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7 Tips to Stay Safe at Amusement Parks This Summer

Avoid theme park and fair injuries with these 7 tips for amusement park safety, including when to report ride operators and how to dress appropriately for rides.
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Training to Say the Words No Patient Wants to Hear

See how a one act play called "Breaking Bad News" helps first year medical students at the University of Michigan prepare for delivering bad news to patients.
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Researchers Pinpoint New Subtype of Prostate Cancer

Tumors with alterations in the CDK12 gene were more responsive to immunotherapy, suggesting a precision medicine approach.
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One Patient’s Mission to Shatter Psych Ward Stigmas

A range of treatments, including inpatient stays, helped a young woman regain control of her life. By sharing her experience, she hopes to reach others in need.  
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How the Brain Plays a Role in Rheumatoid Arthritis Inflammation

A new study from researchers at Michigan Medicine explores links between chronic joint inflammation and cognitive impairment.
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Primary Care Providers Cite Benefits of Medicaid Expansion

Low income adults see benefits of medicaid expansion in Michigan including earlier detection of serious illnesses and better care for existing health problems.
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What Moms-to-Be Should Know About Prenatal Genetic Testing

Get information on different types of genetic tests available during pregnancy, including what to expect from both invasive and non-invasive prenatal genetic tests.
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Public Health Forums Fight Mental Health Stigma

Surveys suggest many people have stigmatizing beliefs toward people with mental illness. A partnership between U-M and the Ann Arbor District Library aims to do something about it.
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Migraine Nightmare Sparks Successful Photography Career

A seven-year stay in Ann Arbor inspired a migraine patient to become a professional photographer. Learn more about his art and new outlook on life.
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Probing Why Cancer Outcomes Are Worse for Minority Kids

A new multi-institutional project is studying cancer biology and care to identify why minority children have worse cancer outcomes compared to their white peers.
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When Should a Child’s Tonsils Come Out?

Surgery to remove tonsils and adenoids are often performed together, but not always. Learn the difference between a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, including why each is performed and what to expect during recovery.
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Michigan’s New Opioid Rules, Explained

Learn from an expert in pain medication what new requirements really means for health care providers.
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Specialized POEM Procedure Puts Achalasia Patient on the Path to Health

Dramatic weight loss, chest pain and difficulty eating eventually led on Upper Peninsula man to Michigan Medicine, where he received a revolutionary new surgery.
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Personalized Online Help for Dementia Caregivers Shows Promise

An online tool designed to help people care for loved ones with dementia, and avoid or minimize the troubling behaviors that the condition can spark, has had a promising initial test run.
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Shut-Eye 101: Online Program Helps College Students Sleep

See how a free online sleep education program is helping college students improve their sleep habits by addressing barriers to good sleep through simple behavioral changes.