Health Lab Articles

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Nearly 1/3 of people with chronic pain turn to cannabis

More than half of adults surveyed reported that the use of cannabis led them to decrease their pain medications.
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Tracking radiation treatment in real time promises safer, more effective cancer therapy

Radiation, used to treat half of all cancer patients, can be measured during treatment for the first time with precise 3D imaging developed at the University of Michigan.
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Few pregnant people who died of overdose, suicide in Michigan received proper treatment before death

A review of maternal deaths suggests most individuals had documented behavioral health conditions but only one-third received appropriate pharmacologic treatment before death
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Are you still allergic to penicillin?

A new program is finding many diagnosed in childhood with antibiotic allergies are no longer allergic after retesting
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Geometry of the brain, dimensions of the mind

Researchers identify new ways to characterize states of consciousness
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Mental health, substance abuse treatment facilities don't provide communication access to Deaf, Hard of Hearing patients

These services, researchers found, were largely inaccessible to people who use sign language, discriminating against already ‘severely marginalized’ population in the United States.
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Michigan Health Lab’s most read articles of 2022

The year provided one fascinating research story after another.
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The 10 most popular stories of the year

Here’s what topics resonated with most readers of the Michigan Health blog. Can you guess what they were?
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Health insurance changes are coming – don’t get caught without coverage

An “unwinding” of pandemic-era policies for Medicaid and other insurance programs for low-income people means millions of people have to submit information about their incomes or get new insurance plans
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As viral infections skyrocket, masks are still a tried-and-true way to help keep yourself and others safe

Masks are an easy and low-cost way to reduce the amount of virus entering the air and spreading to others.
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Massive international study uncovers genes involved in heart disease

Scientists link dozens of new genome sites to coronary artery disease risk and pioneer a powerful method for illuminating the biological roots of common disease.
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Lupus: A frustrating diagnosis journey you don’t need to embark alone

Nicknamed the “invisible disease”, the autoimmune disorder comes with lifestyle changes that can be a challenging adjustment.
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High levels of ammonia in colon tumors inhibits T cell growth and response to immunotherapy

In mouse models and serum samples, an FDA-approved drug that lowers ammonia levels made the tumors more sensitive to treatment.
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For antiphospholipid syndrome patients, lab results don’t always paint the full picture

Patients with APS have concerns about their ability to function normally, even when their blood work and clinical visits appear normal.
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Peek inside a bank full of priceless gifts

Blood banks need constant supply of deposits to meet the needs of patients with cancer, traumatic injuries, failing organs, blood diseases and more.