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Approach Brings Pain Relief Without Opioids
Learning to manage chronic pain without prescription painkillers is a priority for many in the wake of the opioid crisis. A new approach to pain relief is helping hundreds manage their pain without pills.
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World’s Tiniest Pacemaker Coordinates Heartbeats from Top To Bottom
A new, leadless pacemaker the size of a nickel is paving the way for the future of cardiac implantable devices.
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New Therapy Stops Seizures in Mouse Model of Rare Childhood Epilepsy
Researchers have made a genetic breakthrough in mice that could lead to new, revolutionary treatment options for SCN8A-related encephalopathy seizure disorder in babies.
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How Surgeons Are Working to Improve Outcomes for Patients with Pancreatic Cancer
Improving outcomes for pancreatic cancer patients has been a long, slow road, but Michigan Medicine doctors are staying the course and are developing new methods of treatment for the disease.
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Costs Deter Patients from Taking Prescribed Medications
A new study on drug pricing found higher costs resulted in neurology patients being less likely to take their prescribed medications.
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Emergency Department Patients May Care Less About a Doctor’s Race and Gender Than Previously Thought
Black or white, man or woman, providers got similar satisfaction and confidence scores from simulated patients in new research with implications for quality reporting.
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How to Recognize Your Child Might Have OCD
OCD signs parents should be aware of and information on a new study, which seeks to determine how effective CBT is in treating symptoms.
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Performing Incision-Less Hernia Repairs for Kids
New incision-less hernia repair avoids adverse effects, like scarring, in kids.
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How to Check Your Blood Pressure at Home
Taking your blood pressure at home can be an essential part of your health care maintenance. Learn how to monitor your blood pressure accurately at home with these seven easy steps.
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Parents From Lower-Income Families Less Likely to Say Child’s Water Supply is Safe at Both Home and School
Access to safe drinking water for children is a critical public health concern. A new study shows that only 62% of parents from lower-income families trust the safety of their drinking water versus 80% of parents from high-income households.
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Can’t Resist Tempting Food? Scientists Explore Why
Animal-based neuroscience research on the parts of the brain involved in responding to food cues may inform understanding of human overeating and addiction
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In Sickness and in Health
After a mother’s sudden diagnosis of stage 4 lung cancer, one family, along with staff at Michigan Medicine, came together to focus on love.
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Spring and Summer Safety
The months of May, June, July, and August are the most dangerous months for kids, with injuries and deaths peaking in July. You can help prevent your kids from getting injured...
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Summer Camp
Most kids look forward to summer vacation as a time free of schedules and filled with days spent outdoors with friends. When thinking about summer camp, consider what your child can gain from a day camp, specialty camp or overnight camp...
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The Global Incidence of Cervical Cancer is a ‘Tragedy’
Cervical cancer is considered preventable in its early stages, but without breaking down barriers to prevention, women in certain countries remain at high risk.
