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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10 Heart Tests Your Doctor Might Order, and What They Mean
What to know about the different heart tests your doctor recommends.
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To Remember Her Surgery, a Young Mom's Unique Keepsake
After undergoing neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome surgery, one patient kept a unique souvenir.
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Redefining Sexual Identity with Parkinson’s Disease
For Parkinson’s disease patients, sexual health may be a significant issue in their relationship. A Michigan Medicine’s social certified sex therapist discusses ways to address the issue.
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Extensive Vascular Surgery Helps Spare Cancer Patient’s Leg
An extensive vascular surgery by a team of Michigan Medicine surgeons helped one patient get back on his bike.
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Telemedicine Delivers Real-Time Stroke Expertise
Through telemedicine offered at Michigan Medicine, nurse gets immediate, expert care while experiencing a critical stroke.
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Parkinson’s Disease and Your Bladder
A Michigan Medicine urologist discusses treatment options for patients diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease who may be experiencing urinary tract issues.
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Lessons in Love for Jimmy
A foster child in need receives years of expert care from Michigan Medicine along with the dedication of a nurturing caregiver.
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Chronic Back Pain Leads to Serious Vascular Diagnosis
An unexpected diagnosis of thoracic outlet syndrome led to surgery and relief for one patient suffering from severe back pain.
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Irregular Heartbeat Unmasks a Serious Cardiac Disease
An irregular heartbeat leads one father, and his family, down a heart diagnosis path they could have never expected.
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Intermittent Fasting: Is it Right for You?
Michigan Medicine dietician Sue Ryskamp answers common questions about the intermittent fasting diet.
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Standing Up to Surgical Scars
Kristin VanSingel is proud of her scars, the result of several critical heart surgeries since infancy that have kept her alive.
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5 Tips to Combat ICD Anxiety
A U-M social worker shares tips to help patients adjust to living with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator.
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Fish, Fruit, Healthy Fats: What Should Heart Disease Patients Eat?
A poor diet can sabotage your recovery from heart disease. Learn how following the Mediterranean Diet can help improve your heart health.
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Acting ‘F.A.S.T.’ at the First Sign of a Stroke Could Save a Life
When Bill Sanders suffered a stroke, his immediate treatment led to a full recovery. As part of National Stroke Awareness Month, he shares his story.
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Timeliness Key to Treating Mitral Valve Disease
A mitral valve repair puts patients back to their original life spans. Hear one man’s advice to others who may want to put off treatment.
