lab/surgery-patients-now-less-likely-get-opioids-decline-has-slowed
https://www.michiganmedicine.org/health-lab/1-8-older-adults-use-cannabis-products-suggesting-need-screen-risks
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This episode originally aired on January 12, 2024.
A large study shows having bipolar disorder is associated with a four- to six-fold risk of dying prematurely, suggesting more preventive efforts needed.
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The transcript for this episode can be found here.
Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to Health Lab on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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This episode first aired on February 16, 2024.
U.S. emergency departments see 96% fewer visits, $7.6 million less in medical costs after FDA approval of over the counter emergency contraception.
Visit Health Lab to read the full story.
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to Health Lab on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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The NEPTUNE match study builds kidney atlas.
Visit Health Lab to read the full story.
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to Health Lab on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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A survey focused on how much people in their teens and early 20s know about periods and their experience and attitudes around “period poverty”.
Visit Health Lab to read the full story.
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to Health Lab on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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The number of patients using cannabis for medical purposes has increased more than 600 percent since 2016.
Visit Health Lab to read the full story.
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to Health Lab on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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This episode first aired on January 19, 2024.
It showed high levels of accuracy at predicting death, major bleeding events and the need for blood transfusion.
Visit Health Lab to read the full story. The BMC2 Probability of Events Following PCI application can be found here.
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to Health Lab on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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This episode first aired on 10/20/2023.
For kids with epilepsy, seizures can strike at any time. Here’s what you can do to help.
Educational resources for epilepsy and seizures
- Epilepsy Foundation Training and Education
- Michigan Medicine Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Care
Visit Health Lab to read the full story.
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to Health Lab on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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This episode originally aired on December 15, 2023.
The device would be the first clinical-grade, diagnostic wrist-worn device for long term Afib monitoring.
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The transcript for this episode can be found here.
Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to Health Lab on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Therapies for pain conditions like fibromyalgia provide clues for helping those with long COVID.
Michigan Medicine resource for patients with post-acute sequelae of COVID-19, also known as long COVID.
Visit Health Lab to read the full story.
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to Health Lab on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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A new study examines dermal injections and their impact on skin aging.
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The transcript for this episode can be found here.
Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to Health Lab on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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This episode first aired on 11/10/23.
Evidence can help inform fertility care for transgender and gender diverse people who wish to become parents.
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The transcript for this episode can be found here.
Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to Health Lab on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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This episode first aired on 12/8/23.
Urinary tract infections are a pain. A doctor explains how to banish them for good.
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The transcript for this episode can be found here.
Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to Health Lab on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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U.S. emergency departments see 96% fewer visits, $7.6 million less in medical costs after FDA approval of over the counter emergency contraception.
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The transcript for this episode can be found here.
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This episode first aired in July 2023.
Rapid state law changes mean 1 in 4 youth now live more than 4 hours from the closest clinic that could provide medications and hormones, and 1 in 4 clinics must stop offering this service.
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The transcript for this episode can be found here.
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The fast-acting pill, paired with psychosocial treatment, offers a comprehensive treatment plan, but price concerns remain.
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This episode first aired on September 22, 2023.
Oral care is important, and your prenatal care should involve a trip to the dentist.
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It showed high levels of accuracy at predicting death, major bleeding events and the need for blood transfusion.
Visit Health Lab to read the full story. The BMC2 Probability of Events Following PCI application can be found here.
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A large study shows having bipolar disorder is associated with a four- to six-fold risk of dying prematurely, suggesting more preventive efforts needed.
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A lack of regulation around CBD, Delta-8 and other cannabinoids could open up consumers to harm.
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This episode first aired on September 8, 2023.
The collection of close to 2,000 samples provides an unbiased view of canine genetics.
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This episode first aired on October 6, 2023.
It’s not a booster, it’s a new vaccine just in time for respiratory infection season.
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The device would be the first clinical-grade, diagnostic wrist-worn device for long term Afib monitoring.
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Urinary tract infections are a pain. A doctor explains how to banish them for good.
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This episode first aired on 9/1/23.
Researchers look into a drug called proxalutamide as a potential therapeutic for the coronavirus.
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The fast-acting pill, paired with psychosocial treatment, offers a comprehensive treatment plan, but price concerns remain.
Visit Health Lab to read the full story.
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
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This episode was first released on July 7, 2023.
Findings show that the insects sniff out diseased fungus by detecting certain chemicals.
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Evidence can help inform fertility care for transgender and gender diverse people who wish to become parents.
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This episode first aired in August 2023.
A study seeks to determine post surgery outcomes from patients.
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A study explores how to better provide resources to sexual partners of those with STIs.
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For kids with epilepsy, seizures can strike at any time. Here’s what you can do to help.
Educational resources for epilepsy and seizures
- Epilepsy Foundation Training and Education
- Michigan Medicine Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Care
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The transcript for this episode can be found here.
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*This episode first aired on 6-23-23.
Researchers find higher hospital admission rates among nonbinary people, with a high proportion experiencing a chronic condition or mental illness.
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It’s not a booster, it’s a new vaccine just in time for respiratory infection season.
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The transcript for this episode can be found here.
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This episode originally aired on 7-14-23.
Researchers hope it will improve diagnosis and treatment, as well as clinical trial enrollment.
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Oral care is important, and your prenatal care should involve a trip to the dentist.
Visit Health Lab to read the full story.
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to Health Lab on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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This episode was originally published on 6/30/23.
As evidence of a link grows, people with depression, anxiety and more may want to get tested and eat iron-rich foods or take supplements.
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The transcript for this episode can be found here.
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The collection of close to 2,000 samples provides an unbiased view of canine genetics.
Visit Health Lab to read the full story.
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to Health Lab on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Researchers look into a drug called proxalutamide as a potential therapeutic for the coronavirus.
Visit Health Lab to read the full story.
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to Health Lab on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Microwaving hard-boiled eggs is one of the latest TikTok trends that can harm your eyes.
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*This episode first aired on June 16, 2023.
Seeing the dead triggers R2/R4 neuronal activation, leading to reduced lifespans.
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A study seeks to determine post surgery outcomes from patients.
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The transcript for this episode can be found here.
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The vaccine could stop the spread of SARS-CoV-2 at the point of entry in the upper respiratory tract.
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Rapid state law changes mean 1 in 4 youth now live more than 4 hours from the closest clinic that could provide medications and hormones, and 1 in 4 clinics must stop offering this service.
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The transcript for this episode can be found here.
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A social media trend inspired by the new film can cause pain and injuries if done for too long.
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Researchers hope it will improve diagnosis and treatment, as well as clinical trial enrollment.
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The transcript for this episode can be found here.
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Findings show that the insects sniff out diseased fungus by detecting certain chemicals.
Visit Health Lab to read the full story.
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
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As evidence of a link grows, people with depression, anxiety and more may want to get tested and eat iron-rich foods or take supplements.
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The transcript for this episode can be found here.
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Researchers find higher hospital admission rates among nonbinary people, with a high proportion experiencing a chronic condition or mental illness.
Visit our website for the full story.
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
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Seeing the dead triggers R2/R4 neuronal activation, leading to reduced lifespans.
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The transcript for this episode can be found here.
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We'll still be your destination for news and stories about the future of health care, but moving forward, the Michigan Medicine News Break will now be called Health Lab. The content won't be changing - as always, each week we will continue to bring you cutting-edge research, practical health information and inspiring stories from Michigan Medicine. You can find all Health Lab articles on our website, and transcripts for the podcast will be linked in each episode.
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It’s currently impossible to predict what strains of C. albicans will cause infection.
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Firework safety isn't just for the Fourth of July. A recent poll on children's health showed that 1 in 5 parents would allow kids to help set off fireworks, and some don’t consistently enforce sparkler safety rules, or keep a safe distance. Listen to today's episode for tips to stay safe around fireworks and sparklers.
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The transcript for this episode can be found here.
This episode first aired in September 2022.
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A recent study finds shared genetics between two inherited diseases of the arteries.
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This episode originally aired in December 2022.
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A study finds intriguing brain wave patterns in comatose patients who died following cardiac arrest.
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Threefold difference between lowest rate of severe childbirth complications in Utah compared to highest in D.C.
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Community awareness is critical to preventing overdoses.
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Firearm owners, parents of kids and teens, and loved ones of anyone at higher suicide risk should take immediate action to prevent injury and death.
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Free firearm safety help available from U-M:* Parents’ Guide to Home Firearm Safety * Make your home suicide-safer * Nine ways to prevent firearm tragedies near you * Podcasts on firearm injury prevention topics * Online learning about firearm injury prevention and safe storage * Firearm Counseling for Clinicians and Safe Storage for Clinicians * How can we reduce the firearm death toll in older adults? * What More Could We Do to Prevent Veteran Suicides? * Firearm Policy Briefs
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This episode is a re-release.
Pill swallowing can be a difficult skill to learn for kids and adults, and for some kids, it's a skill they need to learn at a young age. A child psychologist from the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital shares helpful tips for teaching your child how to swallow pills, and a short video tutorial can be found here.
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The VA’s efforts to reduce use of risky antipsychotic medications in its nursing homes succeeded – but use of other medications with less evidence behind them rose.
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A hepatologist weighs in on the new risky mode of consuming alcohol.
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For some people who menstruate, it’s more than just premenstrual symptoms.
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A study finds those who had gender-affirming therapies were less likely to have sleep disorders, suggesting a possible protective effect.
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The transcript for this episode can be found here.
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Many adults experience problems like coughing, chest pain, and fatigue 6 months after their stay.
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Vitamin D has been touted as a supplement that can prevent or treat all kinds of medical conditions. But further research has revealed that Vitamin D isn’t quite the cure-all it was thought to be. U-M Health Jenkins/Pokempner Director of Alternative Medicine Mark Moyad, M.D., M.P.H., a renowned supplement expert who recently wrote an editorial explaining where we’re at in the Vitamin D landscape, joined us on the Michigan Medicine News Break podcast to illuminate the successes and failures of vitamin D.
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Study suggests that the overexpression of cochlear neurotrophin-3 can help prevent the loss of hearing.
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Community awareness is critical to preventing overdoses.
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The transcript for this episode can be found here.
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Content warning: This episode discusses research related to sexual assault.
The rise in people seeking emergency medical care after sexual assault outpaces the growth of law enforcement reporting, a new study suggests. Researchers suggest potential factors behind the increase could include societal de-stigmatization of sexual assault as well as changes in how emergency medicine providers code for it, and the increasing prevalence of sexual assault in the U.S.
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The transcript for this episode can be found here.
Study cited: “Trends in US Emergency Department Use After Sexual Assault, 2006-2019,” JAMA Network Open. DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.36273
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Liver experts examine the effects of pickle juice on both muscle cramping and quality of life.
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New primary care models, increased access to medications and surgery, and more clinical training may help more patients.
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This episode first aired in August 2022.
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A pediatrician answers top questions about the updated coronavirus vaccine authorized for children ages six months to six years.
