Tessa Roy
Roy handles communications for several departments across Michigan Medicine, including Kellogg Eye Center, nephrology, Survival Flight/emergency medicine, diabetes/endocrinology, allergy/dermatology, and women’s and children’s. She was previously a journalist and a state government staffer in Rhode Island and Michigan. Contact: [email protected]; Twitter: @Tessa_Roy
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U-M Health recognized as Michigan’s No.1 hospital by U.S. News & World Report
University of Michigan Health has been recognized as the top hospital in Michigan, according to U.S. News and World Report’s Best Hospitals Rankings for 2023-2024.
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“Eggsplosions” and eyes don’t mix
The social media trend involving microwaving hard boiled eggs, then slicing them to explode, can be dangerous to your eyes experts say.
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The Barbie feet challenge isn’t worth your Ken-ergy
A social media trend inspired by Barbie can cause pain and injuries if done for too long, says a foot expert at Michigan Medicine.
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Research analyzes kidney functions and predictors of disease
The research describes the creation of a cellular atlas of the kidney describing nearly 100 cell types and states. It represents the most comprehensive study of cellular states, neighborhoods, and outcome-associated signatures in the kidney.
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How disparities in kidney care happen, and what to do about it
The risks of not getting the proper kidney care when it’s needed are high – and unfortunately, not everyone can access the care they need.
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Common CPR questions answered by doctors
A cardiologist and emergency physician from the University of Michigan Health answer key questions about CPR.
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Research sheds light on low rates of genetic testing for cancer
Research finds genetic testing for cancer can bring more knowledge to patients and their relatives, but not many people get it done.
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Making kid’s eye care more accessible
In Michigan, families don’t have to travel far for top pediatric eye specialists
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Youth value eyesight but face key barriers to getting eyeglasses
Michigan Medicine research shows that a few key barriers stop young people from getting the glasses they need.
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“Turn-I-Kits” for Ukraine
The Weil Institute and Precision Trauma have now created and donated Turn-I-Kits to Ukraine, which meet all the requirements of standard military-issue tourniquets and are fit to be used in hospitals or at various levels of care on the battlefield.
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A day of music therapy
Music therapy at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital brings joy to patients, families and therapists alike.
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Treating dry age-related macular degeneration: 6 things to know
Answers about the treatment of age-related macular degeneration, otherwise known as dry AMD, from a Michigan Medicine ophthalmologist.
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Cataract surgery reimbursements may not be enough for some patients
For complex cataract surgery, Medicare reimbursements are far lower than a simpler form of the surgery.
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The new insulin price cap: What you need to know
Diabetes care is becoming more affordable for millions of Americans, as insulin manufacturer Eli Lilly caps insulin prices at $35 and other pharmaceutical companies follow suit. A U-M endocrinologist weighs in.
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Research sheds light on protections against COVID-19 variant infections
Research sheds light on protections against COVID-19 variant infections, that having both a vaccination and a previous infection helps provide immunity against some COVID-19 variants.
