Health Lab Articles
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Types of Viral Hepatitis: Know the Risks, Symptoms and Treatment
Learn about the different types of viral hepatitis (A, B, C, D, E) including symptoms, risk factors, how to get tested, and treatment options from Michigan Medicine.
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Skin’s Immune ‘Alarm’ May Explain Light-Induced Rashes in Lupus Patients
U-M researchers are studying an overabundant signaling protein tied to UV light sensitivity in patients with lupus.
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Very Empty (and Very Full) Hospitals Have Lowest C. Diff Risk
Patients are three times likelier to contract the dangerous infection when a hospital is at midlevel occupancy, a new way of tracking the data finds.
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Breast Cancer Patients Report Heavy Financial Toll of Treatment
Read findings from Michigan Medicine study into breast cancer treatment costs, which reveals patients report significant financial burdens from cancer treatment.
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Lung Volume Reduction Surgery a Viable Alternative to Transplant
After her lung volume reduction surgery, emphysema patient Tami Kelley is breathing easier. Her doctors explain what the procedure entails and who is eligible.
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HIPEC Treatment Targets Tough Cancers by ‘Bathing’ Tumors in Chemo
Applying heated chemotherapy directly to cancer cells can help some patients with an aggressive form of the disease.
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Alcohol-Related Cirrhosis Deaths Skyrocket in Young Adults
Rapid rise in liver deaths highlights new challenges in treatment and prevention despite gains in fighting hepatitis C, researchers say.
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Palliative Care Benefits Mothers of Babies with High-Risk Heart Disease
Therapeutic intervention may reduce maternal stress and improve coping and family relationships after parents learn their baby has a congenital heart disease.
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Will Weight Loss Before Conception Make Mom and Baby Healthier?
How important is your preconception weight? Learn about a clinical study investigating the affect of pre-pregnancy weight loss on maternal and fetal health.
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Why Consistent Testing Methods Are Crucial for Liquid Biopsies
A new study helps set standards for RNA sequencing, improving standard practice and laying the foundation to move the field forward.
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High-Stakes Cellular Process Critical to Small Intestine Development
An intricate cellular dance during embryonic development is critical for normal bowel growth, a new Michigan Medicine study in mice finds.
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What to Do When Your Child Has a Headache
Although dangerous headaches are rare, parents often worry. Find out how to treat your child's headache and when to seek medical attention from the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital.
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Signs and Symptoms of Addiction in Medical Professionals
Health care professionals face just as much risk of substance abuse as the general population, and they have a higher likelihood of opioid misuse.
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How Living Kidney Donation Works
Learn what to expect when becoming a living kidney donor, including how transplant operation is done and the risks associated with donating an organ.
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Why Bariatric Surgery Wait Times Have Nearly Doubled in 10 Years
Often driven by insurers, delays in approving weight-loss surgery can deter some patients from the pursuit. And waiting longer doesn’t improve safety, a new study says.
