Noah Fromson

Public Relations Representative

Fromson joined Michigan Medicine in March 2021. He covers the neurosciences and cardiovascular medicine. He spent three years as a television reporter in West Michigan and is passionate about multimedia storytelling. Contact: [email protected] Twitter: @noahfromson

News Release

Statewide cardiovascular consortium, hosted at Michigan Medicine, receives national award for patient safety, quality efforts

A collaborative partnership dedicated to improving statewide cardiovascular care and outcomes — hosted at Michigan Medicine — received national recognition for efforts in patient safety and quality. BMC2 received the award for its significant improvements in the documentation of radiation use, a decrease in high-dose radiation exposure and reduction in opioid prescribing rates for patients.
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Life-changing results for young woman after orange-sized brain tumor removed

Young woman thrives after surgery to remove a pilocytic astrocytoma tumor in her brain.
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Should heart patients consider taking weight loss medications?

Cardiologist shares how weight loss medications may impact cardiovascular health.
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Death rate higher than expected for patients with functional, nonepileptic seizures

The death rate for patients with functional, nonepileptic seizures is higher than expected, with a rate comparable to epilepsy and severe mental illness, a Michigan Medicine-led study finds.
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AI model predicts death, complications for patients undergoing angioplasty, stents

Researchers at Michigan Medicine developed an AI-driven algorithm that accurately predicts death and complications after PCI — which could emerge as a tool for clinicians as they determine treatment for blocked heart arteries.
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Father’s journey with glioblastoma inspires son to become neurosurgeon

Physician in training inspired to specialize in neurosurgery after losing his father to brain cancer, continues to raise funds for glioblastoma research
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Can recycled pacemakers from the U.S. save lives overseas?

Researchers and clinicians at the U-M Health Frankel Cardiovascular Center began sending reconditioned pacemakers to low- and middle-income countries for compassionate use cases in 2010 through the “My Heart Your Heart” program.
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Bariatric surgery may slow cognitive decline for people with obesity

Investigators found that people with obesity who underwent bariatric surgery had stable cognition two years later. Researchers say it suggests that bariatric surgery may mitigate the natural history of cognitive decline expected in people with obesity.
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A heart transplant for her birthday

At Michigan Medicine, a mother of eight kids underwent a heart transplant surgery through a process called donation after circulatory death, or DCD, which saved her life.
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Nearly 30% of caregivers for severe stroke survivors experience psychological distress

Post-traumatic stress worse among Mexican American caregivers compared to white caregivers.
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Immune metabolite reduces atherosclerosis in mice

Itaconate shows promise in reducing inflammation for several conditions
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Popular blood thinner associated with higher risk of bleeding complications

In a study of the three most commonly prescribed blood thinners, the oral anticoagulant rivaroxaban, known by the brand name Xarelto, was associated with a significantly higher risk of bleeding complications than apixaban (brand name Eliquis) and warfarin for patients with blood clots or atrial fibrillation.
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Heart attack at Michigan-Ohio State game ends in win for Ohio photographer

An Ohio-based sports photographer is recovering safely at home — and feeling somewhat victorious, despite the Buckeye loss — after having a heart attack at the conclusion of the Michigan-Ohio game.
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Children & Cardiac Arrest

A small number of cardiac arrests occur in children. And University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital is encouraging schools to prepare through the program called “Project Adam.”
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Children & Mental Health Crisis

While all emergency department visits for children and teens dropped dramatically in the spring of 2020, mental health emergencies rebounded faster and rose beyond pre-pandemic levels by early 2021.
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