Haley Otman

Otman was a previous Health Lab contributor and member of the public relations team.

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Focusing on Inflammation to Treat DVT Clots, Without Adverse Bleeding

A 25-year journey leads to the first calf vein thrombosis patients treated with a selectin inhibitor strategy.
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#GoBlueSleep Challenge Sparks Healthier Sleep Habits

A sleep expert banished electronics from her bedroom for a week. It was difficult at times, but she emerged well-rested.
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ACC 17 Research Wrap-Up: What Cardiologists Should Know

From moderate-risk TAVR to PCSK9 inhibitors to exercise in HCM, the American College of Cardiology’s annual Scientific Session brought advancements across many areas of cardiology.
Exercise for cardiovascular disease patients
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Moderate Exercise May Be Beneficial for HCM Patients

Patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy are urged to take it easy. But new research shows they might benefit from moderate aerobic exercise.
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Why One Pain Specialist Hasn’t Prescribed an Opioid in 10 Years

Opioids for chronic pain don’t work for most people. Watch this video of a pain management specialist explaining why doctors should consider alternatives to opioids for pain management.
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A Sleep Expert’s Shut-Eye Setback: Join Dr. Goldstein’s Challenge

 Even sleep specialists have a hard time turning off the smartphone at night. One neurologist is challenging herself to get her habits in line — and you can join in.
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Second Cause of Hidden Hearing Loss Identified

Some people can pass a hearing test but have trouble understanding speech in a noisy environment. New research identifies a mechanism for this condition just years after its discovery.
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New Technique Slashes Diagnosis Time During Brain Surgery

Discover how a new method could accelerate and improve the process for providing neurosurgeons with the pathology information they need to make decisions during surgery.
Heart shaped blood bag for red blood cell transfusion
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Model Helps Clinicians Predict Post-Cardiac Surgery Blood Transfusions

Model predicts the need for red blood cell transfusion after CABG surgery. See the preoperative variables associated with blood transfusion in CABG patients.
Q tips are bad for your ears
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Why You Really Shouldn’t Use a Q-Tip to Clean Your Ears

Have you ever felt ear pain after cleaning with a Q tip? It could be an earwax impaction or worse. Find out if ear candling & Q tips are bad for your ears?
Graphic of a heart with atrial fibrillation
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Medication Adherence a Problem in Atrial Fibrillation Patients

Study shows atrial fibrillation patients are struggling with anticoagulant medication adherence. Learn why Afib patients are not taking their blood thinners.
Microscopic image of glioblastoma multiforme
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Immunotherapy, Gene Therapy Combination Shows Promise Against Glioblastoma

Study shows immune checkpoint blockade in addition to gene therapy could help treat gliomas tumors. Learn more about the study on a potential glioma treatment
A scale showing that women make up 8 out of 10 cases of autoimmune disease
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‘Master Regulator’ in Genes May Make Women More Susceptible to Autoimmune Diseases

U-M researchers believe the VGLL3 gene is a master regulator tied to autoimmune disease. Learn how this inflammatory pathway promotes autoimmunity in women.
A collection of large kidney stones
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Don’t Discount Alpha Blockers for Large Ureteral Stones

New study shows using alpha blockers for kidney stones is still effective. Learn how the use of alpha blockers assists in the passing of large ureteral stones.
Improving LVAD pumps using magnets
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AHA 2016: New LVAD Design Shows Promise

New left ventricular assist device technology using magnets has shown to reduce pump thrombosis. Learn more about the HeartMate3 LVAD pump and clinical trial.
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