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A study finds those who had gender-affirming therapies were less likely to have sleep disorders, suggesting a possible protective effect.
Visit our blog for the full story.
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
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For some people who menstruate, it’s more than just premenstrual symptoms.
Visit our blog for the full story.
The transcript for this episode can be found here.
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Ahead of the New Year, we are sharing this re-release of 5 expert-approved steps to follow before, during and after your gatherings to celebrate safely.
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A recent study finds shared genetics between two inherited diseases of the arteries.
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The transcript for this episode can be found here.
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A psychiatrist discusses the barriers to seeking help for alcohol use disorder and how to overcome them.
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The 5 expert-approved steps to follow before, during and after your gatherings.
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Black adults treated at advanced heart failure centers received potentially life-changing therapies, such as transplants and heart pumps, about half as often as white adults, possibly due to racial bias, a small National Institutes of Health-supported study has found.
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Vaccination is especially important for vulnerable groups.
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Content warning: This episode discusses research related to sexual assault.
The rise in people seeking emergency medical care after sexual assault outpaces the growth of law enforcement reporting, a new study suggests. Researchers suggest potential factors behind the increase could include societal de-stigmatization of sexual assault as well as changes in how emergency medicine providers code for it, and the increasing prevalence of sexual assault in the U.S.
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Study cited: “Trends in US Emergency Department Use After Sexual Assault, 2006-2019,” JAMA Network Open. DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.36273
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A study in worms provides new clues about the role of serotonin and dopamine in aging.
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Being pregnant changes your body, with your feet being no exception.
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Have you heard about period underwear? The new technology makes periods easier and more comfortable to manage, but are they right for you? An OB-GYN shares 5 facts to know before buying a pair.
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A study in worms provides new clues about the role of serotonin and dopamine in aging.
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Study suggests that the overexpression of cochlear neurotrophin-3 can help prevent the loss of hearing.
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Regional hospitals offer communities tools to improve disaster preparation for children, particularly those with health needs and disabilities. Learn more about Region V for Kids (formerly EGLPCDR) here.
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A new paired booster offers more protection from the omicron variant.
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Vaccination is especially important for vulnerable groups.
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The VA’s efforts to reduce use of risky antipsychotic medications in its nursing homes succeeded – but use of other medications with less evidence behind them rose.
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Firework safety isn't just for the Fourth of July. A recent poll on children's health showed that 1 in 5 parents would allow kids to help set off fireworks, and some don’t consistently enforce sparkler safety rules, or keep a safe distance. Listen to today's episode for tips to stay safe around fireworks and sparklers.
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A poll shows strong support for clinics’ efforts to screen for, and providing support for, social determinants of health.
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New primary care models, increased access to medications and surgery, and more clinical training may help more patients.
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The program partners with first responders and community leaders to increase awareness of in-home cardiac arrests.
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Even at age 9 or 10, as many as 10% of children are curious about using substances, and many parents haven’t made specific rules or say kids’ access at home would be easy.
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A study in worms provides new clues about the role of serotonin and dopamine in aging.
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One woman’s bicuspid valve was replaced, and aortic aneurysm repaired, after a period of doctor-led “watchful waiting.”
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An outbreak of a pox virus, not typically found in Europe and North America, has many on alert.
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A poll shows strong support for clinics’ efforts to screen for, and providing support for, social determinants of health.
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Surgeons who perform gender-affirming mastectomies know that they help patients. A 2021 study by Michigan Medicine researchers provides data to show exactly how. This episode originally aired in November 2021.
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For the full article text, please visit: "Gender-affirming mastectomies improve mental health, sexual functioning and more."
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Today, we are talking to Dr. Daniel Kaul, the Director of the Transplant Infectious Disease Service at University of Michigan Health, about a worrisome development that his team had to deal with in the fall of 2020, which was the first documented COVID-19 infection acquired through a transplant.
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Hundreds of thousands of surgical and dental opioid prescriptions are filled a month or more after writing, but one state’s law helped reduce this “delayed dispensing”.
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A psychiatrist discusses the barriers to seeking help for alcohol use disorder and how to overcome them.
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A pediatrician provides valuable information on homemade formula, milk alternatives and other resources during national shortage.
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Infertility can be heartbreaking for both partners in a relationship. The resulting stress that sometimes occurs only adds to a couple’s woes. Here, an expert offers advice on how to reduce the stress infertility can cause in relationships.
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We have expanded the Michigan Medicine News Break to include Twitter Space conversations with Michigan Medicine experts. Today's episode is a conversation about COVID and overall lung health shared by three experts from the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. COVID-19 has affected all of us in some way, and unfortunately doesn't seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. Dr. MeiLan Han, Chief of the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at University of Michigan Health, Dr. Hallie Prescott and Dr. Thomas Valley, also of the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, dive into what the pandemic has taught us about lung health in general, lung health implications of long COVID and how we can apply lessons learned to better support overall lung health in the future.
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Pill swallowing can be a difficult skill to learn for kids and adults, and for some kids, it's a skill they need to learn at a young age. In this short video tutorial, a child psychologist from the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital shares helpful tips for teaching your child how to swallow pills.
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It was a normal day for Jeff Zampi, M.D., who had spent most of it performing procedures to treat babies, children, adolescents and adults with congenital heart disease. And after wrapping up work at University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, the pediatric cardiologist laced up his skates to hit the ice for a hockey game nearby in Ann Arbor: his Mott team was facing the Ice Cats. But by the third period of the match, Zampi found himself switching back to doctor mode.
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While stretch marks are commonly associated with pregnancy, the permanency of the skin lesions causes pregnant women and pregnant individuals substantial embarrassment that can negatively impact pregnancy and their quality of life, according to a new study.
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One in seven of the households that purchased a gun also had a teen with depression, study finds.
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An expert discusses what the latest coronavirus mutations could mean.
Please note that this blog article was published on December 1, 2021, and since that time it has been confirmed that the Omicron variant is circulating in the United States.
For the full text, please visit: What to know about the Omicron variant
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Traumatic news, plus the stress of a pandemic and upcoming holidays, make this a critical time for young people and their parents and school staff. As parents across Michigan try to help their children navigate both a pandemic and the aftermath of a heinous school shooting, a mental health expert provides guidance on how to support the mental health of kids and teens right now.
For the full text, please visit: Open talk, open door: Helping kids, teens after a school shooting.
Resources:
- When Terrible Things Happen, from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network
- Disaster, violence and trauma resources from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Resources for Families from SAMHSA
- Resources developed for coping during COVID-19 by the U-M Department of Psychiatry & MC3 Program
- Helping Youth After Community Trauma: Tips for Educators, from the National Child Traumatic Stress Network
- Anyone in Michigan, including students, who is concerned about a school safety issue should contact OK2SAY from Michigan.gov, you can also reach OK2SAY through their tip line at 1-855-565-2729, or by texting to 652729, or by emailing to ok2say@mi.gov
- Blog: A lifeline for primary care amid a crisis in youth mental health
- The U-M Injury Prevention Center’s Family Guide to Home Firearm Safety During COVID-19
- The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available at 1-800-273-8255
- Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Community Mental Health Services Programs
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For the millions of people who survived COVID-19 infection only to experience lingering symptoms, referred to colloquially as long COVID, much remains unknown.
Researchers at University of Michigan Health, part of Michigan Medicine, are examining lung biopsies from patients living with persistent respiratory symptoms, such as shortness of breath, to help better define the pattern of damage associated with COVID-19. Their work has led to a surprising finding: some patients’ symptoms could be due to damage that existed before getting COVID-19.
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Surgeons who perform gender-affirming mastectomies know that they help patients. A new study by Michigan Medicine researchers provides data to show exactly how.
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A Michigan Medicine study found that most patients with mild COVID-19 infections produce antibodies that persist and protect them from reinfection for up to six months. Lead author Charles Schuler, M.D. recommends those eligible for vaccination should still get the COVID vaccine, stating, "Achieving natural immunity by deferring vaccination in favor of infection is not worth going through the discomfort, risk to yourself and risk to others."
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When Halley Crissman, M.D., M.P.H., first became a medical student at the University of Michigan, she saw the school’s non-discrimination policy on gender identity as a good start to making Michigan Medicine, the medical center of the University of Michigan, a safe, accepting place for transgender and non-binary patients and staff. However, in her mind, the policy alone was not enough.
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Since the beginning of the pandemic, researchers worldwide have been looking for ways to treat COVID-19. And while the COVID-19 vaccines represent the best measure to prevent the disease, therapies for those who do get infected remain in short supply. A new groundbreaking study from the University of Michigan reveals several drug contenders already in use for other purposes—including one dietary supplement—that have been shown to block or reduce SARS-CoV-2 infection in cells.
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Even a relatively short hospital stay for COVID-19 can result in long-term health and financial impacts for patients, according to early results from a study funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health.
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Experts are recommending wearing masks again, even for those vaccinated against COVID-19. Here’s why. For the full text, visit the blog article page for "Masks and the delta variant."
You can check the number of COVID cases in your area using the CDC’s COVID-19 Data Tracker, and also stay up to date by visiting the CDC site for the latest guidance for fully vaccinated.
Track and field star Sha’Carri Richardson’s medal-winning hopes were dashed when she tested positive for THC, the main intoxicating compound found in marijuana, disqualifying her from the Tokyo Olympics with a one-month suspension. The uproar that followed the announcement is the latest indication of shifting attitudes around cannabis, as more people, including world-renowned athletes, use cannabis for medicinal and recreational purposes. For more information about this story visit An Olympic controversy: Do marijuana and athletics mix? (uofmhealth.org).
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During June of 2021, as many Americans started spending more time outside, physicians at Michigan Medicine diagnosed more Achilles ruptures than they did in all of 2020. With Achilles injuries, treating them early makes a huge difference.
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For the first time in almost a century, experts release new pregnancy care recommendations that focus on tailoring care to individual patients.
For the full text of the article, visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/new-prenatal-care-guidelines-emerge-from-covid
One hospital reports significant increase in medical admissions among adolescents with existing or newly developed eating disorders during pandemic. For more information about this story visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/study-hospitalizations-for-eating-disorders-spike-among-adolescents-during-covid
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The Delta variant of COVID-19 is more transmissible and can cause breakthrough infections even in vaccinated people, but what does it mean practically for the vaccinated and unvaccinated, the immunocompromised and kids? An infectious disease expert explains what to know about the virus’ mutation now.
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Today we’re sharing a conversation that our Medical School’s Director of Admissions Carol Teener had recently with Dr. Deborah Berman. Dr. Berman has taken on an exciting new role at the Medical School, just as the process of selecting our next class of future doctors gets underway.
For highlights from their conversation, please visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/med-u/what-does-it-take-to-get-into-michigans-medical-school-just-ask-new-dean
NOTE: This recording was recorded in May, when the article first published. Check the CDC's website for the most current updates.
No matter where you fall on the mask spectrum, here are 11 things to know right now. https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/confused-about-latest-mask-rules-read
While babies can’t receive the COVID vaccine themselves, they may still benefit from vaccine antibodies that pass through the placenta or breastmilk.
