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Gun deaths among children and teens have soared

Over the past decade there's been an 87% increase in firearm-involved fatalities among children and teens in the U.S. But there are also strategies and tools to stop and reverse this troubling trend.
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Is it a cold, the flu or COVID-19?

An expert offers advice for those worried sick about their symptoms.
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What's the impact of predictive AI in the health care setting?

Models built on machine learning in health care can be victims of their own success, according to researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine and the University of Michigan.
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Research finds potential target for cardiovascular disease in diabetes

University of Michigan researchers found that the overproduction of neutrophil extracellular traps is an important contributing factor to vascular dysfunction in diabetes.
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Examining sexual health equity in emergency care

Research from experts at Michigan Medicine is highlighting the potential for additional at-home assistance for partners of those who are treated in the emergency department for a sexually transmitted infection.
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How bedside musicians helped one family cope with tragedy

How the gifts of art and beside music and art programs helped one family cope with tragedy
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Older adults from distressed communities attend less cardiac rehab after heart procedures

Older adults who live in disadvantaged communities are less likely to attend cardiac rehabilitation after common heart procedures, a Michigan Medicine-led study finds.
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Potato starch supplements could be solution to bone marrow transplant complications

University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center scientists have found a potential solution for preventing a common and dangerous complication in patients that receive stem cell transplants from a donor’s blood or bone marrow.  
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Oral steroid usage increased across U.S., Taiwan and Denmark in past decade

Research from the University of Michigan finds that over the past decade, there has been a steady increase of oral steroids prescriptions not only in the United States, but in Taiwan and Denmark as well.
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Study shows baby helmets yield high success rate

Research from the University of Michigan Orthotics and Prosthetics Center looked at the effectiveness of the Michigan Cranial Reshaping Helmet and what age it was best to prescribe them at.
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Free online tool expands anatomical science to the world

The tool, which is free to use, includes photography, videography and virtual reality learning resources from anatomical donors, along with comprehensive lab manuals and interactive files with click-to-reveal testing capabilities.
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Dementia’s financial and family impact

Dementia has far more impact on a person’s finances and their family members’ caregiving demands, compared with other health conditions in older adults, study suggests.
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What school staff should know about seizure first aid

When it comes to seizure first aid for students with epilepsy, it's essential for school staff to be prepared. Learn the signs of a seizure and what actions you can take to provide immediate assistance.
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Helicopter parents may unintentionally hinder kid’s independence during elementary years, poll says

A C.S. Mott Children's Hospital expert recommends parents consider these steps to help both you and your children gain confidence in your littles transitioning to teen years.
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Prescription drugs too costly? Changing your health plan could save money

For people with expensive prescription drugs, switching plans could save them thousands of dollars in copays. And a simple tool can help people easily compare out-of-pockets expenses for anyone with a Medicare Part D prescription plan.