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Chronic Pain Therapy Group Eases Coping, Conversation

A new Michigan Medicine program aims to teach patients about alternate and effective ways to deal with discomfort, and to find strength in each other.
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Ophthalmologists Link Immunotherapy with a Serious Eye Condition

Immunotherapy cancer drugs can cause a potentially vision-robbing side effect. In a new report, Michigan Medicine experts discuss the risks and what oncologists should know.
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Sex After 65: Poll Finds Gender Differences, Lack of Communication

Most older Americans are satisfied with their sex lives, but frequency varies by age, health and other factors. And not many consult their doctors about sex-related problems.
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Only 1 in 3 Academic Neurologists Are Women, Study Finds

Men and women now enter medical school in near-even numbers, but fewer women pursue neurology careers — with gaps increasing by seniority.
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Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Treat Teen OCD

Learn about a Michigan Medicine OCD research study - now accepting patients - focused on using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for OCD treatment in teens.
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Stuttering

Stuttering is a speech disorder where the normal flow of speech is broken up by repeating or lengthening sounds, syllables, or words...
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'Dozens of Strokes’ Reveal a Rare Vascular Disease

When a healthy, active woman had alarming symptoms — including episodes of weakness in her legs, arms and face — she came to Michigan.
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Patient Data Could Help Predict Need for Diabetic Eye Injections

Medication for diabetic eye disease is crucial, but it’s hard to tell in advance when and how often patients might need it. New research aims to provide insight.
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Exploring the Link Between Childhood Curiosity and School Achievement

Promoting curiosity may be a valuable approach to boosting academic performance, particularly for low-income children, a new analysis finds.
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Will Uterine Fibroid Surgery Become Obsolete?

Nearly two-thirds of women experience fibroids by age 50, but many may not be aware of nonsurgical treatment options. A U-M expert debates this issue at a national meeting.
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A Guide to Choosing the Right Birth Control for Your Lifestyle

Learn about different types of birth control methods, including popular options like IUDs and the pill, and get advice for choosing the right birth control for you.
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Hearing Aids Linked to Fewer Hospital and ER Visits by Older Adults

Many older adults with severe hearing loss don’t have hearing aids, but those with them typically use less costly types of health care, a new study finds.
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Four-Time Organ Transplant Recipient Pays (and Pedals) It Forward

The gifts of life that healed a severely sick man inspired him to set a big goal to benefit others: Get 500,000 people to register as organ donors.   
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A ‘Blessing’ After Miscarriage, IVF Helps Mom Conceive Again

In honor of Infertility Awareness Week, mother-to-be Amy Van Zee speaks out about her struggle with infertility and IVF success after a miscarriage.
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After Collapse at a Basketball Game, 7th-Grader Saved by Heart Transplant

Pediatric Transplant Week highlights the importance of organ donation for children like 12-year-old Chino, who can look forward to a healthy life, thanks to a new heart.