For the full text of the article, visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/womens-health/covid-19-vaccine-during-pregnancy-protects-newborns
While selecting nursery colors and baby names may be among your first thoughts after discovering you’re pregnant, there’s another important choice to make. Who do you want on your health care team for this 40-week journey? Three experts explain what you need to know before choosing your prenatal provider.
For the full text of the article, visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/womens-health/ob-gyn-family-physician-midwife-doula-which-pregnancy-specialist-right-for-you
The cannabis-derived substance provides fewer side effects, with less potential for abuse.
For the full blog post text, visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/body-work/people-fibromyalgia-substituting-cbd-for-opioids-to-manage-pain
Experts weigh in on how best to adapt to new mask-related policies.
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The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has lowered the recommended age of colorectal cancer screenings from 50 to 45. Colorectal cancer cases have risen among the younger population over the past few decades.
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Why a false controversy about vaccine privacy and “passports” threatens to prolong the pandemic.
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For the full text blog post, visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/med-u/a-new-online-masters-degree-changing-game
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A wealth of evidence suggests these tests are often unnecessary, costly, and can lead to adverse effects.
For more information about this story, visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/lab-report/routine-testing-before-surgery-remains-common-despite-low-value.
A study in cells and mice finds a compound that works with fewer side effects than opioids.
For the full text of this story, visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/lab-report/bodys-natural-pain-killers-can-be-enhanced
But they should: A cancer found in the throat is now the leading cancer caused by HPV, and 80% of those diagnosed are men.
For more information about this story, visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/few-young-adult-men-have-gotten-hpv-vaccine.
Almost a quarter of those undergoing common surgical procedures also smoke.
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Clinical guidelines have encouraged the integration of palliative care, yet medicine lags far behind its goals for ovarian cancer, especially for people of color.
For more information about this story, visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/industry-dx/end-of-life-care-remains-aggressive-for-people-ovarian-cancer.
A study finds almost 60% of adult patients who needed to be hospitalized for injuries eventually go back to work. Yet they’re more likely to be physically disabled and financially strained.
For more information about this story, visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/many-workers-return-to-their-jobs-after-being-hospitalized-for-injuries.
Swollen lymph nodes, a possible side effect of the vaccine, could raise unnecessary concerns if they appear on your screening exam. An expert explains why waiting a few weeks after your shot to get your next mammogram may be prudent.
For more information about this story, visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/covid-vaccines-and-mammograms-what-you-need-to-know-about-timing-your-imaging.
Southeast Michigan’s Middle Eastern and North African population face significant barriers to achieving optimal health.
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A Michigan Medicine team’s online guidelines have been viewed more than 30,000 times by providers in 150 countries since the beginning of the pandemic.
For the full article, visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/leading-way-practical-treatment-of-covid-19
Nearly every state has reported cases of a rare, but potentially life-threatening, COVID-related inflammatory illness affecting children.
For the full article, visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/mis-c-covid-related-condition-parents-need-to-know-about
Two gastroenterologists weigh in on the most effective evidence-based ways to treat the complex disease.
For the full article, please visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/body-work/how-to-best-manage-crohns-disease
Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson – with more COVID vaccines available, does it matter which one you get? An expert on COVID variants discusses the available vaccines.
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A new study finds encouraging associations between flu shots and less severe COVID infections.
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An immunologist explains how the vaccine trains your immune system to fight the coronavirus. ‘For more information about this story visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/what-happens-after-you-get-covid-19-vaccine.
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The majority of parents support teen’s involvement with demonstrations about racism and police reform, but some may need to expand conversations in advance, expert says.
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As cold weather approaches, a gastrointestinal psychologist shares best practices for navigating life during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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An infectious disease expert discusses the latest treatments for COVID-19.
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A study finds that an estimated 170,000 people who are transgender in the United States may access hormones from friends, online or other non-licensed sources, which poses health and safety risks.
From the article: "Researchers evaluated national data and found that 84% of the 27,715 respondents were interested in using hormones, while only 55% were using hormones. Overall, 3,362 (15%) of respondents were uninsured, compared with about 13% of all Americans at the time of the survey in 2015. Among insured respondents, 21% reported that their claims for gender affirming hormones were denied."
For the full story, visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/underinsured-transgender-americans-more-likely-to-turn-to-riskier-sources-for-gender
You wake up one morning feeling under the weather. While in previous years you may have chalked up a sore throat or body aches to a run-of-the-mill cold or flu, this year’s COVID-19 pandemic adds a new element of concern to getting sick. An expert offers advice for those worried sick about their symptoms.
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Problems with her placenta inspired physician Courtney Townsel to specialize in helping others understand the high risk pregnancy conditions that impact this vital organ. For more information about this story visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/womens-health/5-placenta-issues-every-woman-should-know
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Seeing, hearing or perceiving things that aren’t really there may seem like something to hide, but seeking help early can make a big difference. For more information about this story visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/brain-health/distorted-reality-what-to-do-about-early-signs-of-psychosis
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Experts advise on how to celebrate without putting yourself, and your loved ones, at risk. For more information about this story visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/how-to-have-a-safe-holiday-season-during-covid-19-pandemic
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A social worker shares coping strategiesto help patients deal with the stress of health challenges. For more information about this story visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/11-hidden-hardships-only-patients-understand-and-ways-to-cope
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For those able to work remotely, experts say it’s a good time to address your sleep habits to improve your health.
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Try these modifications to help keep the Halloween spirit alive.
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Now that we know more about the coronavirus, this is the time to stay the course to prevent infections and buy time until vaccines are ready, expert says.
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How E coli. and other illness-causing bugs get past the microbiome’s defenses.
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For many Americans, life in the time of COVID-19 means forming “pods” – small groups of people who agree to share child care and education responsibilities, or to study or socialize together. For more information about this story visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/how-to-keep-covid-19-from-invading-your-pod-and-how-to-stay-safe-if-it-does
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As schools prepare for fall, a small study suggests that young children may carry coronavirus at high levels – but that doesn’t prove they’re contagious.
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A research scientist and his team examine the relationship between proton pump inhibitors, endoscopy, esophageal conditions and psychological distress for patients with GERD.
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When people think about forensic pathology, images of crime shows where an investigator sets out to determine a murder victim’s cause of death often come to mind. However, it’s important to acknowledge the crucial role this field actually plays in our collective response to death, especially as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unravel.
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Is it possible to have COVID-19 more than once within a short period of time? Two recent reports, one out of Hong Kong and one in a patient in Reno, Nevada, have many scratching their heads—and wondering what the cases mean for the future of the pandemic.
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You’ve heard it time and again: One of the easiest and most effective ways to limit the spread of COVID-19 is by wearing face masks. That’s true whether you’re at the grocery store or seeing friends and family who live outside your immediate household. For more information, visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/4-mask-myths-put-you-at-risk.
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Lessons from early peak state of Michigan could inform hospitals in other areas. Four months ago, Michigan glowed red on COVID-19 maps. Hundreds of patients packed hospital intensive care units in the southern part of the state, and hospitals statewide rapidly put strict new visitor policies in place to slow the spread of the new coronavirus. ICU teams had to scramble to connect with the families of critically ill and dying patients in new ways. Now, a new study documents how 49 of those hospitals reacted, and how those efforts varied.
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How researchers, doctors and recovered patients are joining efforts to see if one of the oldest pandemic treatments really works.
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Resources:
C3PO, short for Clinical Trial of COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma of Outpatients
US COVID Plasma effort
After preliminary observations of 200 COVID-19 patients with severe hyperglycemia, a Michigan Medicine team is shedding light in a new Diabetes paper about why high blood sugar may trigger worse outcomes in people infected with the virus. And researchers have developed a blood sugar management tool that may potentially reduce risk of secondary infections, kidney issues and intensive care stays in people with diabetes, prediabetes or obesity who get COVID-19.
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You've seen it—a large spherical mass with protruding red spikes plastered across the television and the internet. It's an image that has become all too familiar over the last few months. We know it well as COVID-19, but what exactly does this picture tell us other than serving as the visual representation of the pandemic?
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Resources:
University of Michigan's BioArtography Project
Finding Beauty Through a Microscope
Apps like Uber or Lyft can find you easily for a ride to the airport. So why is getting help to get to a hospital in an emergency so much more complicated?
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Parents in Michigan, Ohio and Illinois varied in their support for risk-reduction measures like random COVID-19 testing and face mask requirements. The majority of parents surveyed (two-thirds) said they will likely send all of their children to school in fall. Most also support certain safety measures, including decreasing the number of children on buses, daily temperature screens for students, alternating between in-person and online classes, regular testing of school staff, and requiring school staff and older children to wear masks.
The report, published by the Susan B. Meister Child Health Evaluation and Research Center (CHEAR) at the University of Michigan, included 1,193 parents of school-aged children in the three states who were surveyed from June 12-22.
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Providers find patients hospitalized from COVID-19 need physical and cognitive rehabilitation care to aid in their recovery from the virus’ damaging effects on the body and mind. For patients that experience severe cases of the COVID-19 virus, no longer needing mechanical ventilation and leaving the intensive care unit are great successes. But, for some patients, recovering from the virus is just beginning.
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Patients who received single intravenous dose of tocilizumab were also more likely to leave the hospital or be off a ventilator within a month, despite double the risk of additional infection.
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Increased light exposure can have positive and negative effects on your health — depending on the time of day. In the age of working from home due to COVID-19, many of us may be spending significantly more time inside looking at bright screens. As we attend online meetings and scroll through social media, we are exposed to more artificial light than our bodies are accustomed to. Doctors have been investigating the relationship between light and human health, and our growing artificial light exposure may only be making the impact stronger.
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A doctor and fourth-year medical student propose improvements to the residency application process during COVID-19 and beyond. During this academic year alone, over 40,000 medical students will apply for residency programs throughout the United States. However, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, this process will look very different than in previous years.
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A new study finds that fewer women were first authors on COVID-19-related research papers published in the first half of this year. The difference was particularly striking during the first two months of the pandemic when schools closed and researchers were told to work remotely.
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The United Asian American Medical Student Association unveils a social media campaign designed to amplify diverse voices in support of diversity, equity and inclusion.
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You can findThe Stories We Share campaign on Facebook,@the.stories.we.share on Instagramand@TSWS_umich on Twitter.
As lockdown restrictions ease up around the country, health experts share their input on travel and how to make vacationing as safe as possible. The number of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. has been increasing daily at the highest rate since the pandemic began. Despite this, with lockdown restrictions loosening around the country, many have found themselves booking beach vacations or traveling to see friends and family. Though cities and businesses are beginning to open up, health experts say traveling is still something we must do with major caution.
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Tips for helping a family member or roommate cope with coronavirus (COVID-19) effects, while protecting yourself and others.
