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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Clinical trial opens to study groundbreaking 3D printed device for babies with rare respiratory disease
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – A new clinical trial will allow researchers to study 3D-printed bioresorbable devices aimed at treating children with rare and life-threatening airway condition tracheobronchomalacia.
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Family seeks answers as rare neurodegenerative disease affects teen daughter
A family seeks answers for BPAN, a rare neurodegenerative disease, affecting their teen daughter.
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University of Michigan Health names executive director for new integrated statewide sports medicine network
University of Michigan Health is launching an aggressive vision for integrated sports medicine capabilities across the state and has recruited a nationally renowned expert to lead the efforts.
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Many young adults favor at-home STI testing for convenience and privacy
For STI testing, research finds self-collected kits could reduce reproductive health barriers among young adults.
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After 4 lifesaving heart surgeries, teen plays in Junior League World Series
After four lifesaving heart surgeries, teen plays in Junior League World Series, shares journey to benefit other children with congenital heart disease.
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1 in 6 parents support teens getting non-surgical cosmetic procedures
Half of parents support teens getting non-surgical cosmetic procedures if there’s a valid reason – but their beliefs about which reasons count as valid differ – according to a national poll.
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Woman seeks another answer for uterine fibroids after advice to undergo a hysterectomy
After a recommendation to get a hysterectomy for uterine fibroids, Joyvina Evans persistently sought a second opinion for the condition known to disproportionately affect Black people.
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Adderall shortage may be associated with increased use of alternative ADHD medication in kids
Study suggests that the Adderall shortage did not cause many children to stop stimulant therapy altogether but may have led to them switching to alternative stimulants for ADHD.
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Over 1/3 of parents say their child has experienced dental problems that reflect oral hygiene habits
More than one in three parents say their child has faced issues like tooth decay, cavities, stained teeth, gum concerns or tooth pain over the past two years linked to their oral health routine, a national poll suggests.
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Protecting children from poor air quality: 6 things to know
As smoke from wildfires trigger poor air quality alerts across the country, many parents may worry about the impact on their child’s health. Here, a Michigan Medicine expert provides six ways to help reduce exposure.
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Encouraging spirituality in teens without forcing participation
Among parents who plan to attend religious services this holiday season, nearly half would insist their teen join even if they didn’t want to, a poll suggests.
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Naughty or nice? Many parents rely on threats to manage misbehavior
When young children’s behavior becomes challenging, many parents resort to threats – from taking away toys to threatening that Santa will skip their house, a national poll suggests.
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U-M Health receives highest maternity care recognition from U.S. News & World Report
University of Michigan Health Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital has again received the highest maternity care recognition a hospital can earn from U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals for Maternity Care.
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Cutting edge brain neurostimulator device significantly reduces 21-year-old’s seizures
A 21-year-old patient benefits from a novel application of responsive neurostimulation, also known asRNS, surgery to reduce seizures from drug-resistant epilepsy.
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Comparing life threatening illness risk between two surgeries for infants with congenital heart disease
Newly presented data suggest that infants who receive a hybrid stage I palliation – a less invasive alternative for initial treatment – more commonly develop necrotizing enterocolitis compared to those who receive the standard Norwood operation, a complex open heart surgery.