Kevin Joy

Kevin Joy was a previous Health Lab contributor.

Patient talking to her doctor about robotic hysterectomy
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Robot-Assisted Surgery Reduces Risk of Conversion to Open Surgery

UM study shows robotic surgery hysterectomy is less risky than laparoscopic hysterectomy. Learn more about robot assisted surgery & robotic hysterectomy.
Sleep mask signifying the importance of sleep for achieving goals
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Want to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions? Get More Sleep

Achieving goals or keeping new years resolutions is easier with enough sleep. Learn the importance of sleep when trying to eat healthy or exercise more.
Watchman Implant or Blood Thinners for Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation
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Watchman vs. Blood Thinners: Alternatives for Patients with Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation

The Watchman implant is an alternative to blood thinners for nonvalvular atrial fibrillation treatment. Learn more about the Watchman implant for Afib.
Am I having an anxiety attack or a panic attack?
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Panic attack vs. anxiety attack: 6 things to know

Anxiety attacks and panic attacks are not the same thing, despite often being referred to interchangeably. Read on to learn how to tell the difference
Foods that are restricted in many elimination diets
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Can an elimination diet help you lose weight?

U-M nutrition expert discusses elimination diets and weight loss. Learn why calorie restriction is more important to weight loss than restricting food groups.
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Low FODMAP Diet Recipes

To help you get started with the Low FODMAP diet, Michigan Medicine provides recipes that only include low FODMAP ingredients.
Abbee before her 10th VEPTR surgery
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Following 5-Year-Old Abbee Through Her 10th VEPTR Surgery

Abbee just received her 10th VEPTR surgery to treat thoracic insufficiency syndrome. See her journey at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital from arrival to recovery.
A patient being treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy
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How Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Helps Stubborn Wounds Heal

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy at the U-M Wound Care Clinic helps with non-healing wounds & tissue damage. Learn more about oxygen therapy & hyperbaric medicine.
A child snoring because of obstructive sleep apnea
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If a Child Snores, Is Surgery the Answer?

Learn about a U-M study to determine whether surgically removing tonsils and adenoids or watchful waiting is best for treating snoring in children.
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How to prepare for a baby with a cleft lip or palate

Jane was born with craniofacial anomalies. See her journey through cleft lip & cleft palate treatments including cleft palate surgery & cleft lip surgery.
Image illustrating the benefits of radiologist and patient communication
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Why Radiologists Should Make Their Practice More Personal

U-M survey suggests patients would like more contact with their radiologist. See why both doctor and patient benefit from more patient contact in radiology.
Illustration of women discussing breast reconstruction
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5 Things a Plastic Surgeon Wants You to Know About Breast Reconstruction

Discover five things women should know about reconstructive breast surgery following a mastectomy, including reconstruction options and timing for the procedure.
Teacher explaining medical insurance coverage to students
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A New Prescription for K-12 Educators: Teach Kids About Health Care

Researchers recommend teaching health literacy in schools. Learn the importance of teaching students about medical insurance, preventive care, & public policy.
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A ‘Miracle’ Transplant After Acute Liver Failure

Acute liver failure can happen very quickly and to healthy people. See Ann's liver transplant story & how she overcame acute liver failure with the help of U-M.
A babies room with a safe crib
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Why Sleep Positioners Put Babies at Risk

U-M pediatrician warns against using sleep positioners & sleep wedges for infants. See her recommendations for SIDS prevention & how to create a safe baby crib.
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