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Resources:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Coronavirus (COVID-19): https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus
Article from the Michigan Health Lab Blog: Chloroquine, Ibuprofen and Beyond: Doctors Discuss Latest Treatments, and Treatment Rumors, For COVID-19
Properly wearing a mask or cloth face covering can help keep you safe while navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. As cases of COVID-19 begin to spike again across the country, it’s important to stay steadfast in helping prevent further spread of the virus. While you should continue to wash your hands, cover your coughs and sneezes, avoid touching your face and follow social distancing rules, wearing a mask is an additional step you should also take to stay safe.
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Pandemic historians who showed the power of efforts to ‘flatten the curve’ say it will take all-out effort by individuals, industry and elected officials to reduce death and suffering until vaccines are available.
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Resources:
Michigan Health Blog: Flattening the Curve for COVID-19: What Does It Mean and How Can You Help?
Michigan Health Blog: With the COVID-19 Curve Flattening, It's Time to Prevent a Second Peak
The Conversation: Lessons from the 1918 pandemic: A U.S. city’s past may hold clues
University of Michigan Medical School Center for the History of Medicine
Influenza Archive: University of Michigan Center for the History of Medicine and Michigan Publishing, University of Michigan Library
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Without an alarm clock set for school, sleep routines are anything but routine right now in many homes. A sleep psychologist shares what parents should know.
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The mental health toll of caring for COVID-19 patients will need long-lasting attention, as it adds to already demanding professions. An outpouring of public support may have helped maintain the spirits and well-being of health care workers as they faced the early months of the coronavirus pandemic. But as the salutes fade into memory, and COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations rise across the United States, mental health experts are worried about the health care workers-turned-heroes who were so much in the spotlight a few months ago.
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As coronavirus research comes at us fast, key things to remember as you read and share the latest news. Sometimes it feels like trying to drink from a firehose. All those news headlines making new claims about coronavirus and COVID-19. All those social media posts debating this restriction or that reopening. All the worry about whether we overreacted, or didn’t do enough. It’s enough to make some people want to stop paying attention. But the world needs people who can spot and share solid information about COVID-19, and call out misinformation and exaggeration. They’ll be key to the next phase of the pandemic, and to reducing suffering and death as the health crisis continues. For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/4-ways-to-be-a-savvy-news-consumer-a-pandemic
Want to learn more about picking apart health news? Visit websites like Health News Review, the BBC Academy’s “Beyond Fake News” page, and this guide to evaluating information online from California State University.
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Members of Michigan Medicine’s LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee discuss resources for the LGBTQ+ community. June is Pride Month, a time to honor the impact of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) people throughout the United States and beyond. The Stonewall riots, which occurred at the end of June of 1969, are often characterized as an integral series of events that gave way to the gay liberation movement. They also had a hand in why June was chosen for this celebratory month. “The LGBTQ+ community continues to face various health care disparities and hardships due to discrimination and other unfair practices,” says Pedro Coracides, a project manager in Michigan Medicine’s Office of Patient Experience. “That’s why it’s so important for us to focus on patient and family-centered care for all of our guests, as we constantly strive to make our health system an inclusive space for everyone.”
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Resources:
Human Right’s Campaign Healthcare Equality Index
Michigan Medicine’s Office of Patient Experience
Michigan Medicine All-Gender Restrooms Guide
Michigan Medicine Patient Story Library
Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Adult Support Group
Support Group for Parents of Gender Nonconforming People
C.S. Mott Children's Hospital Child and Adolescent Gender Services clinic
Michigan Medicine Comprehensive Gender Services Program
Michigan Medicine HIV/AIDS Treatment Program
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A new study finds the use of HGH treatment in patients that have undergone ACL reconstructive surgery may prevent the loss of muscle strength and weakness.
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A roundup of 10 studies highlighting the health disparities between black and white Americans. The second paragraph of the Declaration of Independence states clearly: “all men are created equal.” But does this hold true for all people in 2020? Yes, Americans can legally vote in elections, go to school or assemble in groups to peacefully protest. However, true equality goes beyond laws and policies. From inadequate access to fresh food and clean water, to screening in early stages of disease or the inability to rent an apartment because of discriminatory housing practices, these long standing systemic inequities for some black Americans can have long lasting effects on health.
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Resources:
Racial Disparities in the Time of COVID-19
Study Explores Why Prostate Cancer Mortality is Higher in Black Men
Minority Patients Benefit From Having Minority Doctors, But That’s a Hard Match to Make
Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Insurance Access Impact Maternal-Infant Health
Young African Americans with Colon Cancer Fare Worse
Why Does Dying Cost More for People of Color?
Blood Pressure Associated with Racial Differences in Cognitive Decline
Study Reveals Blind Spot in Coverage of Low Vision Devices
ACA Helped Make Health Insurance Access More Equal, But Racial and Ethnic Gaps Remain
Even Before COVID-19, Many Adults Lacked Stable Food Supply
Visit Michigan Medicine’s Office for Health Equity and Inclusion for anti-racism support and tools.
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While case counts in some areas are going down, COVID-19 is still out there. How do you safely kick off the unofficial start of the summer during a pandemic? Five ways to reduce your risk of COVID-19 over the summer holidays and beyond.
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3D printing fuels U-M efforts to rapidly increase ventilator capacity while providing each patient on vent support with individually tailored gas pressures and pressure monitoring.
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Michigan Medicine experts highlight how their teams have increased access to transgender care during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
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Resources:
Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Adult Support Group
Parents of Gender Nonconforming People
Child and Adolescent Gender Services
Comprehensive Gender Services Program
Researchers look to the genes behind COVID-19 for early answers. Viruses may seem like cunning villains, purposefully mutating to increasingly deadlier forms to outwit their human hosts. In reality, a lot of what happens with a virus is completely random. This randomness can make figuring out where a virus came from, how it spreads and what makes it tick especially tricky. For SARS-CoV-2, the new virus that causes COVID-19, scientists are looking to its genome for answers to some of these questions.
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Rapid shifts removed out-of-pocket costs that could keep people from getting coronavirus care. That trend may continue.
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Food insecurity disparities by age, health status, race, ethnicity and education seen in National Poll on Healthy Aging; pandemic may have worsened them.
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Resources:
National Poll on Healthy Aging
Food on the Move
The Campus Kitchens Project
A quick guide to volunteering to help researchers understand the virus, the disease and its effects on people and society.
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Resources:
Information on Donating to the University of Michigan Biorepository for COVID-19 Research
University of Michigan Health Research Registry
HEROES Registry for Health Care Workers
COVID Near You Study
COVID Symptom Study
National Daily Health Survey
National Institutes of Health Antibody Test Study to, "...find the number of people with detectable antibodies to SARS-COV2 from a sampling of adults who have no known exposure or clinical illness."
Rare Disease List
Research Survey for Rare Disease Patients and Their Families About Impacts of COVID‑19
National Institute of Mental Health's Mental Health Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic Study
Map of COVID-19 Related Trials on ClinicalTrials.gov
ClinicalTrials.gov
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Practical tips and online support can help people with depression, anxiety and other conditions cope. Living with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD and other mental health conditions can pose a challenge even in “normal” times.
For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/getting-through-a-pandemic-when-you-have-a-mental-health-condition
Resources:
Michigan Psychiatry Resources for COVID-19: Toolkit
Michigan Medicine Depression Center Toolkit
For children with autism spectrum disorder, who thrive on routines and predictability, the everyday disruptions and uncertainty from the pandemic may be especially stressful.
For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/6-ways-to-support-children-autism-during-pandemic
Resources:
Autism Speaks
Michigan Medicine Department of Psychiatry Program: Zero to Thrive
Do2Learn Icons
Ventilators have gotten a lot of attention in the ongoing fight against COVID-19. But hundreds of hospitals around the world have another, less publicized weapon that might help some of the most desperately ill patients survive when ventilators aren’t enough.
Right now, hundreds of COVID-19 patients in intensive care worldwide are being kept alive using a life support technology called ECMO and the skills of specially trained teams of nurses, respiratory therapists, technicians and doctors.
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The novel coronavirus still affects a very small number of children, but new reports describe serious symptoms in some pediatric cases in parts of the U.S. and Europe.
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A startling and disproportionate death rate among black Americans around the country from COVID-19 is revealing persistent inequities and the need for solutions to address them.
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A pediatric intensive care nurse survived COVID-19 in part due to the excellent treatment she received from her peers. This National Nurses Week, she shares her appreciation.
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A Survey of Michigan nursing homes at start of coronavirus suggests great improvement since just before the H1N1 pandemic.
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Does COVID-19 impact pregnant people differently? Should pregnant people take extra precautions? More research is needed to better understand how the coronavirus affects pregnant people and babies. An OB/GYN weighs in about what we know and don’t know.
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History shows the dangers of relaxing restrictions too soon in a pandemic. Easing up on “social distancing” steps too soon, and too quickly, could give the novel coronavirus a chance to race back into broad circulation. Serious cases, and deaths, could spike again, and waste all the progress that has been made so far.
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A collaborative for emergency departments across the state of Michigan is working to help its colleagues through various aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Resources:
MEDIC PPE Infographic
MEDIC Supporting the COVID-19 Response Across Michigan
As more and more hospitals across the U.S. admit patients with COVID-19, a Michigan team offers advice for doctors “drafted" for duties outside their norm.
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Resources:
COVID-19 Continuing Medical Education Portal
Researchers from the University of Michigan have developed a helmet solution to provide support for COVID-19 patients, protect health care workers and safeguard hospital systems.
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Being cooped up at home due to social distancing could put kids at higher risk of getting hurt. An expert offers tips for avoiding emergency room visits. With schools and daycare centers closed, many parents are working from home while making three meals a day, tending to home tasks and taking on teaching responsibilities. High on the list of challenges? Managing it all while still properly supervising rambunctious little ones.
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An endocrinologist with diabetes shares guidance on how to manage the condition during the pandemic. Uncertainty surrounding the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, may be especially unsettling for people who fall into the often mentioned “high risk” groups, such as those with diabetes.
For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/health-management/what-to-know-about-covid-19-if-you-have-diabetes
Resources:
Diabetes 101: Taking Charge
A patient with lupus weighs in on the COVID drug debate. Brian Joseph is no stranger to death. But life as a funeral director and a person living with lupus during the COVID-19 pandemic has given him pause. Mortuary services are considered critical services exempt from the shelter-in-place declarations designed to slow the spread of the disease. And recently the calls to his five funeral home locations in southeast Michigan have increased.
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A wellness expert offers guidance on how to protect your psychological and emotional well-being during the pandemic. In the midst of managing a situation like the COVID-19 outbreak, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and worried. Focusing on how to slow the spread of the virus is important for our physical health, however, identifying ways to manage our mental health is also crucial.
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Social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic could be particularly challenging for adolescents and teens who thrive on social connections and may be missing events like prom and graduation. As the school year abruptly comes to a halt for teenagers around the country, many may be mourning the loss of missed milestones.
