Health Lab Articles

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Evolving Macular Degeneration Treatment Guidelines for Ophthalmologists

Wet age related macular degeneration, AMD, is being misdiagnosed by ophthalmologists. Review recommended age related macular degeneration treatment & diagnosis.
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New Survey Methods to Measure Quality of Life in Huntington’s Disease Patients

A new Huntington's Disease survey measures Huntington's Disease symptoms, treatment, & quality of life. Learn more about this new Huntington's Disease test.
Stranger Things' actor & cleidocranial dysplasia patient Gaten Matarazzo
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5 Facts About Cleidocranial Dysplasia, ‘Stranger Things’ Actor’s Condition

Stranger Things actor Gaten Matarazzo has Cleidocranial Dysplasia. Learn how this genetic condition impacts the development of teeth and bones.
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Pay-to-Play May Keep Some Kids Out of School Activities

The cost of sports and school activities are deterring low income students. See how schools can help students participate in extracurricular activities.
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35% of Injury-Related ER Visits in Ghana Alcohol-Related

U-M study finds alcohol related death and injuries makeup 35% of emergency room visits in Ghana. Learn more about Ghana alcohol abuse and emergency medicine.
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To Screen or Not to Screen: The Risks of Over-Imaging and Testing

Studies suggest the ease and precision of health screenings has led to an overuse of medical tests. Learn more about unnecessary medical tests and over-imaging.
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When Should You See a Doctor for Headache or Migraines?

A U-M neurologist discusses migraines vs headaches and when to see a doctor for headaches. Learn what causes headaches and the best migraine headache relief.
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Plugged-In Parenting: How Parental Smartphone Use May Affect Kids

How has technology impacted parenting? Parents are more connected than ever, but plugged in parenting is leading to distracted parenting. See tips on unplugging.
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What Women Should Know About Breast Density

Find out what it means to have dense breasts, including the four levels of breast density and why having dense breasts makes cancer detection more difficult.
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Costly Care: Patient Complications and Bills Vary Widely by Hospital

U-M study shows hospitals with higher rates of surgical complications tend to charge more. See the cost of medical complications like postoperative complications.
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‘Mr. 1 Percent’ Celebrates His Fifth Birthday

Owen's story includes a pediatric heart transplant, pyloric stenosis, & endocardial fibroelastosis. See how Save a Heart helped his family during his treatment.
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A New Theory on What’s Really Happening in PTSD Brains

A new post-traumatic stress disorder study at U-M is researching PTSD and the brain. See how this PTSD study is matching PTSD symptoms with parts of the brain.
Oncologist and primary care physician working together on cancer treatment
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One-Third of Breast Cancer Patients Consult PCPs About Treatment Options

Breast cancer patients are consulting with their primary care physicians on cancer treatment. See how oncologists and PCPs can provide better collaborative care.
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Palliative Care Provides Help for Patients with Chronic Illness

Palliative care, or comfort care, seeks to improve the quality of life for chronically ill patients. Learn the difference between palliative care & hospice care.
The cost of food allergies and EpiPens
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The Broader Lessons of the EpiPen Debacle

Mylan took advantage of the US pharmaceutical industry to raise EpiPen costs and maximize profits. See the issues Mylan's epinephrine auto-injector surfaced.