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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1 in 10 parents say their child has gotten sick from spoiled or contaminated food
No parent wants to come home from a picnic or restaurant with a little one whose stomachache turns into much worse.
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$30M in gifts to establish Chad Carr Pediatric Brain Tumor Center at the University of Michigan
An incurable brain tumor took Chad Carr’s life when he was just five years old, but now his name will be synonymous with research to fight the lethal pediatric brain cancer.
Health Lab
Children with Disabilities Compete in U-M’s First Adaptive Triathlon
Children with cerebral palsy, spina bifida and other special needs spent a day swimming, biking, and walking or running — in true triathlon fashion.
Health Lab
Cellphones at Summer Camp: Research Explores the Effects
A new study probes the benefits and drawbacks of digital media use among child and teen campers.
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Exploring the Link Between Childhood Curiosity and School Achievement
Promoting curiosity may be a valuable approach to boosting academic performance, particularly for low-income children, a new analysis finds.
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Will Uterine Fibroid Surgery Become Obsolete?
Nearly two-thirds of women experience fibroids by age 50, but many may not be aware of nonsurgical treatment options. A U-M expert debates this issue at a national meeting.
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A ‘Blessing’ After Miscarriage, IVF Helps Mom Conceive Again
In honor of Infertility Awareness Week, mother-to-be Amy Van Zee speaks out about her struggle with infertility and IVF success after a miscarriage.
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After Collapse at a Basketball Game, 7th-Grader Saved by Heart Transplant
Pediatric Transplant Week highlights the importance of organ donation for children like 12-year-old Chino, who can look forward to a healthy life, thanks to a new heart.
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Should States Support Pregnant Teens and Their Babies?
Most adults in national poll agree that their states should provide health-related support for pregnant teens but with limitations.
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Study: Vaccine Suppresses Peanut Allergies in Mice
U-M researchers aim to develop a new immunotherapy that could alter the immune reactions to food. The result: extended relief from peanut allergies.
Health Lab
Study Examines Blood Lead Levels of Flint Children
Childhood lead exposure was a problem in Flint long before the water crisis, but young children’s exposure to the toxin has been steadily declining since 2006.
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Poll: Social media makes it both easier and more challenging to parent tweens
As children hit the “tween” stage between early elementary grades and the teenage years, parents may struggle balancing the need for independence with appropriate supervision, a new national poll suggests.
Health Lab
Baby Becomes 22nd Registered Case of Rare Disease ‘NEMO’
Meet 6 month old Elias, the 22nd registered case of a rare immunodeficiency disease called NEMO, and find out how a bone marrow donor match could save his life.
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Teen Meets the Heart That Almost Killed Him
A young patient with a fatal heart condition gets the chance to see his former organ up close.
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Lack of guidance may delay a child’s first trip to the dentist
Without a doctor or dentist’s guidance, some parents don’t follow national recommendations for early dental care for their children, a new national poll finds.
