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Measles: 10 things to know about immunization and prevention
Infectious disease specialists answer questions about the measles vaccine for adults and children
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Revolutionizing prenatal care: new guidelines to transform 100-year model
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, which collaborated with Michigan Medicine teams, is recommending significant changes to the way prenatal care is delivered in the United States, according to newly released clinical guidance.
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Cerebral palsy medications given to adults may not match needs
Prescribing medications that treat the most obvious parts of adult cerebral palsy pain and symptoms without examining for the underlying cause is a common experience for adults with cerebral palsy. This means that proper treatment is being overlooked and these medications can cause further complications later in life.
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To keep high risk patients out of hospitals, at-home monitoring shows promise
Remote patient monitoring at home was associated with a major reduction in hospitalization in high risk patients.
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Medicaid telehealth study shows positive impacts
The ability to see doctors and other providers via telehealth improved low income Medicaid participants’ access to care in Michigan
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Studying interventions to help type 2 diabetes patients avoid hospitalizations
Research from University of Michigan will be looking at the way social determinants of health can have an impact on the health of people living with type 2 diabetes.
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Why your seasonal allergies may be worse this year
A Michigan Medicine allergist explains why allergy seasons are getting harsher and how to treat symptoms.
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Trending Research Articles woman pregnant sitting holding tea and glasses on brown hair
Health Lab
Revolutionizing prenatal care: new guidelines to transform 100-year model
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, which collaborated with Michigan Medicine teams, is recommending significant changes to the way prenatal care is delivered in the United States, according to newly released clinical guidance.
 drawing on orange background of colorful pills floating with body parts in them in pain
Health Lab
Cerebral palsy medications given to adults may not match needs
Prescribing medications that treat the most obvious parts of adult cerebral palsy pain and symptoms without examining for the underlying cause is a common experience for adults with cerebral palsy. This means that proper treatment is being overlooked and these medications can cause further complications later in life.
 two older people taking blood pressure over breakfast
Health Lab
To keep high risk patients out of hospitals, at-home monitoring shows promise
Remote patient monitoring at home was associated with a major reduction in hospitalization in high risk patients.
 man in wheelchair at home with phone talking on facetime
Health Lab
Medicaid telehealth study shows positive impacts
The ability to see doctors and other providers via telehealth improved low income Medicaid participants’ access to care in Michigan
 nurse in maroon at patient bedside
Health Lab
Studying interventions to help type 2 diabetes patients avoid hospitalizations
Research from University of Michigan will be looking at the way social determinants of health can have an impact on the health of people living with type 2 diabetes.
 hand on pillow with smartwatch on wrist while person sleeps on pillow
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Research reveals patient attitudes toward devices like smartwatches
A Michigan Medicine expert answers questions about how smartwatch technologies can help patients with sleep apnea.