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What Men Should Know About BRCA Variant Testing

BRCA Variant Testing for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome isn't just for women. These men should consider genetic testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2.
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Amazon Mechanical Turk: a Way to Recruit Study Participants?

University of Michigan journal explains crowdsourcing research subjects is faster and cheaper than traditional methods. Here's how to find research participants.
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Exercise Guidelines for Cerebral Palsy Patients

University of Michigan assistant professor creates exercise guidelines for cerebral palsy patients. Learn about the benefits of exercising with cerebral palsy.
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3 Questions About ICDs for Arrhythmia Treatment

Read about arrhythmia treatments and common questions patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) have about daily life, such as airport scanners, driving and exercise.
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Imaging After Thyroid Cancer Treatment May Not Bolster Outcomes

University of Michigan researchers found that despite rapid growth in post-treatment imaging of thyroid cancer, survival rates have not improved. Find out why.
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Pokémon Go Makes Children’s Hospital ‘More of a Magical Place’ for Patients

Pokemon Go is helping C.S. Mott Children's Hospital patients get active and social during their stays. See a video of young patients playing Pokemon Go.
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Capgras Syndrome in Dementia: Are You a Pretender or the 'Real Mary'?

Capgras Syndrome, or Imposter Syndrome, affects patients with demCapgras Syndromeentia, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia. Here's help in managing Capgras Syndrome symptoms.
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Immunotherapy: The Future of Cancer Treatment?

Immunotherapy is the use of the body’s own immune system to fight cancer. Learn more about the different types of immunotherapy and which cancers they fight.
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Discovery of Gut Bacteria in Critically Ill Lungs May Change ICU Care

University of Michigan researchers discover gut bacteria in critically ill lungs. Learn how this may influence illnesses such as sepsis and acute lung failure.
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Why Families Should Play Pokémon Go Together

The hottest virtual game has real-life health benefits. Read more to find out how parents and kids can play with a purpose.
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How Hospitals Can Improve Crisis Management When Tragedy Strikes

University of Michigan Doctors examine the efficiency of a hospital's disaster-preparedness program. See how 499 injuries were treated after a disastrous fire.
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Getting the Diagnosis of a Brain Tumor at Age 18

A college student diagnosed with a ganglioglioma shares his experience of getting brain surgery. See his story and his advice to others facing brain surgery.
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Enhancing Eye Care with a Smartphone

University of Michigan ophthalmologist wants to give primary care physicians access to iPhone based retinal cameras. Find out more about the CellScope Retina.
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Debunking Cardiac Rehab Myths: Why Some Patients Don’t Go (and Why They Should)

Find out why making the time and effort to participate in a cardiac rehabilitation program is essential to healing.
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Awake Brain Surgery for Epilepsy: Professor Celebrates 10 Years Later

Science teacher Keith Piccard’s life used to revolve around epileptic seizures. A decade after awake brain surgery, he focuses on his career and family instead.