Kylie Urban

Senior Public Relations Representative

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

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Investigating Kidney Biomarkers to Track Lupus

Researchers are using kidney biomarkers to identify lupus complications like kidney disease and vasculitis. Learn more about lupus risk factors and progression.
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Study: Double-Digit Rise in Head Injuries After Michigan Helmet Law Repeal

Since the Michigan helmet law repeal in 2012, motorcycle head injuries are up 14% & skull fractures are up 38%. Get more information on the helmet law change.
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Researching Proinsulin Misfolding to Understand Diabetes

Researchers are studying endoplasmic reticulum associated degradation & how it corrects proinsulin misfolding. Learn more about ERAD and MIDY diabetes research.
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New Survey Methods to Measure Quality of Life in Huntington’s Disease Patients

A new Huntington's Disease survey measures Huntington's Disease symptoms, treatment, & quality of life. Learn more about this new Huntington's Disease test.
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35% of Injury-Related ER Visits in Ghana Alcohol-Related

U-M study finds alcohol related death and injuries makeup 35% of emergency room visits in Ghana. Learn more about Ghana alcohol abuse and emergency medicine.
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Proclaiming the Need for Pulmonary Fibrosis Research

Research is needed for pulmonary fibrosis, or lung scarring. Learn about Larry's battle with the disease and how he is spreading pulmonary fibrosis awareness
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Focusing on ‘Golden Hours’ of Care to Improve Traumatic Brain Injury Outcomes

Investigators are gathering to support technical developments, and translational and clinical research, for use in the critical hours just after TBIs occur.
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How Your Weight Affects Your Joints

A University of Michigan rheumatologist explains why being overweight can affect joints. Learn how weight loss can slow down the advancement of osteoarthritis.
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Tips for Keeping Student-Athletes Safe After Common Injuries

University of Michigan athletic trainer shares information on common sports injuries like dislocated joints, concussions, sprains, and heat related injuries.
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Physical Therapist: No Solid Research on Cupping’s Effect

A University of Michigan Therapy manager explains cupping therapy and how the scientific and sports medicine community don’t fully understand its effects yet.
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3 Treatments for Tennis Elbow and Other Types of Tendinopathy

University of Michigan musculoskeletal expert explains how to recognize a tendon injury and the different treatment options. Is your ongoing pain tendon related?
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Some Olympic Doping Drugs May Have Legitimate Medical Uses

Despite certain performance enhancing drugs being banned by the WADA, many have legitimate medical uses. See some of the banned substances and their uses.
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6 Tips for a Safe Campout

U-M Wilderness Medicine Program Director shares camping safety advice. Some of his camping tips include how to stay connected and swim safely. Read the rest.
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Amazon Mechanical Turk: a Way to Recruit Study Participants?

University of Michigan journal explains crowdsourcing research subjects is faster and cheaper than traditional methods. Here's how to find research participants.
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Exercise Guidelines for Cerebral Palsy Patients

University of Michigan assistant professor creates exercise guidelines for cerebral palsy patients. Learn about the benefits of exercising with cerebral palsy.