For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/8-ways-to-help-teens-cope-social-distancing-blues
Resources:
Article: "After ’13 Reasons Why,’ a Spotlight on Teen Suicide Warning Signs"
University of Michigan Depression Center
As many look for ways to stay calm in the midst of anunprecedented health crisis, a Michigan Medicine dietitian shares some helpful strategies for sheltering in place.
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Resources:
Recipe: Mexican Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Chair Workout Video: "Can't Stop The Feeling - Justin Timberlake"
"7 Minutes of Magic"
There are no therapies proven to prevent or treat COVID-19 yet, but providers can help address symptoms while they continue researching new ideas.
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The gastrointestinal system may be a victim of COVID-19 stress. Here, experts help to navigate those tummy troubles. That stomachache you feel with each update on the COVID-19 outbreak? It’s real. So, too, are the indigestion and the heartburn. They’re symptoms of stress that manifest in the emotive digestive system, the connection between the brain and the gut. Stress-related digestive troubles may be on the rise as people around the globe worry in the midst of a pandemic, experts warn.
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VIDEO: Diaphragmatic Breathing Demonstration from Michigan Medicine
A Michigan Medicine gastroenterologist discusses the latest GI-related research from Wuhan, China. A recent study conducted in Wuhan, China, and published by The American Journal of Gastroenterology, revealed that diarrhea can be an unrecognized symptom of COVID-19. The primary symptoms of the disease are generally defined as fever, cough and shortness of breath, with little research indicating gastroenterological effects associated with the condition.
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A multidisciplinary team at Michigan Medicine has unveiled a new clinical approach to prenatal care for low risk pregnancies to help limit exposure to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
For more information about this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/redesigning-prenatal-care-during-covid-19-pandemic
As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) advances around the world, a growing number of researchers are using computational models to estimate this spread.
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Canceled blood drives across the country have driven the supply critically low, but demand is high and donor centers have new safety measures in place.
“If you need to get out of the house, and you’re an eligible donor, this is the time to find a donor center near you and make an appointment,” he says. “It’s safe, they’re screening everyone who is walking through the door, and you can save a life.” - Robertson Davenport, M.D., Director of the Transfusion Medicine Program at Michigan Medicine.
For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/need-to-get-out-of-house-give-blood-its-needed-more-than-ever
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From the American Red Cross: What to know about Coronavirus and Blood Donation
As the coronavirus keeps families homebound, a childhood development expert shares ways to have productive days together. Due to the spread of COVID-19, school and daycare closures are keeping families around the world home together in unprecedented numbers. You, along with millions of other parents, are now left wondering: How will I manage it all?
For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/stuck-at-home-6-ways-to-keep-your-kids-healthy-and-happy
Links to resources mentioned in the episode:
Twinkl.com
Education.com
CommonSenseMedia.org also has suggestions for what to watch, read and play when your kids are stuck indoors, as well as recommendations for free educational apps
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The news about coronavirus may leave some people feeling helpless, like there’s nothing to do but wait for the worst. But that’s not true. In fact, there are plenty of actions you can take to help those around you, and yourself – and to feel like you’re really making a difference.
Sometimes in anxiety producing situations, it can make a big difference to feel like you’re taking action to help.
For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/feeling-helpless-about-coronavirus-10-things-you-can-do
For the articles mentioned in this episode on stress-reducing techniques, anxiety-reducing exercises, breathing techniques, and on self-care if you are a caregiver follow the hyperlinks here.
Links to resources mentioned in the episode can be found here:
The American Red Cross
Red Cross guidance for donating blood during the coronavirus pandemic
Find Your Local Food Bank at Feeding America
211.org
United Way of Southeastern Michigan
Meals on Wheels America
Ann Arbor Meals on Wheels
Area Agency on Aging Eldercare Locator
AARP Assistance Directory
Administration for Community Living
Institute of Museum and Library Services
National Diaper Bank Network
Ronald McDonald House
Ronald McDonald House Ann Arbor
FQHC.org
The Hope Clinic
Americans for the Arts
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As coronavirus continues its spread across the United States, hospitals are bracing for the influx of patients who will need care for the most serious effects of the disease it causes, called COVID-19.
What will it take to be ready? A new overview by two Michigan Medicine experts and their colleagues lays out the evidence, and gives practical advice for hospitals of all sizes.
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They see the masks too. A pediatric psychologist offers five tips for parents on how to talk about the pandemic with their children.
Schools are closing, family vacations are being postponed and sports games are being canceled. While this viral pandemic may feel overwhelming as an adult, imagine how it feels for a child.
As the news cycles and daily adult conversations continue to revolve around the ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic, parents are encouraged to check in regularly with their kids to see how they’re processing information they’ve heard and coping with the many changes occurring around them, says Melissa Cousino, Ph.D, a pediatric psychologist at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital.
For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-covid-19
A lot of uncertainty still surrounds the evolving coronavirus outbreak. A Michigan Medicine expert offers nine practical things you can do to prepare yourself in the event that COVID-19 comes to your community. The emergence of a new virus isn’t something most people think about, let alone prepare for in advance. As the numbers of cases of COVID-19 began to ramp up in countries around the world in mid-February, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned in a statement that an outbreak “could be bad.” That sent some people rushing to the store for toilet paper and canned goods, and others wondering what the fuss is about.
Epidemiologist Emily Martin, Ph.D., M.P.H., of the U-M School of Public Health offers some practical advice for people to consider when preparing for potential spread within their community.
For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/health-management/how-to-prepare-for-covid-19
History shows that taking strong steps now to slow the spread of coronavirus will help communities and individuals. Cruises and flights canceled. Colleges and universities sending students home to watch lectures online. Public schools closing. Offices asking people to telecommute. Concerts, parades, festivals and sporting events postponed. Is all of this really necessary for the coronavirus? Are public health officials overreacting to the threat posed by the virus that causes the disease COVID-19? It’s absolutely necessary, because it’s worked in the past, says medical historian Howard Markel, M.D., Ph.D., a University of Michigan expert who has studied the effects of similar responses to past epidemics.
For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/flattening-curve-for-covid-19-what-does-it-mean-and-how-can-you-help
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A Michigan Medicine radiologist teams up with a counterpart in China to examine the appearance of COVID-19 in CT scans.While COVID-19, previously known as the novel coronavirus, was first reported in China, it was recently declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization. Because most cases have been in China, clinicians elsewhere may be unfamiliar with how the virus appears in the lungs. And reports are now showing the importance of computed tomography (CT) in diagnosis and monitoring of the infection.
For more information about this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/lab-report/how-does-covid-19-appear-lungs
A new study finds breast cancer patients with an inherited genetic mutation don’t always get treatment that follows guidelines. For more information about this story visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/industry-dx/how-hereditary-genetic-testing-results-impact-breast-cancer-treatment
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To reach patients in need, one doctor develops a training program to improve testing and care available for those with the genetic disease, starting in the Middle East. For more information about this story visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/a-mission-to-improve-cystic-fibrosis-treatment-across-globe
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In an unprecedented effort to control the spread of a new virus, the Chinese government has closed off the city of Wuhan, restricting the movements of its more than 11 million citizens. So far, according to official WHO reports as of January 20, the novel coronavirus, called 2019-nCoV, has sickened 282 people and led to 6 deaths and those numbers are quickly increasing. Michigan Medicine’s experts weigh in on what’s known about the virus currently.
For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/2019-novel-coronavirus-should-you-be-worried
1 in 9 publicly insured and 1 in 11 privately insured children received low-value care in 2014, researchers find. For more information about this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/children-frequently-receive-unnecessary-medical-care-regardless-of-insurance-type
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Despite an ACA mandate that large, employer-based health plans cover maternity care, some are shouldering more of the expenses tied to having a baby. For more information about this story visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/having-a-baby-may-cost-some-families-4500-out-of-pocket
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Older teens may have similar risk factors for prescription opioid overdose as adults, a new study suggests. For more information about this story visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/opioid-overdose-risk-factors-for-teens-college-aged-youth-mirror-adults.
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One in five Americans experience symptoms of depression during their lifetime. And yet, a distinct stigma still exists around the topic, especially in the workplace, according to the book Mental Health in the Workplace, co-authored by psychiatrist Michelle Riba, M.D., M.S., associate director of Michigan Medicine’s Comprehensive Depression Center. For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/health-management/when-depression-shows-up-workplace
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Women in rural communities experience higher rates of life-threatening complications during or after childbirth than mothers in urban cities, a new study finds. For more information about this story visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/rural-women-at-higher-risk-of-life-threatening-pregnancy-complications.
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How often should women get a mammogram? A new study makes a case for getting screened every year instead of every other year.
Women diagnosed with breast cancer after receiving yearly mammograms had smaller tumors and less-advanced disease than women who had mammograms every other year, researchers from the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center found. For more information about this story visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/annual-over-biennial-mammograms-linked-to-less-advanced-breast-cancer.
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Despite the fact that half of cervical cancers are diagnosed after age 49, participation in preventive screening steadily declines between ages 45 and 65, according to a first-of-its-kind analysis of three large national surveys led by the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center.
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About 48 million people fall victim to the unpleasant illness each year. Follow these 6 steps to keep unwanted germs out of your food.
For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/how-to-prevent-your-kids-from-getting-food-poisoning
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So far, wearables have held promise, but not results, when it comes to research or to patient care. Companies don’t share how they score sleep, nor do they publish the kind of rigorous research a sleep medicine expert would want to review to determine if they can trust the sleep report given. But because so many people own them, it makes sense to figure out how to use consumer wearables to improve sleep health, say Michigan Medicine researchers, who recently validated their own algorithm to score sleep using the Apple watch.
For more information about this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/body-work/a-consumer-sleep-tracker-researchers-can-actually-use
Many people who are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease experience urinary tract issues. A Michigan Medicine urologist discusses treatment options for patients to consider.
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Weight loss can do more than reduce joint pain in people who are overweight, a new study has found. Other big health improvements can happen, too. For more on this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/health-management/how-losing-weight-can-relieve-a-host-of-painful-problems
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This eating pattern, which features cycles of fasting and eating, is making headlines as research confirms it’s not only what you eat, but when you eat, that matters in the struggle to lose weight. For more on this story visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/intermittent-fasting-it-right-for-you
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The body’s resident bacteria play a major role in divvying out iron—a fact that could be used to treat iron-related disorders.
Iron plays a critical role in providing oxygen to the body’s cells. Too little iron can lead to iron deficiency anemia and symptoms such as fatigue, heart palpitations and shortness of breath. Too much can lead to iron overload and a disease called hemochromatosis, which can cause heart failure.
Michigan Medicine researchers have unlocked a mechanism behind how the body decides whether or not to absorb iron from the food--one that involves the trillions of bacteria in our guts known as the gut microbiome.
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Nearly one in three low-income people who enrolled in Michigan’s expanded Medicaid program discovered they had a chronic illness that had never been diagnosed before, according to a new study.
And whether it was a newly found condition or one they’d known about before, half of Medicaid expansion enrollees with chronic conditions said their overall health improved after one year of coverage or more. Nearly as many said their mental health had improved.
