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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IBD in College: 10 Easy Ways Students Can Manage
Are you heading off to college and feeling anxious about dealing with IBD? Get tips and advice for managing your IBD while at school, from Michigan Medicine.
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Living with Pancreatitis, a Patient Advocates for Others
A debilitating disease hasn’t stopped a woman from moving forward. And it has inspired her to help more patients do the same.
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Specialized POEM Procedure Puts Achalasia Patient on the Path to Health
Dramatic weight loss, chest pain and difficulty eating eventually led on Upper Peninsula man to Michigan Medicine, where he received a revolutionary new surgery.
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'All Is Better' After Minimally Invasive Weight Loss Procedure
A new endoscopic procedure designed to shrink the stomach without surgery helped a mother of five lose weight and regain an active lifestyle.
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Saved by a Liver Transplant, Former Soccer Player Looks Forward
After a lifetime of struggle, Edwen Lopez faced his biggest challenge: receiving a liver transplant. A Michigan Medicine transplant team was ready to help him win.
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A Guide to Choosing the Right Birth Control for Your Lifestyle
Learn about different types of birth control methods, including popular options like IUDs and the pill, and get advice for choosing the right birth control for you.
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Busting ‘Big Baby’ Myths: An OB-GYN Eases Fears with Facts
A Michigan Medicine OB-GYN busts some of the biggest myths about the causes of macrosomic babies, including what does and doesn't cause a big baby.
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What to Do if PPIs Aren’t Stopping Your Reflux Symptoms
When your acid reflux symptoms are not being controlled by medication, it’s time to see a gastroenterologist to discuss your options, specialists say.
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Risks of PPIs: What’s Real, What Needs More Research
New studies have linked reflux medications to dementia and other diseases. Should you worry? A Michigan Medicine expert explains the science.
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A Doctor’s Mission: Get More People Screened for Colon Cancer
A Michigan Medicine gastroenterologist has studied why patients skip the lifesaving test. He explains the necessity — and efforts designed to help.
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Why IBS Causes Emotional Stress — and How to Manage it
Learn about the brain-gut connection, plus coping strategies including therapy, mindfulness and hypnosis from a Michigan Medicine psychologist.
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Why Sleep Disorders Cause Heartburn (and Vice Versa)
Researchers at Michigan Medicine are investigating the connection between sleep disorders and GERD symptoms, learning that lack of sleep can cause heartburn.
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New Advances Offer Hope for Diagnosis and Treatment of IBD
Although there is no cure for inflammatory bowel disease, doctors are using new and effective means to help patients find relief.
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The Low FODMAP Diet: A 'Liberating' Route to IBS Relief
An elimination diet designed to identify trigger foods can help curb gut discomfort. A Michigan Medicine gastroenterologist explains how it works.
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The Physical and Financial Toll of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, impacts between 10 and 15% of the world's population. Learn the physical and financial effects of IBS, and find out how it's treated.
