Health Lab Articles

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Adults Unmasked: What That Means for Unvaccinated Kids

Until kids 12 and under can get vaccinated against COVID-19, what are the rules for them wearing masks and social distancing?
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Treatment Barrier Falls, but More Remain, for People with Opioid Issues

Medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder including addiction has required special prescriber training and certification. Biden administration policy changes that.
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Young Heart Transplant Patient’s Optimism a Lesson for All

Vincent Pisoni has learned that life isn’t always easy, but a positive outlook has kept significant challenges from standing in his way.
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Nearly 3% of Americans Take Immune-Weakening Drugs that May Limit COVID Vaccine Response

Many are taking steroids that could increase risk of COVID-related hospitalization, researchers say.
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Better Balance, Speech and Hearing: What You Need to Know

Audiologists can help with more than your hearing; they can also help with better speech and balance for children and adults.
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The New Age to Get Your Colorectal Cancer Screening

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has lowered the recommended age of colorectal cancer screenings to 45 due to a rise in colorectal cancer cases among the younger population.
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Why It’s Better To Have Your Mitral Valve Repaired than Replaced

Having your mitral valve repaired before symptoms become severe can increase your longevity. Here’s one patient’s story.
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Clinical Support Line Advances Care for COVID-19 Patients Across Michigan

A hotline launched during the pandemic offers hospitals far and wide access to clinical support when caring for the sickest of patients.
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More Kids Seeing Doctors Virtually but Some Parents Remain Hesitant

1 in 5 parents in new national poll say their child had a virtual health visit over the past year, a noticeable jump for pediatric telemedicine.
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Routine Testing Before Surgery Remains Common Despite Low Value

A wealth of evidence suggests these tests are often unnecessary, costly, and can lead to adverse effects.
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Researchers Discover First Immune Stimulating Long Noncoding RNA Involved in Body's Response to Cancer

The findings in human cells and animal models suggest potential approaches to improve immunotherapy treatment against cancer.
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Confused About the Latest Mask Rules? Read This

Vaccinated and unvaccinated people now have different mask rules to live by and they vary by setting, plus immunocompromised people and others may want to voluntarily wear a mask.
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Researchers Develop First-in-Class Inhibitors Against Key Leukemia Protein

Approach opens a new avenue to study the biology of acute leukemia and for the development new drugs.
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Stop Procrastinating on These Key Health Checks

If you put them off because of the pandemic, now’s the time to get them scheduled.
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"Monster” Aneurysm Calls for Unprecedented Emergency Procedure

A highly complex emergency endovascular procedure was one man’s only hope of survival when others deemed his condition inoperable.