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Reducing joint pain starts with strengthening joint in warmer months, says a Michigan Medicine doctor.

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Medication guidelines for post-surgical opioid prescribing were associated with a lower rate of long-term opioid use and much lower amounts of opioid prescription fills in Michigan compared with the rest of the U.S.

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Candida auris is a deadly fungus on the rise that the CDC has issues warnings about. A Michigan Medicine microbiologist and immunologist explains more about the pathogen.

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Genetic testing for hereditary conditions such as breast cancer can have implications for the whole family. Learn how genetic testing helped Cathleen Argyle and her family to uncover a rare mutation and how the Rogel Cancer Center provided advice and guidance throughout the process.

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An artificial intelligence screening system called DeepGlioma predicts genetics of cancerous brain tumors in under 90 seconds.

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While higher income improves maternal and infant health over time, it’s not enough to offset the impact of race, according to new research. In addition, although higher-income mothers and their babies ultimately end up with better health outcomes, they actually start out with more difficulties. And regardless of wealth, maternal and infant health in the United States lags behind Sweden.

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For spinal cord injuries, acceptance and commitment therapy aids in recovery.

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For complex cataract surgery, Medicare reimbursements are far lower than a simpler form of the surgery.

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Nearly half of parents in a national poll felt confident they’d know if their child used e-cigarettes. An expert offers four steps to identify and address vaping at home

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On Match Day, several recent medical school graduates recount their first years as working physicians.