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Routine blood test leads to life saving osteosarcoma diagnosis
Mike Nagle’s osteosarcoma journey, before he even had symptoms, was nothing short of a miracle, he explains in this article.
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New strides in Ewing sarcoma research
Patrick Grohar answers questions about symptoms, treatments and research initiatives that are being undertaken with respect to Ewing Sarcoma.
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Triathlete’s prosthetic hand gets him back to living his best life
A bus accident left a triathlete unable to move his hand, leaving him with an extraordinary amount of pain that impacted his mental health. With help from Michigan Medicine, he received a prosthetic that’s changed his life for the better.
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Inappropriate prescriptions for antibiotics, glucocorticoids and opioids common at urgent cares
Urgent care visits commonly result in inappropriate prescriptions of antibiotics, glucocorticoids or opioids, according to a new study.
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Misfolded proteins accumulate in the mitochondria of patients with type 2 diabetes
Aging-related diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular disorders and type 2 diabetes, are associated with defects in protein synthesis and folding. In a new study, researchers at the University of Michigan found that mitochondria also accumulate misfolded proteins, which kills insulin-producing β-cells of patients with type 2 diabetes.
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Potty pressure: 1 in 5 parents report struggles with toilet training
Potty training is a major step for young children — and their parents. Now a new report shines a light on just how bumpy the toilet training journey can be.
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Stopping a $40,000 infection with a $40 device
Michigan Medicine’s Department of Emergency Medicine is tackling one of the deadliest and most overlooked hospital-acquired infections with a $40 device.
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Older adults and AI: Poll suggests a wary welcome
Artificial intelligence (AI) use by older adults may help them age in place and find health information but many are concerned about risks and want transparency.
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Study suggests some maternal HIV infections may be missed during pregnancy
More than half of newborns diagnosed with HIV by age one in study did not receive preventative medicine after birth, suggesting undetected maternal infections.
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Psychological care can be lifesaving for transplant patients
Melissa Cousino, Ph.D., a pediatric transplant leader at Mott specializes in caring for the mental health of pediatric transplant patients before and after their transplant, answers questions about the importance of psychological care for pediatric heart and lung transplant patients.
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How to help someone, or yourself, in a mental health crisis
Mental health crisis care options have grown, from the 988 suicide lifeline to behavioral health urgent care, partial hospitalization and more, as this explainer of care levels describes.
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Top 10 things to know about your health costs right now
Medicaid, Medicare, medical debt rules and Obamacare Marketplace insurance plans are being affected by actions by the Supreme Court, Congress and President Trump's administration.
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Commentary: Employers are failing to insure the working class – Medicaid cuts will leave them even more vulnerable
A physician talks about what Medicaid cuts will impact Americans across the country.
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When should your teen get a cell phone? 5 things to consider
A pediatrician discusses things for parents to consider when getting their teenagers cell phones.
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Removal of ventilator breathing tube is delayed for some patients, posing health risks
A study by Michigan Medicine determined how many patients who pass spontaneous breathing trials were extubated within six hours and what factors were associated with staying connected to a ventilator.