Haley Otman
Otman was a previous Health Lab contributor and member of the public relations team.
Health Lab
Growth of Cardio-Obstetrics Care Presents Challenges, Opportunity
Cardio-obstetrics teams are caring for more women than ever before. An expert explains the growing field.
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Jack Harbaugh’s New Outlook After Heart Attack and Bypass Surgery
The former assistant U-M football coach under Bo Schembechler, and father of current coach Jim Harbaugh, says heart health should be a focus for all ages.
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Despite Improved Survival, LVAD Patients Face High Infection Rates
A team of researchers are looking at all angles to figure out how to reduce the rates of health-care-associated infections for patients who get ventricular assist devices.
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Popular HeartMate 3 Now Available for Long-Term Use
Recent approval from the FDA for HeartMate 3 opens the door to an important option for people with advanced heart failure.
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Laser Ablation Ends 12-Year Journey With Epilepsy
Rob Coleman had to sacrifice a lot while dealing with seizures, but after a successful laser ablation, the computer programmer is done planning around his epilepsy.
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Your Heart Hates Air Pollution. Portable Filters Could Help
The fifth-leading risk factor for mortality worldwide, air pollution presents a major heart health risk. But a simple, low-cost intervention could help people breathe easier at home.
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Michigan Medicine’s Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation partners with Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
Michigan Medicine’s Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is partnering with Grand Rapids-based Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital on future research collaborations around spinal cord injury.
News Release
$45 million clinical trial to test sleep apnea treatment in stroke survivors nationwide
Recovery after a stroke is often challenging, and patients are also at heightened risk of another stroke. Now, with the launch of a new clinical trial, stroke survivors across the country will have the opportunity to help guide how future patients are cared for after a stroke.
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Positivity and Family Inspire Post-Brain Tumor Recovery
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Frankel Cardiovascular Center ranked No. 8 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report
Michigan Medicine’s Frankel Cardiovascular Center was ranked No. 8 in the nation in adult cardiology and heart surgery by U.S. News & World Report, in the 2018-2019 “Best Hospitals” rankings
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Does DASH Diet Meal Delivery Help Heart Failure Outcomes?
In a small pilot study, home-delivered, low-sodium meals after hospital discharge helped some heart failure patients avoid hospital readmission.
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Big-data study pinpoints more than 150 genes associated with atrial fibrillation and develops genetic risk score
Drawing on genomic data from more than one million individuals, researchers from the University of Michigan have led a large collaborative effort to discover as-yet unknown genetic risk factors for atrial fibrillation: an irregular, often rapid heart rate affecting millions of Americans and more than 30 million people worldwide. Atrial fibrillation increases one’s risk for blood clots, stroke, heart failure, and death.
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New Carotid Procedure Lowers Stroke Risk and Recovery Time
See how new procedure called TransCarotid Artery Revascularization, or TCAR, lowers stroke risk and speeds recovery times for patients with a narrow carotid artery.
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Study: Apixaban Blood Thinner May Be Safer for Dialysis Patients with Afib
A specific type of blood thinner may be a safer choice for reducing stroke risk in those who have both end-stage kidney disease and atrial fibrillation, a new study finds.
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Migraine Nightmare Sparks Successful Photography Career
A seven-year stay in Ann Arbor inspired a migraine patient to become a professional photographer. Learn more about his art and new outlook on life.
