Health Lab Articles
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What to Expect from Heart Disease Genetic Counseling
Learn about genetic screening for inherited heart diseases and find out what you can expect during a genetic counseling session.
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Opinion: Modern Medicine Is a Team Sport. How Students — and Schools — Should Adapt
Teamwork has become textbook at top medical schools. Why it was a necessary shift, and how Michigan Medicine has led the charge.
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Why Your Tight Ponytail Causes a Painful Headache
There’s a medical explanation for the discomfort some people feel with their hair up. A headache specialist shares who’s at risk and how to cope.
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Are You at Risk for Dead Butt Syndrome?
Gluteal amnesia can be a literal pain in the butt if you sit at a desk or drive all day. Learn the 5 things to know about “dead butt syndrome”
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Epilepsy Struggle Inspires U-M Graduate to Give Back
After epilepsy surgery, a U-M graduate finds meaning in his health journey by sending joy to children with medical conditions.
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An Unwelcome Interruption: Cancer Harms Both Health and Social Lives of Young People
For adolescents and young adults with cancer, bouncing back to a regular social life after treatment doesn’t always happen without help, a new study finds.
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Repurposed Asthma Drug Shows Blood Sugar Improvement Among Some Diabetics
Read the results of a clinical trial investigating improvement in blood glucose levels among some type 2 diabetics after 12 weeks of taking Amlexanox.
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Alzheimer’s Disease vs. Dementia: What’s the Difference?
What's the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's disease? Discover key differences between two from the Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Center.
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How to Pick the Right PICC for a Patient? There’s an App for That
A new digital tool offers an evidence-based guide to vascular access devices that could change bedside decisions — and boost patient safety.
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Older Americans Don’t Get — or Seek — Enough Help from Doctors and Pharmacists on Drug Costs, Poll Finds
Results from the new National Poll on Healthy Aging reveal opportunities for patients to speak up, and for professionals to aid more.
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Want to Save on Prescription or Over-the-Counter Drugs? Speak Up
If you feel hamstrung by the high price of medication, here’s what to tell your doctor and pharmacist, plus tips on how to cut out-of-pocket costs.
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How Family and Friends Influence Breast Cancer Treatment Decisions
Read the results of a study investigating the role of family and friends in breast cancer treatment decisions and find out how physicians can use this information to guide conversations with patients.
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After Preteen Survives Severe Boat Strike, Mom Warns Families to Stay Safe at Lakes
After more than three weeks in the hospital and multiple surgeries, a Michigan preteen is recovering from a frightening accident. What others should know.
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Health Services Research: Bridging the Gap Between Policy and Patients
As the nationwide health care debate roars on, lauded U-M health policy researcher John Z. Ayanian, M.D., M.P.P., reflects on research’s role.
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Medicaid Expansion Helped Enrollees Do Better at Work or in Job Searches
A survey and interviews with newly covered Michigan residents show a positive effect on physical and mental health — and, in turn, employment.