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One of the most common forms of IBD, called Crohn’s disease, is characterized by inflammation within the digestive tract and can lead to severe diarrhea, pain and weight loss. What causes IBD is still a mystery, but scientists now know that the gut microbiome, composed of the trillions of bacteria that make their home inside the intestines, are key players.
For more information about this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/lab-report/e-coli-gain-edge-by-changing-their-diets-inflammatory-bowel-disease
What you need to know about new breast implant recommendations from the FDA. For more information about this story visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/cancer-care/understanding-breast-implant-safety.
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New cost-effectiveness analysis comparing antidepressants and cognitive behavioral therapy over five years suggests new patients should have more access to talk option. For more information about this story visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/long-run-drugs-talk-therapy-hold-same-value-for-depression-patients.
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People looking for a safer pain reliever are turning to cannabis-derived CBD. Michigan Medicine experts weigh in on what’s currently known about the trendy supplement.For more information about this story visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/health-management/should-you-take-cbd-for-pain
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Digital play versus free play: As more kids grow up with a seemingly endless menu of virtual activities offered through digital media, child development experts worry about the wane of traditional playtime.
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Organ donation must increase to meet the current need of patients awaiting transplants. A “presumed consent” organ donor model could help.
For more information about this story visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/industry-dx/how-opt-out-donation-could-affect-us-waiting-lists
A Mott pediatrician advises parents to follow this checklist before sending their child to another family’s home to help everyone feel safe and comfortable.
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Psoriasis is a chronic skin problem with no cure, but here’s what experts, and especially sufferers, want you to understand about the condition.
For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/health-management/5-things-a-dermatologist-wants-you-to-know-about-psoriasis
Involving patients in pain management decisions significantly decreased opioid prescriptions without compromising pain control. For more information about this story visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/simple-conversations-can-reduce-opioid-prescriptions-after-hysterectomy.
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Speaking directly with a pathologist could help patients better understand their diagnosis and feel empowered, a survey of patient sentiment finds. For more information about this story visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/industry-dx/cancer-patients-want-to-pull-back-curtain-on-pathology.
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Researchers identified two novel genes that affect bone-formation cells relevant to fractures and osteoporosis; understanding these genes could lead to more effective treatments.
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Long hospital stays and invasive medical tests help identify serious bacterial infections in infants, but a U-M expert says there may be a more efficient, less painful way to make a diagnosis.
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It’s often difficult to manage patients with this skin inflammation, but new research identifies a target that existing medications are able to address.
For more information about this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/body-work/arthritis-treatment-could-provide-relief-for-lichen-planus-skin-rash
Those with a rare genetic condition called nanophthalmos have abnormally small eyes whose internal structures – including the size of the lens – are otherwise normal.
The condition can cause a host of vision-related problems including amblyopia (“lazy eye”) or strabismus (“cross eyes”) in children, retinal detachments and glaucoma.
By advancing ideas first cultivated at University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center, a team of eye and genetics experts is the first to identify a gene mutation behind nanophthalmos and to describe a new pathway for eye growth and development.
For more on this story, visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/lab-report/genetic-origin-of-severe-developmental-eye-condition-identified
There’s a perception that surgery to treat prostate cancer will spell the end of a man’s sex life. And while that often used to be the case, survivorship programs, like the one at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, offer counseling and interventions to promote sexual recovery after cancer treatment. For more information about this story visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/cancer-care/prostate-cancer-patients-can-pursue-healthy-sex-lives-after-surgery
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Decongestants can pose a dangerous risk to people with hypertension. Try these other steps to safely treat a cold or allergies. For more on this story, visit:https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/heart-health/why-high-blood-pressure-and-cold-meds-dont-mix
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New research shows parental reactions to picky eating can have long-term effects, for better or worse. For more on this story visit:https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/got-a-picky-eater-try-these-11-tips-at-table
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Two-thirds of all pet owners say that having an animal helps them stay physically active. But for some older adults, time commitment, cost and allergies stand in the way. For more on this story, visit:https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/poll-pets-help-older-adults-cope-health-issues
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Science is with James Corden. Fat shaming shouldn’t make a comeback, and it won’t solve the nation’s obesity epidemic. Michigan Medicine rounds up 15 research papers and articles from our faculty proving why the treatment for obesity can’t adopt a “one size fits all” approach. For more information on this story, visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/body-work/fat-shaming-wont-solve-obesity-science-might
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More than half of parents in the national C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health believe their teen has been in an unsafe situation riding with a distracted teen driver. For more information about this story, visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/what-all-parents-should-consider-before-letting-teens-ride-teens
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Being a new parent comes with a multitude of worries, including ones about breastfeeding or getting your baby to successfully latch.
In an effort to keep infection off your list, Carrie Pawlowski, RN, a lactation consultant at Michigan Medicine, shares tips and tricks for keeping yourself mastitis free and what to do if you think you have it.
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), an inflammatory disease of the small airways in the lungs, affects 16 million Americans and is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Physicians would like to identify the disease in its earliest stages, when it is most treatable.
In a landmark study funded by the NHLBI, an international team of researchers led by Michigan Medicine discovered that a noninvasive technique called parametric response mapping, or PRM, could identify the small airway damage common in early stages of COPD.
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For oncologists in the beginning of their career, scientific conferences present an opportunity for them to network, share their research, gain new knowledge and advance in their field. But many women find themselves skipping these conferences due to family obligations, a new study finds.
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Academic research has long been characterized by silos and protective instincts. A new crop of fresh-thinking physician scientists are turning that model on its head, and the results are saving little hearts.
For more information about this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/breaking-down-barriers-fight-against-congenital-heart-disease
An early clinical trial at U-M finds that a Wee1 inhibitor, combined with radiation and gemcitabine, is safe and potentially effective in pancreatic cancer treatment. Investigators ran a phase 1 clinical trial that looked at AZD1775, an inhibitor designed to block an enzyme called Wee1, which plays a role in repairing damaged DNA. The trial builds on almost 20 years of research at U-M focused on improving the treatment of pancreatic cancer cases that are too advanced for surgery.
For more information about this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/lab-report/new-drug-shows-encouraging-survival-results-for-pancreatic-cancer
A new study suggests that despite sometimes getting a bad rap in the news, the common disciplinary strategy isn’t linked to harmful effects in children. Researchers compared emotional and behavioral health between kids whose parents reported using timeouts and those who didn’t over a roughly eight-year period. The result: no difference.
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A new approach to RNA sequencing reveals thousands of previously inaccessible RNA fragments in blood plasma that might serve as disease- and organ-specific biomarkers. Advancing technology is allowing scientists increasingly to search for tiny signs of cancer and other health issues in samples of patients’ blood and urine. These “liquid biopsies” are less invasive than a traditional biopsy, and can provide information about what’s happening throughout the body instead of just at a single site.
For more information about this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/health-tech/making-invisible-visible-new-method-opens-unexplored-realms-for-liquid-biopsies
A recent study found that people with chronic lower back pain who performed self-administered acupressure experienced improvement in pain and fatigue symptoms. For more information about this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/body-work/lower-back-pain-self-administered-acupressure-could-help
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They’re haunting the back of your medicine cabinet like the Ghosts of Illnesses Past.
Pain pills your doctor prescribed years ago after that operation. Antibiotics from a child’s last ear infection. Half-finished, crusty bottles of cough syrup and leftover sleeping pills. For more on this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/old-drugs-your-medicine-cabinet-heres-what-to-do-them
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Vaping and e-cigarettes have gained quick popularity among teens, but an expert warns they won’t mitigate health risks and that they could be responsible for creating them. For more information about this story, visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/to-vape-or-not-to-vape
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Older adults who get a hearing aid for a newly diagnosed hearing loss have a lower risk of being diagnosed with dementia, depression or anxiety in the following three years, and a lower risk of suffering fall-related injuries, than those who leave their hearing loss uncorrected, a new study finds. For more on this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/hearing-aids-linked-to-lower-risk-of-dementia-depression-and-falls-study-finds
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A new paper out today finds that while women are entering the medical field at equal numbers to men, they are not being promoted or recruited to senior roles at the same rate. For more on this story visit: https://www.uofmhealth.org/news/archive/201909/grades-are-gender-equality-report-card-reveals-systematic
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Most people over 50 say they’re ready for natural disasters and emergency situations, but a new national poll shows that many haven’t taken key steps to protect their health and well-being in cases of severe weather, long-term power outages or other situations. For more on this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/many-older-adults-arent-fully-prepared-for-emergency-situations-poll-finds
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Before your teen begins their freshman year of college, the University of Michigan’s Chief Health Officer recommends covering these key areas with your teen to help prepare them for taking charge of their own health care. For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/health-management/8-health-care-questions-to-discuss-your-college-bound-teen
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A new research report shows an increase in patients being prescribed opioids after experiencing an ankle sprain. The Michigan Medicine authors urge fellow physicians to be aware of the current treatment guidelines. For more information about this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/body-work/prescribing-opioids-for-a-sprained-ankle
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Pediatricians are often among the biggest advocates for mothers who want to breastfeed – whether a patient’s mom would like to continue nursing for a month or two years. But doctors who happen to be mothers themselves know all too well how challenging it can be to follow their own advice. For more on this story, visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/supporting-physician-moms-breastfeeding-goals
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It could have remained empty for years. Instead, the former pharmaceutical research campus has found new life as a thriving hub of innovation. For more on this story, visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/industry-dx/an-experiment-expansion-how-u-m-turned-vacant-into-vibrant.
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A new study finds people who have mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which lies on the continuum of cognitive decline between normal cognition and dementia, are less likely to receive proven heart attack treatment in the hospital. For more on this story, visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/lab-report/heart-attack-patients-mild-cognitive-impairment-get-fewer-treatments
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Babies who spend their first days or weeks of life in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit may not sleep as soundly as those who go home.Now, researchers are examining whether one simple difference could help soothe these infants to sleep: the sound of their mother’s voice. Read more by visiting our blog at https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/moms-voice-may-help-babies-sleep-better-nicu.
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Children’s reactions during routine checkups can vary widely based on age and temperament. While some little ones remain calm, others are so distressed that efforts to calm them down dominate the visit. For more on this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/6-simple-ways-to-ease-childrens-fears-at-doctor
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Four in 10 parents say they are very or somewhat likely to move their child to a different provider if their doctor sees families who refuse all childhood vaccines, according to a new national poll. For more on this, visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/should-doctors-accept-unvaccinated-children-as-patients.
