Health Lab Articles
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‘It Did Live Up to the Hype’: Reflections on ISCHEMIA
ISCHEMIA clinical trial results could change strategy for patients with stable coronary artery disease.
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Reducing Cardiac Arrests Among Pediatric Heart Patients
Pediatric cardiologists discuss ways to reduce cardiac arrests in the ICU for children with heart conditions.
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2/3 of Parents Cite Barriers in Recognizing Youth Depression
National Poll finds parents struggle identifying signs of preteen and teenage depression.
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Interested in a Non-Traditional MD/PhD Degree? 3 Questions to Ask Yourself
Learn from University of Michigan Medical Scientist Training Program students who’ve customized MD/PhD dual degrees that go beyond traditional biomedical fields.
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Health Insurance for 2020: What You Need to Do Now During Open Enrollment
Open enrollment tips for buying health insurance through the Obamacare marketplace on healthcare.gov.
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Rare Diagnosis Leads Dad of 3 to Lung Transplant
Lung transplant patient and father of three, Paul DeWyse, went from 15% lung capacity to thriving after transplant surgery.
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Feeling the Burn? Advice on Handling Heartburn During the Holidays
Heartburn can appear as an unwanted holiday guest. Here, Dr. William Chey shares tips for managing heartburn during any season.
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New Health Insurance Benefit at UM Led to Increased Rates of IVF
IVF can be cost prohibitive. By expanding coverage, U-M has increased access to IVF for employees in all income brackets.
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Telemedicine Delivers Real-Time Stroke Expertise
Through telemedicine offered at Michigan Medicine, nurse gets immediate, expert care while experiencing a critical stroke.
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Medical Simulation-Based Training: The Future of Health Care
U-M’s Clinical Simulation Center continues to revolutionize medical education with simulation-based training 15 years on.
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Lasting Tumor Regression of Leukemia and Lymphoma in Mouse Models Achieved by U-M Compound
New approach to targeting STAT3 achieves near complete elimination of leukemia and lymphoma tumors in mouse models.
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To Smile Again: How Brain Surgery Changed My Life
Diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma in 2010, on air host Melissa Smith shares her journey through treatment and recovery.
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Approach to Personalizing Treatment of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Shows Promise in Cell Lines
Researchers devise new approach to find drug-activity biomarkers in fight against triple-negative breast cancer.
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Understanding Breast Implant Safety
New breast implant guidelines proposed by the FDA would require patient decision checklists to aid in patient education.
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Gut Microbiome Puts the Brakes on Iron Absorption
Research finds gut microbiome plays an essential role iron absorption, inspiring new treatment ideas for both anemia and iron overload.
