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Treating Afib: AV Node Ablation a ‘Last Resort’
UMHS cardiologist and arrhythmia expert explains atrial fibrillation (Afib) treatments, considering the Watchman procedure, ablation and medication options.
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Survey: Severe Stroke Prognoses Differ Depending on the Doctor
University of Michigan study finds a high level of variability among physicians being asked how they would treat two sample cases of a brain hemorrhage.
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Myth Busting: No More 8 Glasses a Day
The advice to drink eight glasses of water per day lacks evidence. Learn what a University of Michigan physician has to say about daily recommended water intake.
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1 in 4 Seniors in Rehab Centers Test Positive for ‘Superbugs’ On Hands
A recent study found that one in four seniors had superbugs on their hands after leaving the hospital. The solution: hand washing. Learn more about the study.
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Just 5% of Patients Account for a Third of ICU Time
University of Michigan study shows that persistent critically ill patients, 5% of all ICU patients, use 33% of of health care resources.
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Prevent Heart Disease with These Simple Menu Tweaks
Learn tips about diet and heart disease prevention, including how 8-10 daily servings of produce are part of the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet.
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5 Interesting Facts About Critical Care Air Transport
The University of Michigan Survival Flight includes three helicopters and a jet. Learn how these are used in situations from accidents to organ transplants.
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For Pediatric Transplant Patients, Adherence Is Key
University of Michigan pediatric psychologists play a pivotal role in helping young patients follow treatment regimens after receiving an organ transplant.
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Beat ‘Boris’: 10-Year-Old Boy Smashes His 3-D Printed Tumor
Doctors at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital 3-D printed a replica of a fifth grader’s tumor — Boris — to show it’s possible to fight back against cancer.
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Syrian Hospital Bombing Highlights Plight of Medical Teams in Conflict Zones
As violence has unfolded at hospitals in Aleppo, University of Michigan researchers call for an international stance against violations of medical neutrality.
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New Study Emphasizes Harm of Vaccine Refusals
Parents who delay or skip childhood vaccinations even when kids have no medical reasons are contributing to U.S. outbreaks of measles and whooping cough.
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Can Nutritional Supplements Impact Genetic Hearing Loss in Children?
A University of Michigan study found that supplements helped reduce hearing loss in mice with the genetic mutation commonly responsible for childhood deafness.
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Still Up? Try These 4 Steps to Better Sleep
A University of Michigan sleep medicine physician offers some advice on how to treat insomnia. Check out these tips and learn how to sleep better.
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Wearing Your Heart on Your Back
A portable total artificial heart device grants patients freedom while they wait for a donor and heart transplant.
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To Find Inner Peace, Play This Podcast
U-M audio series of 12 meditation podcasts that use breathing & visualization exercises to achieve relief for those facing illness or stress.