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An early clinical trial at U-M finds that a Wee1 inhibitor, combined with radiation and gemcitabine, is safe and potentially effective in pancreatic cancer treatment. For more on this story, visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/lab-report/new-drug-shows-encouraging-survival-results-for-pancreatic-cancer
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Sixty percent of privately insured children undergoing tonsil removal received opioids –with average prescriptions lasting about six to 10 days – a new study finds. For more on this story visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/6-10-kids-receive-opioids-after-tonsillectomy-but-opioids-may-not-prevent-complications
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This eating pattern, which features cycles of fasting and eating, is making headlines as research confirms it’s not only what you eat, but when you eat, that matters in the struggle to lose weight. For more on this story visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/intermittent-fasting-it-right-for-you
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Examination of post-birth pain care patterns over time finds declines in opioid prescribing, but opportunities for more non-opioid-based care. For more on this story, visit www.UofMHealth.org/healthblogs
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Dehydration, heat stroke and heat exhaustion are common health threats for athletes, especially if activities take place outside. For more on this post, and others like it, visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/bones-muscles-joints/tips-for-keeping-student-athletes-safe-after-common-injuries
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A newly defined cancer gene combines The Fast and the Furious with TV's Fast N' Loud to drive more than a third of prostate cancers.
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Two-thirds of all pet owners say that having an animal helps them stay physically active. But for some older adults, time commitment, cost and allergies stand in the way. For more on this story, visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/poll-pets-help-older-adults-cope-health-issues
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You don’t have to be an elite athlete to be at risk for torn tendons, and rates of injury seem to be on the rise. For more on this topic visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/tackling-torn-tendons
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Decongestants can pose a dangerous risk to people with hypertension. Try these other steps to safely treat a cold or allergies. For more on this story, visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/heart-health/why-high-blood-pressure-and-cold-meds-dont-mix
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Thirty-five times more white patients than patients of color receive buprenorphine, and three-quarters of prescriptions go to those who pay cash or have private insurance. For more on this story visit:https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/industry-dx/stark-racial-financial-divides-found-opioid-addiction-treatment
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A Michigan Medicine expert explains what we know and don’t know about the hormone supplement that’s growing in popularity. For more on this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/are-melatonin-supplements-safe
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A few more hours of shut-eye can make a big difference for kids, especially during back-to-school season. For more information on this story visit:https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/school-night-bedtime-tips-every-parent-should-know
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New research shows parental reactions to picky eating can have long-term effects, for better or worse. For more on this story visit:https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/got-a-picky-eater-try-these-11-tips-at-table
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Some cancer medications can also pose dangerous cardiovascular risks. Trained specialists can help patients find the safest treatment and monitor for side effects. For more information please visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/heart-health/how-cancer-treatment-and-heart-disease-are-connected
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A potential concussion brings questions and sometimes confusion. A Michigan Medicine sports neurologist debunks several myths about the injury.
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Weight loss can do more than reduce joint pain in people who are overweight, a new study has found. Other big health improvements can happen, too. For more on this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/health-management/how-losing-weight-can-relieve-a-host-of-painful-problems
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A disease the federal government declared “eliminated” nearly two decades ago is surfacing again. Here’s why — and what to do: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/whats-causing-2019-measles-outbreak-symptoms-perfcon
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Turning the tide demands improvements to pain care, mental health care and medication-assisted opioid addiction care, U-M researchers say in a new report. For more on this topic, visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/opioid-related-suicides-and-overdose-deaths-have-more-than-doubled-since-2000
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New study finds worrisome statistics around medical cannabis users operating vehicles. For more on this topic visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/more-than-half-of-people-taking-cannabis-for-chronic-pain-report-driving-while-high
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Children’s reactions during routine checkups can vary widely based on age and temperament. While some little ones remain calm, others are so distressed that efforts to calm them down dominate the visit. For more on this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/6-simple-ways-to-ease-childrens-fears-at-doctor
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U-M research suggests coping techniques can help patients lead fuller lives — with or without complete pain relief. For more on this topic visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/health-management/accepting-chronic-pain-strategies-offer-alternative-to-opioids
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Learning about cancer diagnoses of extended family — and the details of their conditions — is a conversation everyone should have. For more information on cancer genetics visit www.RogelCancerCenter.Org/Cancer-Genetics.
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A flu vaccine can shield you, and those you love, from the virus’ potentially life-threatening effects — including heart attack. For more on this story, visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/getting-a-flu-shot-can-help-protect-your-heart-too.
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There’s a medical explanation for the discomfort some people feel with their hair up. A headache specialist shares who’s at risk and how to cope.
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Most of us are guilty of streaming countless episodes of a favorite show in one sitting. But the habit can wreak havoc on sleep, research shows. To learn more visithttps://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/real-life-walking-dead-binge-watching-can-make-you-a-zombie-study-finds
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Treatment planning for a painful and potentially disabling condition could be made easier with a new model for assessing genetic risk in people with psoriasis. For more on this story, and others like it, visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/lab-report/genetic-prediction-model-helps-gauge-arthritis-risk-psoriasis-patients
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About 48 million people fall victim to the unpleasant illness each year. Follow these 6 steps to keep unwanted germs out of your food.
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A national study finds major variations in hearing aid use by race, income and education — but VA insurance coverage levels the playing field.
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Learn what a Michigan Medicine doctor who specializes in heart care eats for breakfast, lunch and dinner — plus a few tips to apply to your own menu.
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Children’s reactions during routine checkups can vary widely based on age and temperament. While some little ones remain calm, others are so distressed that efforts to calm them down dominate the visit. For more on this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/6-simple-ways-to-ease-childrens-fears-at-doctor
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If you have a family history of breast cancer, you may also be at higher risk of developing the disease. This knowledge can boost surveillance and prevention efforts. For more on this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/cancer-care/when-genetic-testing-for-breast-cancer-appropriate
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A review of data from millions of U.S. births finds higher rates of dangerous delivery-related conditions in new mothers of color and those with certain underlying health conditions.. For more on this story, visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/study-uncovers-disparities-life-threatening-birth-experiences
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New guidelines addressing adolescent mental health as part of primary care offer many benefits, a U-M expert says. For more on this story, visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/why-pediatricians-should-screen-for-depression-young-patients
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Balancing family life and cancer care can be a challenge. A Michigan Medicine counselor offers advice for navigating the process. For more on this story, visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/cancer-care/8-tips-for-coping-after-a-breast-cancer-diagnosis
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Doctors use an 11-point checklist to help determine if a person’s opioid use signals a deeper problem. Here’s what they look for.
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Awareness of genetic testing is low, a new study finds. But an interactive website can help newly diagnosed patients make informed decisions about the practice. For more on this story, visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/health-tech/decision-support-tool-boosts-genetic-testing-knowledge-breast-cancer-patients
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A program that provides peer-to-peer health counseling applies U-M research in a faith-based setting. See how it’s helping parishioners in need. For more on this, visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/body-work/a-new-type-of-church-outreach-diabetes-education
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Knowing how to address and treat a child’s headache can help a patient (and parent) feel better. A new Mott poll examines how families approach the issue. For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/what-to-do-when-your-child-has-a-headache.
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More than 1 in 10 have had genetic tests ordered by a doctor or ordered them directly, a new survey finds. For more on this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/lab-report/older-adults-have-high-interest-genetic-testing-and-some-reservations
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A potential concussion brings questions and sometimes confusion. A Michigan Medicine sports neurologist debunks several myths about the injury.
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When seasons change, our bodies know to react. But we can perceive the same thermometer reading differently at various times throughout the year. For more on this story, visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/lifestyle/why-a-65-degree-day-feels-cold-fall-but-warm-spring
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In rare occurrences, forceful manipulation of the neck is linked to a damaging side effect: vision problems and bleeding inside the eye. For more on this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/body-work/examining-ties-between-chiropractic-treatment-and-vision-loss
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Promoting curiosity may be a valuable approach to boosting academic performance, particularly for low-income children, analysis finds.
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A few more hours of shut-eye can make a big difference for kids, especially during back-to-school season. For more information on this story visit:https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/school-night-bedtime-tips-every-parent-should-know
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Two tiny groups of brain cells, right next to each other, play a key role in driving feeding — and stopping. The brain’s own opioid system also gets involved. For more on this blog, visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/lab-report/full-but-still-feasting-how-urge-to-eat-overpowers-signal-to-stop
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Patient-provided data can help doctors and health care professionals gain a more complete picture on pain. For more on this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/health-tech/tell-your-smartphone-where-it-hurts-new-app-intuitively-tracks-pain
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A new drug policy was meant to curb unnecessary opioid prescriptions. Instead, a new study finds, prescriptions after surgery went up. For more on this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/industry-dx/despite-dea-limits-on-opioids-prescriptions-still-rose
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Health care coverage for low-income patients produces fiscal benefits that include lower unpaid debts, fewer bankruptcies and higher credit scores. Read more at: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/industry-dx/how-medicaid-expansion-gave-enrollees-a-major-financial-boost
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Healthy sleep is critical during adolescence, but a nationwide survey finds many parents have sleep-deprived teens at home. For more on this story, visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/10-tips-to-help-your-teen-sleep-better
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Disasters happen. Here’s some tips from an ER physician about how to prepare for you and your family: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/hurricanes-fires-floods-its-best-to-be-prepared
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Benzodiazepines pose special risks to older adults. New research finds many of those who start taking them aren’t stopping. For more on this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/industry-dx/1-4-older-patients-stay-on-risky-sedative-too-long
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New research shows parental reactions to picky eating can have long-term effects, for better or worse. For more on this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/got-a-picky-eater-try-these-11-tips-at-table
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A potential concussion brings questions and sometimes confusion. A Michigan Medicine sports neurologist debunks several myths about the injury.
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A new review of private insurance data finds that alcohol is a major contributor to cirrhosis cases — and that women drinkers are disproportionately affected.
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Infants in the NICU were more likely to stay asleep during recordings of their mothers reading, finds new research.
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We are excited to announce the grand opening of our latest ambulatory care unit, the Brighton Center for Specialty Care. For more information visit http://michmed.org/bcsc
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Younger stroke survivors are having less trouble paying for medications that can stave off a second stroke, thanks to ACA and expanded Medicaid. For more on this story please visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/industry-dx/affordable-meds-help-younger-stroke-survivors-manage-adherence
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There’s a medical explanation for the discomfort some people feel with their hair up. A headache specialist shares who’s at risk and how to cope.
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When your acid reflux symptoms are not being controlled by medication, it’s time to see a gastroenterologist to discuss your options, specialists say. For more information on this topic visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/digestive-health/what-to-do-if-ppis-arent-stopping-your-reflux-symptoms
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A Michigan Medicine pulmonologist explains why biologics are becoming a valuable option for some asthma patients. For more information visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/health-management/how-biologic-injections-help-treat-severe-asthma
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Of the many well-documented risks of dirty air, one potential danger is lesser known: chronic kidney disease. For more on this story, visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/why-polluted-air-may-be-a-threat-to-your-kidneys
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A few more hours of shut-eye can make a big difference for kids, especially during back-to-school season. For more information on this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/school-night-bedtime-tips-every-parent-should-know
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A good start in kindergarten provides a foundation for years of education. How families can prepare for the big day. Read more at: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/5-ways-to-prepare-your-child-for-kindergarten
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Everyone knows women face a risk of developing breast cancer. Although far rarer, the disease can surface in men, too. For more on this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/cancer-care/breast-cancer-men-what-all-guys-should-know
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Weight loss can do more than reduce joint pain in people who are overweight, a new study has found. Other big health improvements can happen, too. For more on this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/health-management/how-losing-weight-can-relieve-a-host-of-painful-problems
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Caused by total blockage in a critical blood vessel, the severe cardiac event can have deadly consequences. For more on this story visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/widowmaker-heart-attack-explained.
