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5 Tips to Combat ICD Anxiety

A U-M social worker shares tips to help patients adjust to living with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator.
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Targeting Inflammation to Better Understand Dangerous Blood Clots

Forty percent of people who develop venous thromboembolism don’t know what caused it. New research in mice further explores inflammation’s role.
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Lower Risk of Type 1 Diabetes in Children Vaccinated Against ‘Stomach Flu’ Virus

A U-M study found that type 1 diabetes rates were one-third lower in children who received all doses of the rotavirus vaccine.
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Tackling Torn Tendons

You don’t have to be an elite athlete to be at risk for torn tendons, and rates of injury seem to be on the rise.
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“I’ll Help Figure It Out”: 8 Tips for Fathers of Special Needs Children

A Detroit father offers advice for coping with uncertainty, balancing marriage and family, and making the most of small moments.
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For 20 Years, Lung Transplant Recipient Said Thanks With Roses

From establishing a transplant support group to planting rose bushes, Bev Cherwinski has embraced her second chance at life.
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‘Daddy Shaming’ Happens, Too

As families celebrate Father’s Day this month, half of dads say they face criticism and second-guessing about their parenting choices. 
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Approach Could Help in Treating Glioblastoma, Other Rare Cancers

Michigan-led research presents a new way of uncovering predictive biomarkers when data from large randomized trials aren’t available.
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Major League Baseball Grant Funds Study of Pitch Counts, Throwing Injuries

A grant from Major League Baseball allows Michigan Medicine orthopaedic sports medicine researchers to examine throw counts in youth baseball players to prevent adolescent throwing arm injuries.
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To Protect Kids and Teens from Firearm Harm, Answer These Research Questions First

As interest grows in addressing pediatric firearm injuries — the second-leading cause of death for young people, researchers list the most urgent priorities for study.
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Temper Tantrums

A temper tantrum is an emotional outburst from a young child who is distressed or frustrated. They are a normal part of growing up and tend to happen most between the ages of 1 and 3...
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The Balancing Act of Managing Post-Op Pain

A U-M expert offers advice for patients for handling post-surgical pain and reducing the need for opioids.
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Reducing Opioid Prescriptions After C-Sections

As the number of caesarean deliveries continues to rise, experts call for the widespread adoption of a proven method to improve postpartum healing and recovery.
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Donuts on Our Daughters

A U-M study examines whether images of food on kids’ clothes influence eating behavior.
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Should STEMI Patients Recover in the ICU?

Providers need clearer guidance on whether a patient who has suffered a STEMI heart attack should recover in the intensive care unit, a new U-M study finds.