Health Lab Articles
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Many Americans Are Worried About Taking PPIs and Have Tried Stopping Them Without Doctor Approval
A new national study examines patients’ perceptions of proton pump inhibitors, and how they are changing their use of these medications as a result.
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How Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis Differ
These two diseases have similar early symptoms. A U-M rheumatologist sheds light on the two most common types of arthritis.
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Discovery in Mice Could Remove Roadblock to More Insulin Production
New research shows that a combination of two immune-system factors could open up new avenues for treating diabetes and obesity.
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Rules Every Child Should Know Before Riding a Bike, Scooter or Skateboard
Nearly 600 children end up in the emergency department for bike-related injuries every day. Here’s how parents can improve children’s street smarts to keep them safe.
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SAEM 2019: Gun Safety, Over Testing and More
Michigan Medicine experts highlighted new research during the keynote address and plenary session at the annual Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Annual Meeting.
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Despite Worry, Older Americans Don’t Ask Doctors About Dementia
Many people in their 50s and early 60s buy supplements or do puzzles in hopes of staving off memory loss and dementia. But without mentioning their concern to health providers, they may miss out on proven strategies that protect brain health.
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Recovering from Open-Heart Surgery: 6 Things to Expect
A Michigan Medicine expert shares knowledge and tips for patients to take greater control of the healing process.
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New Doctors’ DNA Ages 6 Times Faster Than Normal in First Year
A new study finds that the long work hours of an intern’s first year of medical residency are associated with accelerated cellular aging. It’s the first longitudinal study of people exposed to such prolonged stress.
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Why High Blood Pressure and Cold Meds Don’t Mix
Decongestants can pose a dangerous risk to people with hypertension. Try these other steps to safely treat a cold or flu.
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Experts: Research Gap Stalls Improvements in Endometriosis Care
Researchers call for advancements in treatment for a chronic disease that affects millions of women and causes chronic pain, inflammation and infertility.
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Opioid “Doctor Shoppers” May Not Have to Look Far for Drugs
Insurance records reveal patterns of opioid prescribing to patients whose family members “shop” for opioids from multiple sources
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Public Health Expert Offers Wisdom to U-M’s Newest Doctors
U-M alumnus and 2018 Michigan gubernatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed, M.D.,Ph.D., shares advice for the future with new medical school graduates
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Six Babies In Four Years: Mother Celebrates Life With Three Sets Of Twins
Motherhood has been a tumultuous journey for Kristie Stolly who suffered from septic shock after giving birth the first time to extremely premature babies.
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Study Seeks to Better Understand Causes of Autism
U-M is looking for families with a child or children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder to take part in a national study aimed at speeding up research and insight into the disorder.
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Stark Racial, Financial Divides Found in Opioid Addiction Treatment
Thirty-five times more white patients than patients of color receive buprenorphine, and three-quarters of prescriptions go to those who pay cash or have private insurance
