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Logan’s Michigan Answer: A living donor liver transplant at just 15 months old
Like many newborns, Logan and Connor experienced mild jaundice after birth. As the weeks passed, Amy and Nick noticed Connor’s jaundice appeared to resolve, but Logan’s skin and eyes still appeared yellow. At nine weeks when Logan’s jaundice still hadn’t gone away, Amy and Nick grew concerned.
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6 tips for quality sleep after going back to the workplace
As many resume in-person work after working from home for over a year, experts give six easy tips to help you adjust and prioritize your sleep schedule.
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Patients’ referral to primary care after COVID-19 hospitalization varied widely during the pandemic
COVID-19 is currently a leading cause of sepsis in the United States, spurring experts to publish new guidance regarding primary care follow up for sepsis after hospitalization.
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Pediatric injury prevention online course looks to address substantial gap in training
Injury prevention for kids and teens has only become more important during the COVID-19 pandemic. A free online course from experts has made this crucial information more accessible.
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Study identifies sulfatase, a potential drug target for inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer
Enzyme is behind the breakdown of the protective mucus barrier in the gut
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Many at-risk older adults aren’t checking blood pressure at home, or being encouraged to do so
Home blood pressure monitoring is important for people with hypertension or a history of stroke, heart failure, diabetes and heart attack, but a new poll shows many people don’t do it.
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Of two common weight loss surgeries, one is safer but may be less effective
Long-term, sleeve gastrectomy carries less risk of death and complications than gastric bypass, but patients were more likely to need follow-up surgery.
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Feeling anxious? Try this breathing technique
Diaphragmatic breathing exercises are an effective tool for mental health and cultivating a healthy brain-gut connection. Dr. Megan Riehl explains and demonstrates the proper technique.
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Common diabetes drug promising against rare childhood brain tumor in laboratory studies
What if a common diabetes medication could help fight a rare type of childhood brain cancer? Recent lab studies reveal metformin shows promising results in suppressing specific tumor types.
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Stem cells and their role in lung transplant rejection
New study reveals the location and behavior of specific cells behind lung fibrosis.
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11 things to know about COVID vaccines and kids’ hearts
Reports of heart inflammation in children and teens after receiving mRNA COVID vaccines have fueled further questions about vaccine safety. A pediatric cardiologist answers common questions about the risks of COVID vaccines versus COVID-19 infection.
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Medicaid expansion closed health gaps for low-income adults across racial and ethnic groups, study shows
Medicaid expansion improved health and access to care for low-income Black, white, Latino and Arab-American residents of Michigan.
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Survey finds a need for pet care during hospitalizations
It’s hard to heal in your hospital bed if you’re concerned about your pets at home.
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When blood pressure needs more control, what’s better: An additional drug or more of the same?
For adults over 65 who need more blood pressure control, increasing the dose of an existing medication may be a better choice for many than adding a new drug.
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When a free cancer check finds something, could cost keep patients from following up?
Lung cancer screening and Pap smear tests for cervical cancer are free but the tests needed for someone with an abnormal result can cost patients money.
