Health Lab Articles
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Stem Cells Provide Greater Insight into Rotator Cuff Disease
New research explores stem cells in the rotator cuff in hopes of understanding why fatty accumulation happens at the tear site, instead of proper muscle healing.
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Heartbeat Songs Offer Young Transplant Patients Special Gift
Music therapists create unique music based on the beat of a child’s first and second heart after a heart transplant.
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Despite Improved Survival, LVAD Patients Face High Infection Rates
A team of researchers are looking at all angles to figure out how to reduce the rates of health-care-associated infections for patients who get ventricular assist devices.
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Health Advice for Women with Defibrillators
Although both genders are at equal risk of arrhythmia, women face unique challenges from a corrective ICD device. Here’s what to know.
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What Drives Patients to Use Medical Marijuana: Mostly Chronic Pain
New study seeks to understand whether people are using cannabis for evidence-based reasons
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A Young Woman Shares Her Battle with Heart Valve Disease
Candice Tarter’s struggles with valve disease led her to Michigan Medicine and, finally, a successful outcome.
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A Cross-Country Journey to Treat Adrenal Cancer
One mom’s journey from Arizona to Michigan to be the first adrenal cancer patient to undergo an innovative procedure called HIPEC.
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Understanding White Blood Cells’ Defense Mechanisms Could Lead to Better Treatments
A laboratory-created microscopic network of fibers helped researchers understand how white blood cells capture and even kill bacteria, offering insight into the effectiveness of antibiotics in the future.
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New Patient Privacy Rules Could Disrupt Critical Research
In a new paper, researchers and ethicists urge policymakers to view immortal cells differently from other biospecimens as new rules go into effect.
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What’s Causing the Latest Measles Outbreak?
A recent measles outbreak in Washington state proves that measles isn’t gone for good. Learn about measles symptoms and how to prevent future measles outbreaks.
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Bringing Faith and Science Together to Fight HIV in Africa
An enterprising science-based education program enlists clergy to help spread the word about HIV prevention and treatment.
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Many Women Get Unnecessary Mammograms Before Breast Reduction Surgery
Nearly one-third of younger women without a known cancer risk receive the screening before breast reduction surgery, a test that can do more harm than good.
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4 ways to stay safe during the big winter storm
As frigid temperatures and snow hit, one emergency medicine physician offers easy tips to protect you and your loved ones.
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New Tools to Help Women with Physical Disabilities Make Decisions about Pregnancy
Two recently awarded grants hope to help women with physical disabilities determine whether or not to become pregnant and reduce the associated stigma.
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What to Expect at Airport Security with a Defibrillator
Advance planning and clear communication can make the exchange go more smoothly for travelers with the implanted medical device.
