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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Are Your Pregnancy Symptoms a Sign of Peripartum Cardiomyopathy?
One mother shares her experience with a rare form of heart failure and the importance of knowing when to advocate for yourself.
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Which Blood Thinner Is Right for You?
A U-M cardiologist weighs the pros and cons of anticoagulant medication for atrial fibrillation patients.
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Are Unhealthy Sugars Hiding in Your Favorite Foods?
Many of your favorite foods may contain “added sugars” that offer zero nutritional value and can be harmful to your health. The biggest culprits may surprise you.
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When Your Child Suffers a Concussion: A Social Worker’s Role
Caring for a child’s mental health after a concussion is just as important as treating the physical symptoms.
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TAVR Leads to ‘Beginning of a New Life’
Learn how this septuagenarian went from planning her funeral to dancing at her wedding, thanks to a procedure known as transcatheter aortic valve replacement, or TAVR.
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Do's and Don’ts for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Patients
Take simple steps during and after aortic surgery to help stay healthy and minimize the risk of complications.
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Is Your Racing Heart a Sign of Supraventricular Tachycardia?
Approximately 2 in every 1,000 people have supraventricular tachycardia, a type of arrhythmia that can often be cured.
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An Expert Shares Tips for a Heart-Healthy Workout
Learn how a Michigan Medicine physician assistant changed the course of his health by making exercise a daily must.
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A Young Woman Shares Her Battle with Heart Valve Disease
Candice Tarter’s struggles with valve disease led her to Michigan Medicine and, finally, a successful outcome.
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Atrial Fibrillation Patient Gets Back to Enjoying Life After Catheter Ablation
The minimally invasive procedure to fix “short circuits” in his heart has restored a U-M professor’s confidence in living an active life.
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Lacrosse Accident Leads to Brain Tumor Diagnosis for College Athlete
Surgery for a rare brain tumor forced Drew Harm to put his college plans on hold.
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Brain Cancer Patient Finds Hope with Emerging New Therapy
One young woman’s rare brain tumor is responding to a new therapy in clinical trials for pediatric and adult patients.
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When a Virus Turns Deadly: What You Should Know About Myocarditis
An inflammation of the heart muscle, myocarditis can be life-threatening if not treated in time. One young survivor shares his story.
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Getting a Flu Shot Can Help Protect Your Heart, Too
A flu vaccine can shield you, and those you love, from the virus’ potentially life-threatening effects — including heart attack.
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Pilot and Marathoner Accelerates Life After Brain Tumor Surgery
Justin Kurtz has endured surgery and chemotherapy treatment for a rare brain tumor, but it hasn’t stopped him from tackling other big challenges.
