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COVID-19 coverage
The latest stories from the Michigan Health and the Michigan Health Lab on the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Picking health insurance for 2022? Check this guide to avoid a common mistake
Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts can help people have money on hand for medical expenses, and get a tax break too.
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Telehealth continues to substitute for in-person care among older adults, but rural use lags
People over 65 have swapped telehealth visits for in-person care for a large percentage of their routine doctor visits, but those living in rural parts of the country are less likely to try a virtual visit through telemedicine
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New genes identified for fibromuscular dysplasia
Genetic meta-analysis helps researchers detect genes related to this cardiovascular disease that affects mostly women and defines relationships to other more common cardiovascular conditions.
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Resident stories: Challenges and lessons learned caring for diverse, vulnerable populations in the ER
Centering health equity and culturally competent care are essential steps to fixing health disparities and dismantling systemic racism within the health care system. A new paper featuring emergency department resident stories shines a light on where gap.
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4 strategies for controlling your asthma in the fall
The season brings with it a host of allergens that can make life miserable. Here’s how to manage, according to allergists.
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Diabetes targets would cost more but the impact would be worth it
Here's how, according to several experts.
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New clues toward treating pediatric brain tumors harboring epigenetic mutation
Inhibition of STAT3 signaling may improve survival in those with H3.3G34R/V mutant gliomas, animal studies suggest.
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Black COVID patients: Less medical follow-up, longer return-to-work delays, more hospital readmissions
The study found this patient population had the least amount of follow-up from their providers and the longest delays in returning to their job.
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Dr. Rothberg’s Michigan Answer: Reversing Type 2 diabetes
What do you do when you know a disease is reversible, even curable, and yet each year millions of people still suffer from it? For Amy Rothberg, M.D., you find a whole new way to help people not only lose weight, but in some cases even reverse a diabetes diagnosis.
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Gender-affirming mastectomies improve mental health, sexual functioning and more
A study found anxiety and depression decreased in patients who underwent gender-affirming mastectomies.
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Pandemic took a toll on older people serving as caregivers for loved ones
Caregivers who provide support for family or friends with chronic illness and disability were stressed, isolated and depressed during the pandemic’s early months.
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How to make your biomedical sciences application stand out
If you’re applying to Ph.D. programs in the biomedical sciences, here are some helpful tips from experts.
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After 40+ years, a game-changing operation for aortic valve stenosis
The novel procedure allows patients to have their valve replaced with a larger prosthetic, which significantly improves blood flow.
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Insider insights on getting into, and thriving, during medical school
University of Michigan medical students answer pre-meds’ questions ranging from how to prepare for interviews to how to stay well while juggling medical school.