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Firearms and mental health
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Firearms and mental health: 8 top facts to know

For people with mental health conditions, whether diagnosed or not, easy firearm access during a crisis can be dangerous. There experts offer tips for how to reduce the risk.
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Timely response leads to complete recovery for young stroke survivor

For a Michigan man in his early 30s who never expected to have a stroke so young, the quick action of others allowed him to fully recover with no need for rehabilitation.
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Uncovering mysteries of the developing brain

The ABCD study, a long-term study of the brains of thousands of young people from preteen to late teen years, is revealing important insights into behavior and mental health.
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Most older adults don’t know about resources for navigating aging and caregiving

Social and health services aimed at older adults have low awareness rates among people over 50, suggesting more effort is needed to spread the word to patients and caregivers.
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Dermatology goes “global”

A program at Michigan Medicine gives dermatology residents a chance to work internationally.
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Returning to physical activity after first metatarsophalangeal arthrodesis

First metatarsophalangeal arthrodesis procedures are a common surgical intervention used to treat pain associated at the first metatarsophalangeal joint associated with degenerative changes. Michigan researchers reviewed standing research on how long it took for patients to return to physical activities after first metatarsophalangeal arthrodesis to find an average time frame that could be given to patients for how long it takes.
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Fewer than 1 in 4 patients receive dietary counseling after a heart attack

Although diet is the leading contributor to premature death from heart disease in the United States, fewer than one-quarter of people who undergo major heart events receive dietary counseling in the aftermath, a study finds.
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White blood cell “nets” could be early warning sign of major immunotherapy complication

When white blood cells, meant to protect the body from infection, are overly activated, they eject their DNA into nets, further disrupting the immune system and making patients more likely to develop a potentially severe reaction to immunotherapy.
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Addressing disparities in abnormal menstrual bleeding and anemia

A large grant for Michigan Medicine will launch important research to improve the screening and treatment for a gynecologic disorder that disproportionately impacts Black and Hispanic populations
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Children often exposed to problematic clickbait during YouTube searches

On YouTube, the content recommended to kids isn’t always age appropriate, a Michigan Medicine study finds.
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Altering cancer treatment dosing could reduce climate impact, study finds

Changing how often a popular cancer therapy is delivered would reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve environmental impact without decreasing cancer survival, according to a new analysis from researchers at the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center.
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Adolescents with heart disease learn resilience skills, connect with peers through unique program

Youth with heart disease enrolled in unique program that teaches resilience and builds connections with their peers
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Building a sustainable kidney transplant program in Rwanda

A Michigan Medicine surgeon builds a sustainable kidney transplant program in Rwanda.
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Young people are increasingly using Wegovy and Ozempic

A national study from Michigan Medicine shows that the use of these weight loss drugs is increasing rapidly in adolescents and young adults 12-25 years, especially females.
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Adding obesity experts to primary care clinics improves patients’ weight loss outcomes

A weight navigation program for primary care patients with obesity led to more use of proven weight management strategies and more weight loss