Rene Wisely
Rene Wisely is a contributing writer to Michigan Health and the A. Alfred Taubman Medical Research Institute at the University of Michigan. She has written for a variety of publications and Fortune 500 companies in several industries, including health care, higher education, automotive, retail and technology. Previously, she was a business reporter at The Detroit News and assistant editor at Crain Communications’ Detroit Monthly magazine.
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U-M Team Designs an App for HHT Patients
A Michigan Medicine professor and a U-M medical student created an app to help patients manage HHT, a systemic blood vessel disorder characterized by excessive nose bleeding.
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Triathlete Taps Training Habits to Power Through Colorectal Cancer
How one patient channeled a passion for fitness and a love of nature to help him through treatment for advanced colorectal cancer.
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New Clinic Promotes Shared Care to Treat Alcohol-Related Liver Disease
The facility offers multiple types of medical care, all under one roof — and during the same appointment. Learn more about the unique treatment model.
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Why Shame Keeps Patients from Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
Fear of public embarrassment and career repercussions prevent many from seeking help, a new study finds. Experts discuss how to break the cycle.
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Doctors Are Seeing More Alcoholic Liver Disease in Young Adults
Alcohol use disorders have also increased over the last decade, with an 80 percent spike among women.
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Many Patients Diagnosed with ALD Struggle to Quit Drinking
A new study looks at the misconceptions, preferences and barriers keeping many ALD patients from alcohol abstinence.
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The Best Diets for Cancer Patients and Cancer Survivors
A U-M cancer researcher looks at the five most popular diets today, with an eye on plans that include the foods and nutrients known to help reduce a person’s risk of getting cancer or prevent a recurrence.
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How ‘Dry January’ Benefits Your Mind and Body
A month without alcohol offers a chance to examine drinking habits and recoup from the damaging effects of beer, wine and liquor. As Dry January becomes a popular trend worldwide, explore the health benefits of quitting alcohol to kick off the New Year.
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What Pregnant Moms Need to Know About the ‘Fourth Trimester’
For many women, what happens during the first six weeks after childbirth can be surprising. Doctors at U-M are shining a light on this time.
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Finger Reattachment Surgery Helps Family Craftsman Get Back to Work
An unexpected slip caused a life-altering accident for a father of two. Thanks to surgeries and specialized care at Michigan Medicine, he has regained function.
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Accepting Chronic Pain: Strategies Offer Alternative to Opioids
U-M research suggests coping techniques can help patients lead fuller lives — with or without complete pain relief.
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After a Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis, a Psychologist Looks to Help Others
Facing a challenging diagnosis of stage 4 pancreatic cancer, Stephan Chermack seeks to build his legacy for his family and for the future of pancreatic cancer treatment.
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6 Ways Lung Cancer Patients Can Fight Stigma
False notions about the disease can prompt an unsympathetic reaction from others and shame a patient. Shift the conversation with these positive strategies.
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Holding On to Big Dreams After Swift Hand Surgery
A gruesome accident nearly severed a young woman’s three fingers. Thanks to reattachment surgery at U-M, the patient has regained full function.
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Children’s Book About Transplant Surgery Inspired by Young Patient
To help kids learn about and prepare for an organ transplant, two Michigan Medicine social workers wrote a special book detailing the experience.
