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1/3 of Parents in 3 States May Not Send Children to School Because of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has a third of parents surveyed in Illinois, Michigan and Ohio saying they may not send their children back to school in the fall.
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This MicroRNA Might Help Detect, Treat Ovarian Cancer
New ovarian cancer research shows microRNA biomarker miR-181a could hold the key to earlier detection and treatment of the disease.
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A Wife and Mother Turned Diabetes Research Crusader
When Elizabeth Weiser Caswell had two of three sons diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, she became relentless in her pursuit of more diabetes research, education and a cure. Now, her family is giving a $30 million gift to U-M in her honor.
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With COVID-19, Applying for Residency Could Look Different for Aspiring Doctors
COVID-19 has changed the world, including how medical students apply for residency programs. U-M experts offer 8 recommendations for improving the residency application process.
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To Support Lactating Emergency Physicians, Consider These Strategies
A new paper highlights strategies that emergency departments can implement to support lactating emergency physicians.
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Hospitals Can’t Get Back to Normal Without More Blood. Here Are 7 Ways You Can Help
Blood supplies are critically low and blood donations are needed to help patients. Donating blood or hosting a blood drive can help.
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This Spring They Were Heroes, But Summer May be Cruel for Health Professionals
As COVID-19 cases rise in many states, experts in the mental health of healthcare providers worry about those providing care.
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How a Low Calorie Diet Can Help Arthritis Symptoms
Managing arthritis symptoms may start in the kitchen, experts say. A rheumatologist provides tips and an easy recipe to help those with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis diagnoses.
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When is the Optimal Time for Knee Surgery and Rehabilitation After Knee Dislocation?
A new clinical trial aims to discover the optimal time for surgery after a knee dislocation, and when to begin rehabilitation post-surgery.
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Celebrating 2020’s Little Victors Graduates
The C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital recognizes all it's patients who have graduated from high school during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Rare Heart Procedure Keeps Aortic Valve Healthy for Over 20 Years
The Ross procedure, an aortic valve replacement surgery that uses the patient’s own tissue, gave one local nurse her quality of life back for the long run.
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Triple Baby Joy for New Dads During the Pandemic
And then there were five: Firefighter husband and wife duo and a Brighton-area couple celebrate their first Father’s Days with triplets during COVID-19.
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Does Bariatric Surgery Help or Harm Patients with ESKD?
Research shows bariatric surgery is not only safe for patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), but may aid in their ability to qualify for a kidney transplant.
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Could the Cure for IBD Be Inside Your Mouth?
Can poor oral health cause IBD? New research shows oral hygiene may be directly linked not only to the worsening of the inflammatory illness, but may even be the cause of systemic disease.
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When a Pandemic Hits, But So Does a Heart Infection
Other health emergencies didn’t stop for COVID-19. One man who needed heart surgery right before the COVID-19 crisis shares his story.