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Over-the-counter creams and rinses might not be enough to manage breakouts. Acne, after all, is strongly genetic — and there is no definitive cure. For more on this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/health-management/how-dermatologists-treat-acne-5-options-explained
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The arrival of the tween years brings many new challenges for parents. There’s greater independence — but also a heightened risk of trouble. For more on this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/5-simple-tips-for-raising-responsible-tweens
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Doctors consider multiple factors when gauging a patient’s alcohol issues and advising treatment. A Michigan Medicine psychologist explains the approach. For more on this story visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/signs-of-alcohol-use-disorder-perfcon
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Michigan Medicine is ranked among the top 5 hospitals in the nation according to US News & World Report. For more on this story visit http://www.uofmhealth.org/rankings
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Just one-third of older Americans intend to donate their organs, a new study finds. But many more are eligible — even though they might assume their bodies aren’t. For more information visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/industry-dx/any-age-right-age-a-push-to-recruit-older-organ-donors
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Patients in their late teens and 20s had the highest risk of persistent use if they received opioids around the time of their extraction, a new study finds. For more on this story visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/opioid-prescriptions-for-wisdom-teeth-linked-to-long-term-use
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Most of us are guilty of streaming countless episodes of a favorite show in one sitting. But the habit can wreak havoc on sleep, research shows. To learn more visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/real-life-walking-dead-binge-watching-can-make-you-a-zombie-study-finds
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To learn how other cultures’ meals and eating patterns affect cancer risk, a Michigan Medicine researcher is traveling the globe. To learn more visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/body-work/finding-cancer-prevention-clues-foreign-diets-lifestyles
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Often a happy and busy time of year, returning to school can be stressful for some kids. For more information please visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/back-to-school-anxiety-6-ways-to-fight-fear.
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A highly contagious viral infection, hand, foot and mouth disease can surface on the body parts that make up its name. For more information about this story visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/fast-facts-about-hand-foot-and-mouth-disease
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Eating disorders affect people of all ages and body types. For more information about this story visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/health-management/common-signs-of-eating-disorders-and-proven-treatments-to-help
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An innovative carotid procedure known as TCAR reverses blood flow to reduce stroke risk during revascularization. It’s now being performed at Michigan Medicine. For more information about this story visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/health-tech/new-carotid-procedure-lowers-stroke-risk-and-recovery-time
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Many Americans over 50 favor limits on painkiller prescribing, and those who receive prescriptions need more counseling about risks and safe disposal options. For more information about this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/industry-dx/poll-providers-arent-doing-enough-to-warn-older-patients-about-opioids.
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Patients are three times likelier to contract the dangerous infection when a hospital is at midlevel occupancy, a new way of tracking the data finds. For more information about this story visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/very-empty-and-very-full-hospitals-have-lowest-c-diff-risk.
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The national health insurance program leaves many older Americans without adequate resources to properly maintain their sight, a new study finds. For more information about this story visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/industry-dx/study-medicare-coverage-limits-put-seniors-vision-needs-at-risk
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Hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver, can be either acute or chronic. Today, unlike in years past, it’s also largely preventable. For more information about this story visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/types-of-hepatitis-and-treatment
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Patients feel providers do not adequately address concerns about the cost of cancer treatment, which can heighten anxiety during an already stressful time. For more information about this story visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/industry-dx/breast-cancer-patients-report-heavy-financial-toll-of-treatment.
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The workhorse of the digestive system, the liver performs 500 functions that help keep the body healthy. Learn more about this essential organ. For more information about this story visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/what-does-the-liver-do
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Knowing how to address and treat a child’s headache can help a patient (and parent) feel better. A new Mott poll examines how families approach the issue. For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/what-to-do-when-your-child-has-a-headache.
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Find out what’s truth and what’s fiction when it comes to the causes of liver disease. For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/what-causes-liver-disease-five-myths-dispelled
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Rapid rise in liver deaths highlights new challenges in treatment and prevention despite gains in fighting hepatitis C, researchers say. For more information on this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/lab-report/alcohol-related-cirrhosis-deaths-skyrocket-young-adults
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A new Michigan Medicine clinical trial — now enrolling participants — hopes to determine how weight loss prior to pregnancy affects maternal and fetal health.
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Everyone has them, but not all moles are the same. How to examine yours properly — and when it’s time to see a doctor.
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Don’t let sharp blades or flying debris dampen your summer with a trip to the emergency room. Follow these safety guidelines instead.
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Many children may snore at some point in their lives, but in some cases, it is a habitual problem that requires treatment.
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In advance of summer swimming season, a Michigan Medicine educator says all parents should refresh their knowledge on water safety and caution.
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Even without symptoms of concussion, researchers studying high school football players found two elevated biomarkers that are associated with brain injury.
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Before enjoying thrill rides, carnival games and other fun activities, make sure your family has reviewed this safety checklist.
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A comparison of dog and wolf DNA reveals interesting genetics behind domestication. The new study is a step toward a deeper understanding of evolution for dogs and humans alike.
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Summer holidays and beautiful weather are upon us. Use these pointers to keep your family safe all season long.
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A new study probes the benefits and drawbacks of digital media use among child and teen campers.
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Research finds that more than half of Medicare beneficiaries have a high risk of obstructive sleep apnea, but few have been assessed for the sleep disorder.
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Learn what a Michigan Medicine doctor who specializes in heart care eats for breakfast, lunch and dinner — plus a few tips to apply to your own menu.
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A national study finds major variations in hearing aid use by race, income and education — but VA insurance coverage levels the playing field.
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You protect your skin from sunburn and your body from injury, so why not your eyes? Review common summer sight hazards and how to avoid them.
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Doctors use an 11-point checklist to help determine if a person’s opioid use signals a deeper problem. Here’s what they look for.
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Women with ACHD who are considering having a baby need to be especially vigilant with their health care. An expert explains what to know.
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Bug repellents can be an effective tool to keep bites at bay. Be sure to follow proper guidelines when using them.
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Close your eyes, relax and imagine your intestines free of pain and discomfort. With hypnotherapy treatment from a specialized psychologist, it can be a reality.
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Each summer, news of secondary or “dry” drowning hits social media. An emergency department physician explains the nuance of this rumored risk.
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A new multi-institutional project is studying cancer biology and care to identify why minority children have worse cancer outcomes compared to their white peers.
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A new study from researchers at Michigan Medicine explores links between chronic joint inflammation and cognitive impairment.
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Many parents choose to know if their unborn child might have birth defects. A Michigan Medicine genetic counselor explains the tests that can inform them.
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The proverbial biological clock doesn’t seem to tick as fast for some women. A Michigan Medicine obstetrician explains the medical pros and cons of the societal trend.
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You protect your skin from sunburn and your body from injury, so why not your eyes? Review common summer sight hazards and how to avoid them.
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Summer holidays and beautiful weather are upon us. Use these pointers to keep your family safe all season long.
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Summer holidays and beautiful weather are upon us. Use these pointers to keep your family safe all season long.
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The nation’s top cancer organizations have issued a statement urging increased HPV vaccination and screening to reduce cervical cancer. Here’s what you need to know.
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Infants in the NICU were more likely to stay asleep during recordings of their mothers reading, finds new research.
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More than 4,000 patients have spoken: They prefer physicians in business attire and a white coat, or at least scrubs and a white coat. And the findings aren’t just about fashion.
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Families occasionally struggle to decide whether to have their child’s adenoids removed. A Michigan Medicine pediatric otolaryngologist explains the procedure.
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Darker skin isn’t a reliable shield from potentially deadly skin cancer. Learn why everyone should protect themselves and get regular skin cancer screenings.
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A potential concussion brings questions and sometimes confusion. A Michigan Medicine sports neurologist debunks several myths about the injury.
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Sunscreen is a key preventive tool — but only when used properly. A Michigan Medicine dermatologist offers tips for optimal coverage.
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Teens often plan their suicide for less than five minutes, an impulse that can be fatal with a gun. An injury prevention researcher explains how to help keep kids safe.
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Synthetic material used to help treat a common condition has been linked to problems and lawsuits. A Michigan Medicine board-certified urogynecologist explains the issues.
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Learn about the various types of contraception, the effectiveness of each one and which options could pose a risk for some patients seeking to prevent pregnancy.
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Direct-to-consumer genetic testing isn’t harmful, but it has limitations. A Michigan Medicine genetic counselor explains both sides.
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With the return of warm weather comes the risk of tick bites. Check out these tips for thwarting the bloodsuckers — and what to do if you’ve been bitten.
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Most older Americans are satisfied with their sex lives, but frequency varies by age, health and other factors. And not many consult their doctors about sex-related problems.
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Missing a dose of your daily meds might not seem like a big deal, but it can have real consequences. A Michigan Medicine nurse shares strategies to stay on track.
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About 48 million people fall victim to the unpleasant illness each year. Follow these 6 steps to keep unwanted germs out of your food.
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A new study links familial relationships to the likelihood older adults will get needed cataract surgery — a procedure with broad implications for health.
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A new study probes the benefits and drawbacks of digital media use among child and teen campers.
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After two other depression treatment options fail to give relief, a new analysis suggests patients and providers may want to look to electroconvulsive therapy.
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U-M researchers aim to develop a new immunotherapy that could alter the immune reactions to food. The result: extended relief from peanut allergies.
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A new review of private insurance data finds that alcohol is a major contributor to cirrhosis cases — and that women drinkers are disproportionately affected.
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Research finds that more than half of Medicare beneficiaries have a high risk of obstructive sleep apnea, but few have been assessed for the sleep disorder.
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Promoting curiosity may be a valuable approach to boosting academic performance, particularly for low-income children, a new analysis finds.
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Immunotherapy cancer drugs can cause a potentially vision-robbing side effect. In a new report, Michigan Medicine experts discuss the risks and what oncologists should know.
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Parents (and doctors, too) might differ on when dental care should begin. A Michigan Medicine pediatrician explains why screening early is best.
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Firearms-related injuries are the second-leading cause of death among children — and they’re largely preventable. A researcher offers tips to prevent tragedy at home.
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There’s a medical explanation for the discomfort some people feel with their hair up. A headache specialist shares who’s at risk and how to cope.
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Parents may be unsure whether to “redshirt” 5-year-olds from kindergarten. But holding them back has little benefit, a child clinical psychologist says.
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Overindulgence can be a pain in your stomach. Skip the bellyache after your next big feed with these quick fixes.
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Learn what a Michigan Medicine doctor who specializes in heart care eats for breakfast, lunch and dinner — plus a few tips to apply to your own menu.
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