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Medicaid work rules are coming; a top researcher recommends actions to take now
A University of Michigan Medicaid research leader spells out what doctors, clinics, health systems, researchers and community organizers should do – and what they need.
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Americans are unprepared for the expensive and complex process of aging
A Michigan Medicine geriatrician explains how Americans can prepare to age well.
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5 things to know about using marijuana while pregnant or breastfeeding
Michigan Medicine obstetric and pediatrics specialists share key information about marijuana use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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Gut microbiome may influence how patients with pancreatic cancer respond to treatment
Microbes create unique communities called microbiomes in the gut, oral cavity, skin and urogenital regions. Donnele Daley discusses common misconceptions about “healthy” microbes, the role of microbiomes in pancreatic cancer and future research directions.
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Most older drivers don't think about the road ahead, poll suggests
Most people over 65 drive at least weekly and are confident they can drive safely, but most aren’t aware they can plan ahead for a time when it’s no longer safe for them to drive.
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Doctors treat lung cancer patient after cancer metastasized to her brain
Linda Rossi was initially diagnosed with lung cancer and moved to Michigan for treatment from U-M. She received surgery, but four years later the tumor spread to her brain, and she was treated with surgery and radiation.
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Using genetic testing, doctors help patient find answers for her diabetes
For 30 years Autumn Caris thought she had type 1 diabetes. After learning about MODY, a rare and often misdiagnosed type of diabetes, she finally got answers at U-M.
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How to discuss health care and end-of-life wishes during the holidays
The holidays are a great time to discuss end-of-life decisions. Learn the importance of having a health care power of attorney & discussing it with your family.
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What to know about mastitis, according to a lactation specialist
A Michigan Medicine specialist answers questions on mastitis symptoms, treatments and prevention tips.
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Chronic blood clots in woman’s lungs treated without surgery
A woman who had difficulty breathing daily received a series of minimally invasive procedures to remove clots in the vessels that supply blood to her lungs, allowing her to breathe free again.
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The faces of epilepsy: finding strength in hope
There are over 60 types of epilepsy, 30 kinds of seizures and four categories of complexity. Five families share their unique journeys with the condition.
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New metric better predicts which drug-induced liver injury patients require transplant
Study finds the DILI-Inpt prognostic score outperformed existing systems in identifying which hospitalized patients with severe idiosyncratic drug-induced liver injury were unlikely to recover on their own.
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Study reveals the dual role for a protein critical for healing nerve damage
A recent University of Michigan study in mice finds a specific protein inside of the nerves, called Sarm1, appears to be essential for nerve regeneration.
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Podiatry clinic helps patient with recurring foot ulcer
Marcia Sherman, a patient with diabetes, dealt with a recurring foot ulcer for more than two years before having surgery that cured her wound.
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Parents say mental health and belonging are as vital to school safety as building security
When parents think about school safety, most are just as concerned about students’ mental health and sense of belonging as they are about locks, cameras and drills, suggests a national poll.
