Jane Racey Gleeson
Jane Racey Gleeson is a contributing writer for a variety of divisions within Michigan Medicine, including the Frankel Cardiovascular Center, Neurosciences and Pulmonology. With a focus on targeted communications she has developed content for the Michigan Medicine website and Health Lab blogs for 15+ years.
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Early intervention and expertise crucial for treating pediatric craniofacial disorder
Pediatric neurosurgeon Suresh Magge, M.D., clinical professor of neurosurgery at University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and a nationally recognized leader in the surgical management of craniosynostosis, answers important questions about the condition, stressing the critical need for early intervention.
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Making a difference with living donor kidney organs
The importance of kidney transplant from living donors, explain transplant specialists.
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A physician discusses the future of kidney transplantation
Silas Norman, M.D., University of Michigan Health Associate Transplant Center Director, talks about how U-M Health is participating in the Increased Organ Transplant Access (IOTA) model to ensure the ongoing success of its Kidney Transplant Program, one of the most advanced programs in the nation.
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Treating arthritis of the hands
Arthritis of the hands, wrist and fingers can be unbearable, but a doctor says you don’t have to live in agony.
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Finally hope after 9 surgeries for tethered cord syndrome
A newer treatment for tethered cord syndrome helps patient after nine surgeries.
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Triathlete’s prosthetic hand gets him back to living his best life
A bus accident left a triathlete unable to move his hand, leaving him with an extraordinary amount of pain that impacted his mental health. With help from Michigan Medicine, he received a prosthetic that’s changed his life for the better.
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I've been diagnosed with a brain tumor. Now what?
Facing a brain tumor diagnosis can be an overwhelming experience, but it’s essential to gather information that will help guide the next steps in your care. University of Michigan Health neurosurgeon Wajd Al-Holou, M.D., weighs in on the importance of understanding the diagnosis, exploring various treatment options and seeking the best medical care.
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Aggressive brain cancer doesn’t stop woman’s positive perspective
Despite a devastating diagnosis of glioblastoma, Chris Barry is thankful for her family, friends and the care she’s receiving at Michigan Medicine.
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Treating a brain aneurysm with the market’s tiniest flow diverter
Treating a brain aneurysm with the market's tiniest flow diverter
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Free course shines light on sleep health
An expert-led course on sleep helps educate students about the importance of creating and maintaining good sleep habits for health and wellness.
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After years of searching, woman finds help for idiopathic intracranial hypertension
A patient finally gets a diagnosis of, and relief for, idiopathic intracranial hypertension.
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Using biologic injections for severe asthma after COVID
Biologic injections end up being the best treatment for treating severe asthma after having COVID for one patient.
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Despite tremendous hurdles, a young man is thankful for “the ultimate gift of life”
Young man with cystic fibrosis gets organ donation that changes his life
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From no longer working to cycling 14 miles
Patient at Michigan Medicine finds treatment for venous disease, which drastically changes his life.
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Young man’s debilitating back pain a thing of the past
Piotrowski consulted with a spectrum of doctors, physical therapists and chiropractors, each with a different recommendation for how to treat a herniated disc in the lower portion of his spine until he found one at Michigan Medicine recommending lumbar microdiscectomy, a procedure that involves small incisions to remove portions of the herniated disc and ease pressure on the spinal cord nerves.
