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Helping Patients with COVID-19 Avoid Blood Clots
COVID-related blood clots are a serious risk. Vascular experts continue to refine the best approaches to avoid dangerous thrombosis associated with coronavirus disease.
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A Trusting Relationship with Her Provider – and Zumba – Help One Woman Get Past Metastatic Colon Cancer
From early stage colon cancer to advanced metastatic disease, Jennifer Watson’s cancer journey illustrates the importance of advocating for your health and partnering with a care team you trust.
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When Music Mattered Most
Faculty, staff came together to grant one final wish for man with cystic fibrosis.
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Heart Failure, Pregnancy and a Specialized Approach
A patient with advanced heart failure gives birth to a healthy baby thanks to Michigan Medicine’s Cardio-Obstetrics Program.
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Older Adults and Antibiotics: Study Shows Healthy Attitudes but Unhealthy Practices
Many take leftover doses from previous prescriptions, and expect new prescriptions for non-bacterial illness.
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New Study Suggests Excess Glycogen May Cause Metabolic Syndrome
A team explores the possible association between human genetic variants and liver attenuation that may also indicate a new pathway for lowering triglycerides and cholesterol.
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Irregular Sleep Connected to Bad Moods and Depression, Study Shows
Irregular sleep schedules can affect mood and risk of developing symptoms of depression according to a study of first-year medical residents that used Fitbits and smartphones.
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As Insurers End Grace Period for COVID-19 Hospital Costs, Study Estimates Potential Bills
Hospital care for COVID-19 has been free to most patients but insurance companies may be ending that; a study of flu-related hospital bills suggests a coronavirus hospital stay could now cost $1,000 on average.
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Drug Combination Prevents Clots Without Increasing Bleeding in Mouse Models
Researchers continue to hone in on how best to prevent blood clots, which cause strokes and heart attacks, without unintended side effects.
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Blood Clots: 10 Things to Know
What is a blood clot? What causes them? Are you at more risk for blood clots if you’ve had COVID-19? An expert shares 10 things you need to know about blood clots.
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Cholesterol: The Good, the Bad and What to Do About It
A cardiology specialist weighs on what you need to know.
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How COVID-19 has Disrupted Children’s Dental Care
Dentist appointments for kids have been harder to come by during the pandemic, with children Medicaid coverage facing greater barriers to care than those with private insurance.
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COVID-19 Becomes Focus of Medical Student’s CNN Internship
For Gina Yu, her initial exposure to the pandemic wasn’t from the bedside, but from within the media news storm.
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More People with MS Turning to Cannabis for Help with Pain, Sleep
A new survey shows high usage rates of cannabinoids like CBD for multiple sclerosis, but most patients are figuring out these new products on their own.
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The Alternative to a Doctor’s Office Visit Gains in Popularity During Pandemic
Experts bring virtual care to a diverse range of patients in need.
