Beata Mostafavi
Public Relations Manager
Mostafavi leads media relations and content creation for University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital. Prior to joining Michigan Medicine in 2012, Mostafavi spent 10 years as a journalist. Contact: [email protected]
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Study: Hospitalizations for eating disorders spike among adolescents during COVID
One hospital reports significant increase in medical admissions among adolescents with existing or newly developed eating disorders during pandemic.
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Breakthrough valve replacement offers non-surgical treatment for congenital heart disease
Michigan Medicine teams complete first procedures using new self-expanding heart valves for chronic pulmonary regurgitation, reducing risks of open heart surgery.
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Spotting delays in children’s developmental milestones
While a quarter of parents have worried about their child’s development, some turn to the web, family and friends or social media instead of a doctor.
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1 in 6 families in new study spent more than $5,000 to have a baby
Out-of-pocket spending for maternal and newborn hospitalizations among privately insured families can exceed $10,000 if babies require neonatal intensive care.
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Researchers predict COVID baby boom
Study suggests the pandemic initially slowed down conception rates but anticipate a baby surge this summer.
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Tens of Thousands of Women Turn to the Emergency Room for Fibroid Symptoms
Study suggests that many women using emergency care for fibroids may be better served in alternative health care settings.
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COVID Vaccines and Kids: 20 Things to Know
As COVID vaccines become available to children ages 12-15, experts answer parents’ top questions about COVID-19 vaccination for adolescents and teens.
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Babies with Seizures May Be Overmedicated
Study suggests that keeping newborns on longer term antiseizure medication may not prevent continued seizures or epilepsy or change development.
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More Kids Seeing Doctors Virtually but Some Parents Remain Hesitant
1 in 5 parents in new national poll say their child had a virtual health visit over the past year, a noticeable jump for pediatric telemedicine.
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Michigan Medicine to host live Q & A on COVID vaccines for kids
As families prepare for the COVID vaccine rollout for adolescents and teens ages 12-15, Michigan Medicine experts will help answer parents’ top questions during a live Q & A.
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Long Haul COVID in Kids
A new clinic focuses on children and teens who experience lingering symptoms after COVID, including respiratory issues, fatigue and joint pain
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The Forecast for COVID Vaccines for Kids
What parents can expect with vaccine rollouts among adolescents and younger children over the next few months and year.
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COVID Upticks Among Kids and Teens: What Parents Should Know
Experts explain why places are seeing record increases in COVID infections among kids and how families can minimize exposure risks.
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5 Ways to Get Young Kids to Wear Face Masks
New mandates require children ages 2-4 to wear masks at places like stores, daycare and camps. Specialists share their secrets to helping kids comply.
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How Parents Rate Youth Sports Teams on Managing COVID-19 Precautions
As experts point to team sports as a driver of COVID youth cases, 1 in 4 parents give their sports leagues low rankings for consistently enforcing safety guidelines.
