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Expert complex heart surgery team saves baby with rare genetic heart condition
Born premature with a severe form of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Ben needed a complicated procedure few centers perform
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State of Michigan allows tax credit for private employers of living organ donors
Private employers in the state of Michigan can receive a tax credit for giving living donor employees full medical leave benefits. An addition to living donors receiving a tax credit for their organ donation.
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Nicotine pouches: Youth survey shows opportunity for prevention
For nicotine pouches, a youth survey shows opportunity for prevention.
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Social, financial barriers linked to reduced treatment for dangerous blood clots
People who experience social and financial challenges are less likely to receive certain anticoagulant prescriptions for potentially deadly blood clots, according to a study.
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What’s the latest on 7-OH and kratom availability and addiction care?
The United States Drug Enforcement Agency proposed temporary rescheduling of 7-OH products could remove synthetic opioids from the market, leaving natural leaf kratom available amid a shortage of addiction treatment providers.
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Mutations attracted to the X chromosome amplify disease risk
Researchers have discovered that the human X chromosome attracts an unusual kind of DNA mutation, potentially doubling the associated risk of certain genetic disorders, including haemophilia and muscular dystrophy.
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Early instruction in scientific reasoning skills can help teens develop greater health literacy and confidence
Teaching scientific reasoning skills can help adolescents develop health literacy skills to reduce health anxiety.
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State of Michigan allows tax credit for private employers of living organ donors
Private employers in the state of Michigan can receive a tax credit for giving living donor employees full medical leave benefits. An addition to living donors receiving a tax credit for their organ donation.
Health Lab
Nicotine pouches: Youth survey shows opportunity for prevention
For nicotine pouches, a youth survey shows opportunity for prevention.
Health Lab
Social, financial barriers linked to reduced treatment for dangerous blood clots
People who experience social and financial challenges are less likely to receive certain anticoagulant prescriptions for potentially deadly blood clots, according to a study.
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Early instruction in scientific reasoning skills can help teens develop greater health literacy and confidence
Teaching scientific reasoning skills can help adolescents develop health literacy skills to reduce health anxiety.
Health Lab
What’s the latest on 7-OH and kratom availability and addiction care?
The United States Drug Enforcement Agency proposed temporary rescheduling of 7-OH products could remove synthetic opioids from the market, leaving natural leaf kratom available amid a shortage of addiction treatment providers.
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Many young adults may not be ready to manage their own health care
Many young adults may be entering adulthood without the practical skills needed to manage their own health care, suggests a national C.S. Mott Children's Hospital poll.
