Health Lab Articles
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From Iraq to Michigan: Battlefield Lessons Transform Surgeon’s Outlook
A veteran and surgeon says deployment confirmed his commitment to serve others and always improve.
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Why Does the Doctor Need a Photo of My Eye?
Ophthalmologists take photos of a patient’s eyes to monitor good health and track progress of disease. Here are some common ways the images are taken.
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Keeping Kids Safe from Gun Accidents: 6 Strategies for Families
Firearms-related injuries are the second-leading cause of death among children — and they’re largely preventable. A researcher offers tips to prevent tragedy at home.
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Swimming Again After a Heart Attack, Athlete Regains His Stride
A heart attack patient and former U-M athlete credits his “coach” not only for medical care but also for getting him back up to speed in the pool.
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Breast cancer recurrence risk lingers years after treatment ends
Steady rates of recurrence in women with estrogen receptor-positive disease could influence decisions about long-term therapy
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Bacteria May Help Babies’ Digestive Tracts More Than Suspected, Scientists Find
Helpful forms of E. coli may trigger steps that keep infections out, new experiments in dish-grown gut organoids show.
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Balancing Cancer Treatment’s Side Effects Against the Risk of Cancer’s Return
Five years of endocrine therapy or 10? As breast cancer patients weigh the benefits of long-term treatment, a new study might help.
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Living with Cerebral Palsy: ‘Part of My Life, Not My Whole Life’
A U-M alumna and Michigan Medicine researcher living with cerebral palsy speaks about her journey — and offers advice to others.
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Increasing Rates of Chronic Conditions Putting More Moms, Babies at Risk
A study finds increasing prevalence of pre-existing, chronic conditions among childbearing women that are linked to negative health outcomes for both moms and newborns.
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Reaching Out: From Struggling Soldier to Social Worker in Training
An unlikely friendship between a Vietnam vet and a 20-something LGBTQ National Guard member shows the transformative power of peer support for veterans.
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The Power of Near-Peer Mentoring for Fostering Physician Diversity
New research on U-M’s Doctors of Tomorrow initiative finds lessons relevant to other institutions seeking to create a more diverse medical student pipeline.
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What Does the Liver Do, and How Do I Keep Mine Healthy?
Ever wonder what your liver does? Explore the 500 functions of the liver, including what it does for the digestive system, and find ways to keep your liver healthy.
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Dangerous Falls in Middle Age: What’s Sight Got to Do with It?
Falls among middle-aged people are an underreported issue, U-M researchers say. Now, they’re probing the connection between falling and poor vision as a way to prevent injury.
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Impaired Vision? Create a Fall Prevention Plan with These Tips
Low vision can instill a fear of falling, which keeps many older adults homebound. A U-M occupational therapist outlines guidelines for getting around safely.
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Diabetic Retinopathy: Know the Signs, Symptoms and Treatments
People with type 1 and 2 diabetes are at risk of diabetic retinopathy. Learn about diabetic retinopathy symptoms and treatment.
