Jordyn Imhoff

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

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Why Your Next Pediatric Appointment is So Important

As primary care clinics begin to ramp up usual operations, Michigan Medicine’s director of general pediatrics discusses safety and the importance of staying up-to-date on well visits and vaccines.
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Conquering COVID-19: Michigan Medicine’s First Patient Shares His Story

The first coronavirus patient in Michigan Medicine’s care was not only a father of three, but a double lung transplant recipient. COVID-19 came to their home, but the family made a full recovery.
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What to Know About COVID-19 if You Have Diabetes

An endocrinologist with diabetes shares guidance on how to manage the condition during the pandemic.
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How to Prevent 7 Common Pediatric Injuries

Avoiding the emergency room for preventable childhood injuries is especially as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. A Michigan Medicine expert gives guidance on how to practice prevention for common child safety pitfalls, and avoid the ER.
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Cooking at Home While Social Distancing

Cooking can be cathartic, and during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, cooking at home can not only give you a healthy meal, but can help the health of your community by flattening the curve.
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Is Your Excessive Sleepiness Actually Narcolepsy?

Are you tired all the time? For some people, narcolepsy could be the culprit. Two Michigan Medicine sleep medicine specialists discuss the types, symptoms and available treatments for this sleep disorder.
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Can CBD Help You Sleep?

A sleep psychologist says you should reconsider stocking up on CBD products for catching some zzz’s.
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How to Talk to Your Kids About COVID-19

They see the masks too. A pediatric psychologist offers five tips for parents on how to talk about the pandemic with their children.
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10 Studies That Highlight the Importance of Rare Disease Research

Rare Disease Day is celebrated across the globe to raise awareness about rare diseases and how they impact patients’ lives. Michigan Medicine is working to better understand the mechanisms behind these rare diseases.
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The reality of being rare

The world may be on the horizon of a revolution in understanding rare diseases and developing new treatments, but for those living with rare diseases, raising awareness now about these little known conditions is key.
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Performing Incision-Less Hernia Repairs for Kids

New incision-less hernia repair avoids adverse effects, like scarring, in kids.
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What to Know About Low Carb Diets and Managing Your Diabetes

Although low carb diets are often prescribed for diabetes patients, you shouldn’t cut them out completely. A registered dietitian shares the benefits of carbs and offers a well-balanced recipe to try at home.
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Follow the Right Path: A Traditional Vaccine Schedule

In light of recent infectious disease outbreaks, a Michigan Medicine expert discusses vaccine schedule fact versus fiction.
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Thyroid 101: Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism

Thyroid disease affects more than 20 million people. Know if you're at risk, signs to look for and what the treatment options are.
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This Neuron Could Have Implications for Effective Diet Drugs

A CALCR cell found in mice may stop feeding without subsequential nauseating effects as well as influence the long term intake of food.
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